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New wave of POM capacity set to reshape China's supply landscape

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026--A wave of capacity expansion is accelerating China's transition from import dependence toward self-sufficiency, altering the competitive dynamics of the POM market.

04-15-2026 13:40:27

China's synthetic ammonia prices stay weak in early Q1, then surge in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026--China’s synthetic ammonia prices remained depressed through January and February, then climbed sharply in March, as supply tightened and demand recovered.

04-14-2026 15:59:07

Chinese PO market firm in early Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026--Chinese PO market stayed firm in early April on firm feedstock costs, tight supply and robust export demand.

04-14-2026 14:38:02

China’s viscose staple fiber market rises steadily in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 8, 2026--China’s viscose staple fiber (VSF) prices trended steadily higher in March, up around 3% from the previous month.

04-08-2026 16:54:43

China abolishes VAT export rebate for solar products, reshaping EVA market

Shandong (JLC), April 3, 2026--The removal of export rebates will shift China’s EVA market from policy-driven growth toward a longer-term structural transition.

04-03-2026 18:00:35

PP prices to shift from supply-driven to cost-led in 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 26,2026--China’s PP prices will remain high in the near term amid geopolitical cost support, but overcapacity will continue to weigh on commodity grades over the long run.

03-26-2026 17:58:41

China PP prices surge in Q1 with mixed signals for Q2

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026--China PP prices surged in Q1 and may face mixed trends in Q2 amid shifting fundamentals.

03-24-2026 16:28:49

Middle East tensions support China’s PE prices despite weak demand

Shandong (JLC), March 23, 2026--China’s PE prices stayed high amid geopolitical tensions, but weak demand limited further gains.

03-23-2026 17:50:52

EPS market seesaws as war rally unravels‌

Shandong (JLC), March 18, 2026--China’s EPS prices surged before plunging as war concerns shifted to ceasefire hopes.

03-18-2026 17:53:31

Middle East turmoil pushes PP prices up, with coal-based PP gaining edge

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--Geopolitical tensions are reshaping China’s PP market, favoring coal-based producers and elevating industry risks.

03-17-2026 17:40:57

China’s DMF prices surge on geopolitics, then ease on soft demand

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--China DMF prices soared recently on firmer cost support and improving demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions, though a short-term pullback is expected.

03-17-2026 16:25:19

China acrylonitrile prices see explosive rally on tight supply, firm costs

Shandong (JLC), March 16, 2026--China acrylonitrile prices spiked to CNY10,500-11,000/mt over the past week amid solid cost support and mounting expectations of supply contraction.

03-16-2026 17:44:10

China urea prices stabilize amid record supply, peak demand

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2026--China’s urea spot prices stabilized amid record-high supply and peak-season demand, following gains capped by official guidance prices.

03-11-2026 11:03:00

Middle East conflict risks Chinese MEG supply

Shandong (JLC), March 2, 2026--The Chinese MEG industry faces a double threat from the conflict in the Middle East: cost pressure and direct supply disruption risks.

03-02-2026 17:24:45

China’s fiber-grade PET prices to edge up post-Spring Festival 2026

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026--China’s fiber-grade PET prices stayed in a stalemate during the Chinese Spring Festival holiday, with further modest gains expected in the short term.

02-26-2026 17:06:24

China’s phosphate fertilizer prices trade sideways

Shandong (JLC), February 11, 2026--China’s phosphate fertilizer market traded sideways in early-to-mid February as pre-holiday sentiment led to subdued activity.

02-11-2026 14:05:49

China’s DOTP market falls amid softening costs and tepid demand

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026--China’s DOTP prices declined on weak feedstock costs and muted downstream demand ahead of Lunar New Year.

02-10-2026 17:19:00

China’s PG Market sees volatile in Jan amid shifting cost support and fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), February 9, 2026--China propylene glycol (PG) prices moved sideways in January 2026 amid fluctuating feedstock costs and supply conditions, coupled with sluggish demand.

02-09-2026 15:40:06

China’s potassium sulfate industry suffers multi-faceted pressures

Shandong (JLC), February 5, 2026--China’s potassium sulfate industry is mired in multifaceted challenges: high feedstock costs, by-product losses, a seasonal demand slowdown and muted exports.

02-05-2026 15:14:33

China's synthetic ammonia market to move sideways at low levels in Feb

Shandong (JLC), February 5, 2026--China’s synthetic ammonia market is expected to move sideways at depressed levels in February amid abundant supply, soft demand and weak cost support.

02-05-2026 11:02:46

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