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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

May PTA operating rate analysis and output forecast

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2026--China’s PTA operating rate fell to 64.80% in May with output at 5.53 million mt. June output is expected to remain flat amid restarts and new maintenance.

05-28-2026 17:09:39

China PE exports: Southeast Asia dominates, Middle East crisis fuels growth

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—In April 2026, China's PE exports were centered on Southeast Asia while expanding into multiple regions, with the Middle East conflict creating opportunities for Chinese e

05-26-2026 10:04:00

Analysis of margins of chemical-modification-method transparent PP

The profit from producing transparent PP via nucleating agent-based chemical modification method rebounded slowly after a V-shaped trend in 2021-2025.

05-20-2026 17:36:39

Analysis and forecast for natural rubber market

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—In May, China’s natural rubber market has shown a strong uptrend, the questions and answers below explain the reasons behind it and provide predications for the future mar

05-19-2026 16:37:51

China styrene operating rate and output data analysis in Apr

Shandong (JLC), May 12, 2026--In April 2026, styrene supply recovery increments exceeded production reduction and shutdown losses, with the industry's operating rate reaching the highest monthly avera

05-12-2026 15:25:31

China’s butanone retreats from highs, short-term pressure persists

Shandong (JLC), April 23, 2026--Since April, domestic butanone prices surged to peaks but lacked follow-through strength, entering a downward channel around mid-month.

04-23-2026 16:23:05

Xinjiang kicks off China's first crude oil synthesis project

Guangzhou (JLC), April 21, 2026--Xinjiang kicked off a 1.6 mln mt/yr imported solid asphalt upgrading-with-green-energy project in Tacheng recently, welcomed as China's first for producing synthetic c

04-21-2026 10:18:14

Feb NBR import and export analysis

04-15-2026 11:21:48

Henan methanol fundamental analysis in March

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026--Since March 2026, Henan methanol prices have risen significantly, with active market trading.

04-09-2026 15:06:00

Mideast crisis drives PFY to high-price era

Shandong (JLC), April 8, 2026—The geopolitical conflict in the Middle East has triggered a global energy and chemical supply chain crisis, driving PFY prices to surge and likely remain elevated, promp

04-08-2026 15:56:42

PP prices surge on persistent Middle East conflict

Shandong (JLC), March 25, 2026—Escalating Middle East tensions stoked energy supply fears, lifting crude prices and driving polypropylene (PP) prices higher.

03-25-2026 17:38:29

China’s iron ore prices fluctuate at elevated levels amid both support and resistance

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026—During the second half of March, China’s iron ore market has been fluctuating at high positions, amid fickle macro market and industrial game. Despite the fact that 170

03-24-2026 17:31:09

China INE crude price surges as supply concerns persist

Guangzhou (JLC), March 12, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) rebounded sharply on Thursday amid ongoing concerns over geopolitical tensions and e

03-12-2026 19:12:12

China’s benzene operating rate and output analysis in Feb

Shandong (JLC), March 3, 2026--In February 2026, the operating rate of China’s benzene industry stood at 81.53%, up 2.95 percentage points month on month and slightly up 0.41 percentage points year on

03-03-2026 16:16:37

Brief analysis of Feb methanol supply-demand fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026--China’s port methanol prices in February are expected to move sideways, inland prices to weaken moderately, and sales regions to remain firm.

02-10-2026 16:32:55

PE supply pressure persists in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), January 27, 2026- In January, China's total PE supply, including domestic output, imports and recycled PE, is projected at around 4.22 million mt, down 8.96% month on month(MoM), prima

01-27-2026 15:25:54

China Sep butyl rubber imports & exports analysis

Shandong (JLC), October 30, 2025- China’s butyl rubber imports and exports both declined in September from the previous month, but remained above year-ago levels.

10-30-2025 14:47:31

Analysis on margins of two butanone production processes in 2025

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2025—The production margins of China’s two major processes in butanone production remained unfavorable. The weakening fundamentals of butanone weighed on its market prices

10-28-2025 17:16:44

China Sep NBR imports & exports analysis

Shandong (JLC), October 27, 2025-China’s NBR imports rose in September amid relatively tight domestic supply, while exports also surged as tepid domestic demand prompted producers to expand overseas s

10-27-2025 17:46:14

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