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Analysis on production margins of China’s maleic anhydride industry in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), June 10, 2026—In the first half of 2026, with by-product steam’s value included, China’s maleic anhydride industry was gaining profits after experiencing losses in the second half of 2

06-10-2026 15:47:54

China PE market softens amid weak demand, rising supply

Shandong (JLC), June 9, 2026 – China’s PE market has remained under pressure recently as weakening sentiment and bearish fundamentals continue to weigh on prices.

06-09-2026 17:19:06

Weak demand, softening cost support weigh on China PA market

Shandong (JLC), June 9, 2026—Since early June, China’s phthalic anhydride (PA) market has continued to decline amid thin demand and fading cost-side support, with industry profitability deteriorating,

06-09-2026 10:04:00

China PG market range-bound on mixed cues

Shandong (JLC), June 8, 2026—In June 2026, China’s propylene glycol (PG) market continued its downtrend; despite supply-side support from maintenance-induced production cuts, feedstock propylene oxide

06-08-2026 10:00:00

Independents' crude refining margins recoup more losses

Guangzhou (JLC), June 3, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' crude refining margins recouped more losses in early June, because of a sharp decline in crude costs, despite slightly lower sales r

06-03-2026 19:08:24

China's PE prices to trend lower from March-May peaks

Shandong (JLC), Jun 3, 2026--Uncertain geopolitics and evolving fundamentals drove sharp swings in China’s PE prices in the first five months of 2026, with the market poised to drift lower ahead.

06-03-2026 15:55:28

China's PSF market downturn continues in May

Shandong (JLC), May 29, 2026—China’s polyester staple fiber (PSF) prices trended lower with fluctuations, and market trading remained subdued.

05-29-2026 17:25:06

China CPP film market in stalemate

China CPP film market was in a stalemate currently given the high PP cost but weak demand.

05-29-2026 17:06:25

Asian PTA market price weakens on falling PX price and bleak demand

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2026—In May, Asian PTA market trended lower, weighed by lukewarm demand and weakening feedstock costs. During the current lull in terminal industry, lackluster purchasing dampe

05-28-2026 11:39:47

Independents' refining margins for imported crude soar

Guangzhou (JLC), May 27, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' refining margins for imported crude surged in late May, as crude costs dropped.

05-27-2026 18:40:49

Short-term caustic soda market to be bullish on high cost, lower output

05-27-2026 16:07:17

China’s polyester yarn market extends downtrend through May

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026--China’s polyester yarn market continued softening in late May, due to weak cost support, sluggish demand and ample supply.

05-27-2026 15:39:40

China PE market faces downward pressure amid fading geopolitical premium, soft demand

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026—China’s PE market is increasingly shifting from a phase of geopolitically inflated volatility toward a downtrend shaped by fading cost support and subdued demand.

05-27-2026 11:46:53

China’s SBS market extends downtrend in May on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026--Persistent cost pressures and sluggish demand kept China’s SBS market on a downward track in May. Output remained at year-to-date lows despite a monthly rebound.

05-27-2026 11:30:11

China PP market rallies in May, eases in June

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026—In May, China’s polypropylene (PP) prices rose strongly due to high costs and tight supply, though subdued demand capped gains; prices are expected to ease from elevated l

05-27-2026 10:37:25

China PVC market gains cost support after Shanxi mining incident

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—China’s PVC market is expected to receive a near-term boost following a coal mining accident in Shanxi, which may tighten feedstock supply and lift production costs.

05-26-2026 17:21:14

China’s April EVA market sees strong exports but weak imports

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—China’s EVA market indicated a pattern of high output, shrinking imports and surging exports in April. Strong exports against subdued imports became the core feature in Ap

05-26-2026 16:31:13

China’s PP import market undergoes structural shift

Shandong (JLC), May 22, 2026—China's polypropylene (PP) import market from 2025 to 2026 saw total import volumes fall year on year, while average import prices peaked and then declined.

05-22-2026 17:36:00

China PE market stays in stalemate

China PE market keeps range-bound currently, and is predicted to show narrow-range fluctuations in the short run.

05-21-2026 17:44:48

PPG market prices down on multiple bearish factors

Shandong (JLC), May 21, 2026—Notwithstanding the on-going geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, its impacts on the market is weakening. With the macro-side upward momentum retreating, China’s PPG

05-21-2026 17:28:33

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