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China’s toluene exports decline in Sep 2026

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2026—China’s toluene exports fell month on month in September amid tight domestic supply, limited exportable cargoes and weaker US and European demand, with the market expe

10-22-2026 16:55:07

Bottle-grade PET exports edge down in Sep, while prices rise

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2026--China exported 487,300 mt of bottle-grade PET in September 2026 according to the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC), down 49,100 mt month on month and

10-22-2026 15:24:39

Bottle-grade PET fall from highs as cost support meets sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), October 21, 2026--China’s bottle-grade PET market traced a trajectory of retreat from high levels and wide volatility.

10-21-2026 17:22:54

All MTO units at ports shut down due to losses and feedstock shortages

Shandong (JLC), October 21, 2026 – The operating rate of MTO units at ports had long hovered at around 30%, and even fell to zero in late October, primarily due to losses and feedstock supply shortage

10-21-2026 09:23:15

Sinopec Jiujiang's aromatics and supporting project near completion

Guangzhou (JLC), September 29, 2026--Sinopec Jiujiang Petrochemical's aromatics and refining supporting upgrading project is close to completion, according to Sinopec.

09-29-2026 18:42:02

China’s benzene imports stand at 402,000 mt in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 22, 2026—China’s benzene imports stood at around 402,000 mt in August 2026, down 8.89% year on year but largely unchanged from 403,100 mt in July. Overall, the market showed

09-22-2026 17:43:46

Analysis of China’s styrene export data in August 2026

Shandong (JLC), September 22, 2026—China’s styrene exports totaled 113,600 mt in August 2026, increasing by 100,500 mt year on year, according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC

09-22-2026 15:50:17

PTA range-bound at highs as cost support offsets weak demand

Shandong (JLC), September 16, 2026--PTA prices remained range-bound at high levels, as firm crude oil and PX cost support was offset by weakening supply-demand dynamics, leaving the market in intense

09-16-2026 14:50:43

China plasticizer prices surge toward yearly highs on robust cost support

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2026--Since early September, China's plasticizer market has rallied across the board, with prices up around CNY1,000/mt.

09-15-2026 17:17:31

PE rises to yearly highs on cost support, weak demand caps further gains

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2026--China’s PE spot prices climbed to their highest levels of the year, supported by volatile-but-firm crude oil and periodic tightness in supply, with the spot-futures

09-15-2026 14:49:45

Korean EPS unit shutdown creates window for China's EPS exports

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026--The shutdown of BASF's Ulsan EPS plant disrupted South Korea’s supply-demand, bringing short-term opportunities for China's EPS exports.

08-26-2026 17:15:44

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

China octanol prices extend gains on firm cost support and tight supply

Shandong (JLC), August 17, 2026—China’s octanol prices extended their gains through mid-August, supported by firm cost-side support and tight supply.

08-17-2026 17:30:12

China’s toluene exports rise in H1 2026 amid multiple bullish driving factors

Shandong (JLC), July 29, 2026—In the first half of 2026, China exported about 820,784.91 mt of toluene, surging by 123.24% year on year, driven by tightening supply in Asia due to feedstock supply con

07-29-2026 16:56:22

Jun propylene imports saw on-month rise

07-29-2026 14:41:06

China’s Jun PET bottle chip exports down

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026—China’s PET bottle chip exports in June declined both on month and on year, amid weakening external demand and mounting supply in the overseas market.

07-23-2026 17:36:05

China's PFY prices rebound in early July on cost, supply support

Shandong (JLC), July 13, 2026—In early July, polyester filament yarn (PFY) prices rebounded, with major producers raising list prices by CNY50/mt on July 8.

07-13-2026 14:51:00

Tight supply supports acetic acid gains, weak demand clouds outlook

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2026--China’s acetic acid prices have trended steadily higher with modest gains since early July, yet market participants remain uncertain about the near-term outlook, promptin

07-09-2026 16:30:30

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

Exports drive toluene higher in May, weak demand to limit June gains

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—In May, the South China toluene market fell first and then rose, driven by exports, but weak domestic demand limited the upside; for June, the market is expected to see ra

05-26-2026 14:34:26

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