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China PE market sees high prices, but weak fundamentals

China PE prices stayed at high levels underpinned by high cost, but the market fundamentals were weak.

09-24-2026 17:37:54

DOP prices retreat from high levels on fading positive factors

Shandong (JLC), September 22, 2026--In late September, with DOP prices surging to elevated levels, the market's upward momentum gradually faded.

09-22-2026 16:56:50

China’s PDH unit operating rate falls

Beijing (JLC), September 21, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 73.51% in the week to September 17, down 2.65 percentage points compared with the week to September 10.

09-21-2026 16:15:43

China glass futures plunges on weak fundamentals

The glass futures price showed significant declines affected by the weak fundamentals. The supply has shown signs of increasing and the demand keeps weak.

09-16-2026 17:47:38

China glass futures plunges on weak fundamentals

The glass futures price showed declines affected by the weak fundamentals. The supply has shown signs of increasing and the demand keeps weak.

09-15-2026 18:41:18

China PE prices rise amid high cost, bullish fundamentals

09-09-2026 11:57:57

China INE crude climbs after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz

Guangzhou (JLC), September 3, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to rise on Thursday following attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormu

09-03-2026 18:44:17

Crude stocks at Shandong ports rise on more arrivals

Guangzhou (JLC), August 27, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports continued to grow in the week ending August 27 due to higher feedstock arrivals.

08-27-2026 19:08:59

CIMC SOE starts construction of two LNG bunkering vessels

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co., Ltd. (CIMC SOE) kicked off the construction of two 20,000-cbm LNG bunkering vessels (S1159 and S1160) for GSX Energ

08-26-2026 17:06:13

China’s PE output in Jan-Jul significantly exceeds year-ago levels

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026--China’s PE output from January to July 2026 reached an all-time high overall, but the growth rate slowed compared with previous years due to factors such as the pace o

08-26-2026 16:16:30

China VAM market poised to weaken on bearish fundamentals despite cost support

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—China’s VAM market is poised to weaken on bearish supply-demand fundamentals, but firm feedstock costs are expected to limit the downside and prevent a sharp collapse.

08-26-2026 08:46:42

Shandong methanol market strengthens on bullish sentiment, supportive fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026 — Shandong methanol prices have surged in recent days, supported by firmer sentiment and improving regional supply-demand fundamentals.

08-20-2026 11:45:30

Caution prevails in China EPDM market in Aug amid weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), August 18, 2026--Caution will prevail in China's EPDM market in August, with weak demand and ample supply weighing on fundamentals, but elevated costs and pre-season restocking providi

08-18-2026 16:00:03

Crude stocks at Shandong ports slip on lower feedstock arrivals

Guangzhou (JLC), August 13, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports declined in the week ending August 13 due to fewer feedstock arrivals.

08-13-2026 18:32:32

China HDPE market to face loose fundamentals in H2 2026

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026 – China HDPE market may face loose fundamentals in the second half of 2026 (H2 2026), mainly owing to commissioning of new HDPE units and limited improvement in downstr

08-13-2026 11:00:05

China's LSFO output retreats in July

Guangzhou (JLC), August 12, 2026--China's low-sulfur fuel oil (LSFO) output retreated in July, as refineries lacked production enthusiasm when their margins weakened.

08-12-2026 14:16:18

Sinopec Jinan starts export of lubricant base oil processed with supplied materials

Guangzhou (JLC), August 3, 2026--Sinopec Jinan Refining & Chemical completed the loading and dispatch of its first batch of high-viscosity Group II No. 10 lubricant base oil in late July, destined for

08-03-2026 17:01:37

China INE crude price falls further on stronger yuan

Guangzhou (JLC), July 29, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) extended losses on Wednesday after Chinese yuan strengthened.

07-29-2026 19:10:10

Declines in soda ash price caused by weak fundamentals

China soda ash prices showed frequent declines, which was caused by the excess capacity, high inventory and weak demand.

07-23-2026 17:20:34

Geopolitical cost-push rally lifts PP yet weak fundamentals cap sustained upside

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026--The US-Iran conflict lifted crude costs and drove PP up 7.52%, yet weak downstream demand and ample supply cap upside, leaving near-term direction hinged on geopolitical

07-23-2026 16:38:59

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