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China toluene exports up 31.5% MoM and 283% YoY in Oct

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025 – China toluene export volume hit a new high to about 125,488.42 mt in October, up 31.5% month on month and up 283% year on year, mainly owing to weak domestic demand

11-25-2025 13:40:35

U.S. benzene soars on tight supply; China stocks weigh

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025—The surge in overseas benzene prices boosted domestic sentiment, but ample supply and weak downstream demand capped gains, with prices likely to go range-bound in the

11-25-2025 09:17:30

China PS prices rise on styrene rebound, but demand concerns linger

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025—China’s styrene futures rebounded short-term due to short-covering, port inventory declines, and stronger aromatics markets, but weak benzene fundamentals and cautiou

11-19-2025 09:36:20

China MX prices rebound after decline, off-season outlook remains challenging

Shandong (JLC), October 30, 2025--MX prices staged a brief rebound after a prolonged decline, though supply-demand pressures will continue to constrain any seasonal recovery.

10-30-2025 17:45:03

China toluene exports up 168% YoY in Q3

Shandong (JLC), October 23, 2025 – China toluene export volume was settled at about 241,200 mt in quarter 3, up by around 151,200 mt or 168% year on year and up by about 97,600 mt or 68% quarter on qu

10-23-2025 14:03:42

Styrene operating rate declines, while downstream sectors see increase

Post-holiday turnarounds at some plants pushed styrene operating rates lower, while EPS, ABS and PS plants all ramped up to varying degrees.

10-22-2025 13:41:16

China styrene exports surge by 452.6% YoY in Sep

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2025 – China styrene export volume was settled at about 31,500 mt in September, a surge of 452.6% year on year but still at a relatively low level, based on data from Gener

10-22-2025 10:15:54

Guangdong styrene hits 2025 low amid weak demand in Q3

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025—In the third quarter of 2025, Guangdong's styrene prices spiraled downward, hitting a yearly low due to weak supply-demand dynamics and declining futures.

10-14-2025 17:00:00

China Sep styrene output dips 5.6% MoM

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025—In September 2025, China's styrene operating rate fell month-on-month but rose year-on-year, with output shrinking slightly; October supply was boosted by unit restart

10-14-2025 09:04:00

China PX losses set to ease after prolonged slump in 2025

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—China's PX industry was mostly unprofitable throughout 2025, with losses seen during most of the year. The only exception occurred in May and June.

09-25-2025 17:19:27

Up/downstream strength fails to break toluene market deadlock

A market stalemate persisted for toluene as support from firm upstream markets was offset by ample domestic supply and cautious trader sentiment, leading to continued sideways consolidation.

09-25-2025 09:50:40

China’s Aug toluene exports keep rising on year

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025—China’s toluene exports totaled 79,587.07 mt in August 2025, a rise of 79.19% year on year and an increase of 20.23% month on month.

09-24-2025 17:40:07

China's MX market stuck in stalemate amid absence of positive catalysts

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—China’s MX market was bogged down into a stalemate, due to supply pressures and weak traditional demand.

09-23-2025 16:18:40

China Aug styrene exports rise 22% Y-o-Y

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—In August 2025, China’s styrene exports presented year-on-year growth.

09-23-2025 15:25:12

Operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunges, while that of main downstream producers increases

The operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunged due to the shutdown of some main units, while the operating rate of main downstream producers, EPS, ABS and PS, increased in different degree.

09-16-2025 17:17:53

China styrene output peaks in Aug, Sept dip expected

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2025—In August, China's styrene industry operating rate hit a yearly high, while output is expected to dip slightly in September due to unit shutdowns and fewer calendar

09-10-2025 11:04:17

China’s Jul toluene exports surge on year

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2025—China’s toluene exports totaled 66,194 mt in July 2025, a rise of 154.7% year on year and an increase of 47.6% month on month, according to General Administration of Cu

08-26-2025 15:37:22

Analysis on the spread btw MX and toluene

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025--From late-June to end-July, the spread between MX and toluene widened. Taking spot price at Jiangsu port as an example, the spread between MX and toluene widened to CN

08-13-2025 17:33:02

China styrene output grows 7.94% in July on higher loads

China’s styrene monthly output increased by 7.94% to 1.5815 million mt in July, primarily driven by a 3.42 percentage-point increase in operating rates on a month-on-month basis, JLC data shows.

08-12-2025 17:27:00

China styrene supply, apparent consumption both up on year in July

Shandong (JLC), August 8, 2025—In July 2025, China’s styrene supply and apparent consumption both saw a rapid year-on-year growth.

08-08-2025 15:14:00

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