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China PE market softens amid weak demand, rising supply

Shandong (JLC), June 9, 2026 – China’s PE market has remained under pressure recently as weakening sentiment and bearish fundamentals continue to weigh on prices.

06-09-2026 17:19:06

China PP industry shifts toward value-added growth amid continued capacity expansion

Shandong (JLC), June 4, 2026 -- China's PP industry remains in an expansion cycle in recent years, with the focus gradually shifting from capacity growth to product upgrading.

06-04-2026 11:41:06

China PP exports surge in April

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026—China’s PP exports surged in April, driven by widening domestic-overseas price spreads, bearish domestic fundamentals, and improving overseas demand.

05-27-2026 16:20:52

China PE market faces downward pressure amid fading geopolitical premium, soft demand

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026—China’s PE market is increasingly shifting from a phase of geopolitically inflated volatility toward a downtrend shaped by fading cost support and subdued demand.

05-27-2026 11:46:53

China PVC market gains cost support after Shanxi mining incident

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—China’s PVC market is expected to receive a near-term boost following a coal mining accident in Shanxi, which may tighten feedstock supply and lift production costs.

05-26-2026 17:21:14

China PP raffia remains resilient on tight supply and steady demand

Shandong (JLC), May 20, 2026--PP raffia has demonstrated strong price resilience against market downturns, underpinned by relatively tight supply and steady essential demand.

05-20-2026 11:54:07

China PP prices rebound on cost push, but oversupply remains a drag

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2026--China’s domestic PP market posted robust gains on cost-side support amid geopolitical tensions, with oversupply still weighing on the long-term outlook.

03-19-2026 16:08:41

China PVC prices surge on oil spike, policy support and improving fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2026—China’s PVC prices have surged recently as rising feedstock costs, supportive domestic policies and improvements in supply-demand fundamentals bolstered market sentiment

03-12-2026 17:49:47

China PVC market enters 2026 amid ongoing supply-demand imbalances

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026—Entering 2026, China’s PVC market continues to struggle with persistent oversupply and tepid downstream demand, curbing prospects for meaningful near-term recovery.

02-10-2026 15:36:19

China PE prices swing sharply as macro factors clash with fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), February 5, 2026-Since early 2026, China’s PE market has been marked by rapid price swings, as macro-driven volatility alternated with soft supply-demand fundamentals.

02-05-2026 17:31:32

PE supply pressure persists in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), January 27, 2026- In January, China's total PE supply, including domestic output, imports and recycled PE, is projected at around 4.22 million mt, down 8.96% month on month(MoM), prima

01-27-2026 15:25:54

PE prices see limited relief amid Fed rate cut

Shandong (JLC), December 16, 2025- Despite a U.S. rate cut that briefly supported crude oil prices and marginally improved cost support, PE prices remained under pressure as persistent bearish fundame

12-16-2025 10:16:41

Southeast Asia: A growth engine for China’s PVC exports

Shandong (JLC), December 11, 2025-Southeast Asia has become one of the most strategically important overseas markets for China’s PVC exports, supported by robust infrastructure demand, limited regiona

12-11-2025 14:08:02

PVC: Shifts in capacity and regional layout at home and abroad

Shandong (JLC), December 8, 2025- With new capacities coming online across China and overseas, the PVC industry underwent steady expansion and structural optimization from 2021-2025.

12-08-2025 11:55:21

China PVC powder imports and exports fall in Oct, with exports poised for a boost in Nov

Shandong (JLC), November 27, 2025--China’s PVC powder imports and exports both declined in October. Imports are set to stay under pressure in November amid muted domestic demand, while exports are exp

11-27-2025 14:10:47

China PE imports and exports fall in Oct

Shandong (JLC), November 26, 2025--In October 2025, China’s PE imports and exports both declined month on month (MoM), pressured by macroeconomic headwinds and bearish domestic fundamentals.

11-26-2025 10:50:24

China PE market extends losses on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), November 21, 2025--China’s PE market remains under persistent pressure, with ample supply, subdued demand, and weakening cost support continuing to weigh on prices.

11-21-2025 17:29:07

India’s removal of BIS Certification offers tailwinds to China’s PVC exports

Shandong (JLC), November 14, 2025--India’s recent decision to cancel mandatory BIS certification for PVC imports is expected to help China sustain its export momentum while offering support to the dom

11-14-2025 14:52:51

China PVC industry faces transformation under the 15th Five-Year Plan

Shandong (JLC), October 29, 2025- During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period(2026-2030), China’s PVC industry will shift from expansion to optimization, emphasizing low-carbon production, demand diversi

10-29-2025 17:07:19

China PVC powder imports and exports up in Sep, Oct outlook clouded by rising supply, policy risks

Shandong (JLC), October 29, 2025- China’s PVC powder imports and exports both rebounded in September. However, with domestic PVC capacity expansion and uncertainty surrounding India’s policies, China’

10-29-2025 11:18:17

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