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High gasoline prices highlight NEV cost advantage

Shandong (JLC), April 21, 2026--Crude volatility pushed domestic refined oil prices higher, weakening traditional fuel demand while underscoring the cost edge of NEVs. China’s NEV sales remained robus

04-21-2026 17:27:41

China’s SBS unit operating rate up in Feb

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--SBS unit operating rate rose to 66.87% in February 2026, up by 0.61% month on month and 6.52% year on year. This uptick was driven by unit restarts at several plants.

03-17-2026 15:28:26

Nov SBS unit operating rate down

Shandong (JLC), December 11, 2025--SBS unit operating rate decreased to 65.96% in November 2025, down by 2.69% month on month, but up by 3.19% year on year.

12-11-2025 18:02:58

China’s dry SBS imports surge 76% MoM in October

Shandong (JLC), November 27, 2025—In October 2025, China imported 7,380 mt dry SBS (40021913), up by 75.76% MoM and up by 52.96% YoY. While, China’s dry SBS exports were 7,451 mt, up by 0.86% MoM.

11-27-2025 15:48:45

China’s carbon black prices continue to climb on cost support

Shandong (JLC), November 24, 2025--China's carbon black market moved higher in November on firm cost support, though weak seasonal demand from the tire industry capped notable price gains.

11-24-2025 17:45:16

Oct SBS unit operating rate up

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025--SBS unit operating rate rose to 68.65% in October 2025, up by 1.72% month on month and 7.97% year on year.

11-20-2025 11:48:15

China’s oil-extended SBS imports up but exports down in September

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2025—In September 2025, China imported 188 mt of oil-extended SBS (40021914), up by 9.88% MoM, but down by 17.87% YoY.

10-28-2025 15:39:16

China carbon black imports and exports rise in Aug

Shandong (JLC), October 27, 2025--In August, the imports and exports of carbon black grew compared to the previous month, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the PRC.

10-27-2025 17:33:38

Carbon black market prices fluctuate at low levels on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—Rising high-temperature coal tar prices squeezed carbon black production margins, while weak demand dragged down carbon black prices.

09-25-2025 15:50:05

China carbon black market in stalemate on multiple pressure

Shandong (JLC), August 28, 2025—The carbon black market was deadlocked, constrained by high costs, weak demand, and inventory pressure.

08-28-2025 15:30:46

SBS prices go range-bound on ample supply and rising demand

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2025--August SBS supply increased, while downstream road construction consumption grew gradually and feedstock prices fluctuated.

08-20-2025 17:02:44

China's SBS unit operating rate up in July

Shandong (JLC), August 14, 2025--SBS unit operating rate rose to 67.72% in July 2025, up by 1.06% month on month and 23.85% year on year.

08-14-2025 17:32:58

China’s oil-extended SBS imports up but exports down in June

Shandong (JLC), July 31, 2025—In June 2025, China imported 343 mt of oil-extended SBS (40021914), up by 153.69% MoM, but down by 27.43% YoY.

07-31-2025 16:51:18

China's dry SBS imports, exports decline MoM in June

Shandong (JLC), Jul 24, 2025--In June 2025, China imported 4,376 mt dry SBS (40021913), down by 6.23% MoM, but up by 13.43% YoY. While, China’s dry SBS exports were 9,582 mt, down by 3.88% MoM.

07-24-2025 17:11:57

China SBS output increases in May, but Q3 cuts likely on weak demand

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2025--The SBS planning output in May was 76,800 mt, representing a 7.95% increase month on month. Producers intended to reduce SBS output in the third quarter.

05-28-2025 17:05:20

China March carbon black imports and exports both grow YoY

Shandong (JLC), April 29, 2025--In March 2025, China imported 46,189.851 mt of carbon black, up by 62.52 % YoY and 27.03% MoM.

04-29-2025 17:36:48

China’s oil-extended SBS imports up but exports down in March

Shandong (JLC), April 29, 2025—In March 2025, China imported 736 mt of oil-extended SBS (40021914), up by 34.96% MoM and 117.18% YoY. While, China’s oil-extended SBS exports were 1,159 mt.

04-29-2025 16:30:45

China’s SBS prices continue to decrease on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), April 24, 2025--China’s SBS market prices continued to fall in April, driven by declining costs and weak demand. SBS producers reduced output in response to the demand slump.

04-24-2025 18:17:41

China’s SBS unit operating rate up in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 17, 2025--SBS unit operating rate stood at 63.97% in March 2025, up by 3.62% month on month and 5.16% year on year.

04-17-2025 16:35:52

China Feb dry SBS imports and exports up on month

Shandong (JLC), March 27, 2025--In February 2025, China imported 8,988 mt of dry SBS (40021913), up by 84.40% MoM, but down by 27.43% YoY. While, China’s dry SBS exports were 8,910 mt.

03-27-2025 16:45:50

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