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Multiple factors keep China’s PP powder prices under pressure

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—The PP powder market remained weak, weighed down by cost pressures, soft demand, and competition from lower-priced PP granules, with no immediate turnaround in sight

09-23-2025 16:20:38

China PVC powder net exports down 11.22% MoM but still at a relatively high level in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025 – China PVC powder net export volume was pegged at about 271,700 mt in August 2025, down 11.22% month on month but still at a relatively high level, with considerabl

09-23-2025 10:46:47

China PVC prices rebound on bullish sentiment but fundamentals stay weak

Shandong(JLC), September 19, 2025— China’s PVC prices rebounded amid bullish macro sentiment, though persistent weakness in fundamentals continued to cap further gains.

09-19-2025 13:59:41

China's PP market weakens on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025--China PP prices remained depressed due to oversupply and weak demand.

09-18-2025 15:30:00

China's PP market weakens on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025--China PP prices remained depressed due to oversupply and weak demand.

09-18-2025 15:01:00

China PP production to hit record high in Sep on new capacity additions

China's September PP production is expected to reach a new high, driven by capacity ramp-ups and restarts of previously idled units, despite planned maintenance at a few facilities.

09-18-2025 14:30:34

China PE market faces muted peak season despite policy support

Despite the traditional peak season, China's PE market saw a slight decline in September 2025 due to weak demand and cautious procurement, though the downturn was cushioned by supportive government po

09-18-2025 09:56:35

China EPS market price more likely to drop in Sep on weak demand

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025 – China EPS market price would be more likely to decline in September, mainly owing to expected weak demand, estimated by JLC.

09-17-2025 14:26:42

China to add 425,000 mt/yr new bulk polymerization ABS capacity since Q3 2025

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025 – Two bulk polymerization ABS units with total capacity of 425,000 mt/yr would be put into production since quarter 3, 2025, based on survey of JLC. In this way, Chi

09-17-2025 14:15:49

China PE market weakens on oversupply, sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), September 16, 2025--China polyethylene (PE) prices declined, as persistent weak demand and ample supply continued to weigh on sentiment.

09-16-2025 14:28:27

China PVC market struggles in peak season amid bearish fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2025— China’s PVC market remains under pressure during this traditional peak season, depressed by ample supply and muted demand.

09-15-2025 14:53:53

Newly-added capacity weighs on China’s PP prices

Shandong (JLC), September 11, 2025--China polypropylene (PP) prices have continued declining broadly since 2021 due to supply growth and demand sluggishness.

09-11-2025 16:06:00

China PP powder output surges by 15.17% MoM in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 11, 2025 – China PP powder output totaled around 298,000 mt in August, surging by 15.17% month on month, supported by unit resumption, longer unit run time and commissioning

09-11-2025 16:03:07

China PE prices go range-bound on policy support, limited demand

China PE market is currently caught in a standoff between policy-driven optimism and lower-than-expected demand, resulting in a range-bound price movement.

08-27-2025 08:32:31

China Jul PVC powder imports & exports analysis

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2025- China’s PVC powder imports remained low in July despite a month-on-month uptick, pressured by domestic oversupply and muted demand, while exports rose amid macroeconom

08-26-2025 17:17:23

China’s auto boom fuels PP innovation for high-performance, eco-conscious applications

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2025--Growing PP demand from China’s auto sector fuels innovation in lightweight, eco-friendly materials.

08-20-2025 15:30:09

China PE prices to see rises on stronger demand

PE prices are expected to see rises in the future, but the increase may be constrained by the fundamentals. The supply is likely to rise, but the growth of demand may be limited.

08-20-2025 10:59:42

China–U.S. tariff suspension provides short-term boost to PVC market

Shandong (JLC), August 14, 2025—China and the U.S. agreed to suspend 24% reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, keeping a 10% baseline, a move set to boost PVC market.

08-14-2025 17:24:13

China PP prices fall on weak fundamentals

China PP market keeps weak on weak fundamentals

08-14-2025 17:23:06

China’s ABS market trends sideways on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), Aug 14, 2025—China ABS market moved sideways amid supply-demand imbalances and weak feedstock support.

08-14-2025 16:55:16

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