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Polyester chip prices to move sideways in February

Shandong (JLC), February 14, 2026--Polyester chip prices rose with fluctuations in January, pushing the monthly average higher. In February, the market is projected to move sideways.

02-14-2026 11:54:54

China’s butanone prices move sideways after rising

Shandong (JLC), February 13, 2026—China’s butanone market prices rose firstly from late January to early February, bolstered by tightening supply, along with periodic stockpiling activities from downs

02-13-2026 17:04:55

Asian ethylene prices continue downward trend in January

Shandong (JLC), February 11, 2026—Asian ethylene prices continued to decline throughout January 2026, and this downward trend is expected to persist in February.

02-11-2026 17:36:27

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

East China propylene prices hold steady on supply crunch, cost pressures

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026—Recently, the East China propylene market saw weak supply and demand fundamentals; however, prices remained resilient due to cost support and tight spot availability,

02-10-2026 15:56:09

China styrene output to dip in Feb after modest Jan gain

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026—In January, China's styrene industry operated at a low level with a slight month-on-month output increase, while February is expected to see a moderate recovery in op

02-10-2026 09:22:24

China benzene output to down around 4.97% MoM in Feb

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026 – China benzene output might hover at around 1.78 million mt in February, down about 4.97% month on month, mainly because of three fewer natural days in February.

02-10-2026 09:12:22

China SBAC prices up on limited supply

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026--China’s sec-butyl acetate (SBAC) prices trended higher in January amid tight supply.

02-10-2026 00:00:00

China DMC prices weaken in Jan

Shandong (JLC), February 9, 2026--China dimethyl carbonate (DMC) prices weakened in January amid increasing supply, weakening cost support and persistently slack demand.

02-09-2026 15:52:01

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

Sinopec Henan to complete constr. of hydrocracker by end of 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), February 6, 2026--Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical aims to achieve mechanical completion of the oil refining part, including a hydrocracker, under its 1 million mt/yr ethylene projec

02-06-2026 18:57:43

China DEG market to see pre-holiday weakness, potential post-holiday support

Shandong (JLC), February 5, 2026—China's diethylene glycol (DEG) market weakened before the Spring Festival holiday (February 15-23) due to shrinking demand and rising port inventories, but may gain s

02-05-2026 15:43:32

Extreme cold hits the U.S., raising supply risks across global chemical markets

Shandong (JLC), February 3, 2026-The U.S. accounts for a substantial share of global production across key petrochemicals, including olefins, methanol, acetic acid, MDI, and TDI. Recently, an extreme

02-03-2026 11:59:11

Progress of Sino-Saudi Gulei ethylene project exceeds 93%

Guangzhou (JLC), February 3, 2026--The overall construction progress of the Sino-Saudi Gulei ethylene project has exceeded 93%, according to a notice released by Xiamen Port Authority on January 15, 2

02-03-2026 10:58:31

Asian PX prices forecast to rise before retreating in 2026

Shandong (JLC), January 29, 2026--For 2026, PX prices are projected to retreat after rising, with CFR China prices forecast to fluctuate within the range of $800-1,000/mt.

01-29-2026 17:26:15

PetroChina Dushanzi to Bring Online Tarim Phase-II Ethylene Project in 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), January 29, 2026--PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical will bring online its Tarim Phase-II 1.2 million mt/yr ethylene project in 2026, People's Daily reported on January 16, 2026, citin

01-29-2026 11:54:54

PP powder prices up on firm cost

Shandong (JLC), January 28, 2026--PP powder prices increased in late January on firmer costs.

01-28-2026 00:00:00

China sec-butyl acetate market up on tight supply

Shandong (JLC), January 28, 2026--China’s sec-butyl acetate prices nudged up in January due to tight supply.

01-28-2026 00:00:00

China’s BCS market prices remain low from mid-Jan

Shandong (JLC), January 23, 2026--China's BCS market prices remained low from mid-January amid tepid demand and rising port arrivals. Suppliers trimmed their offers slightly, while port inventories co

01-23-2026 00:00:00

Sinopec’s upgraded CTO project advances to EIA stage

Shandong (JLC), January 21, 2026--On the morning of January 14, 2026, a technical assessment meeting for the environmental impact of Sinopec Greatwall Energy and Chemical’s coal-to-olefins upgrading d

01-21-2026 17:42:41

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