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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 PP market rallies in May, eases in June

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026—In May, China’s polypropylene (PP) prices rose strongly due to high costs and tight supply, though subdued demand capped gains; prices are expected to ease from elevated l

05-27-2026 10:37:25

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’s April EVA market sees strong exports but weak imports

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—China’s EVA market indicated a pattern of high output, shrinking imports and surging exports in April. Strong exports against subdued imports became the core feature in Ap

05-26-2026 16:31:13

China’s PP import market undergoes structural shift

Shandong (JLC), May 22, 2026—China's polypropylene (PP) import market from 2025 to 2026 saw total import volumes fall year on year, while average import prices peaked and then declined.

05-22-2026 17:36:00

China PE market stays in stalemate

China PE market keeps range-bound currently, and is predicted to show narrow-range fluctuations in the short run.

05-21-2026 17:44:48

China recycled PP market firm despite off-season, supported by water-white grades

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026--China’s recycled PP market showed notable resilience in May, even as prices of most other recycled polymer grades softened amid the traditional demand lull.

05-20-2026 17:36:00

China PP powder market fluctuates at high levels amid tight supply, cautious demand

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—China’s PP powder market fluctuated at elevated levels recently, supported by tight supply and geopolitical tensions, while weak downstream consumption capped further gain

05-19-2026 11:47:14

China PP market influenced by cost and fundamentals in 2026

05-12-2026 18:16:57

China ABS market swings sharply around Labour Day holiday

Shandong (JLC), May 11, 2026—China’s ABS market fluctuated sharply around the Labour Day holiday (May 1-5). Prices moved higher before the holiday, but reversed course after the break.

05-11-2026 16:27:00

ABS market sees sharp decline in mid-April

Shandong (JLC), April 21, 2026--China’s ABS prices surged then plunged in April, falling over CNY1,000/mt by April 17 amid easing geopolitics, high social inventories, and downstream resistance.

04-21-2026 14:12:34

China’s PP market keeps high on high cost and tight supply

Shandong (JLC), April 16, 2026—Entering April, China’s PP market remained firmly at elevated levels, supported by strong cost-side support and supply contraction.

04-16-2026 14:14:38

Geopolitical premium fades, PE market weak

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026—The temporary ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has led to a gradual unwinding of geopolitical premiums in China’s PE market, which currently shows a pattern o

04-15-2026 13:10:00

China’s EVA market sees supply constraints in Apr-May

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026—China’s EVA market has been experiencing periodic supply constraints amid concentrated unit maintenance domestically and falling imports in April-May.

04-14-2026 17:34:30

POE to play important role in new energy market

The polyolefin elastomer (POE) consumption is rising given its outstanding performance in producing high-end cables and wires, especially those used in new energy market.

04-08-2026 14:23:59

China abolishes VAT export rebate for solar products, reshaping EVA market

Shandong (JLC), April 3, 2026--The removal of export rebates will shift China’s EVA market from policy-driven growth toward a longer-term structural transition.

04-03-2026 18:00:35

EPS market seesaws as war rally unravels‌

Shandong (JLC), March 18, 2026--China’s EPS prices surged before plunging as war concerns shifted to ceasefire hopes.

03-18-2026 17:53:31

China PE market suffers from stalemate with high cost, tight supply but weak demand

The PE market faces a stalemate with tight supply, high cost but weak demand.

03-17-2026 11:54:46

China PE market fluctuates sharply on geopolitical uncertainty

Shandong (JLC), March 13, 2026—China’s polyethylene (PE) market experienced extreme volatility, with prices initially soaring on geopolitical risks before plummeting on news of potential de-escalation

03-13-2026 17:53:32

China PP market weakens amid oversupply

Given the surge in capacity, China PP output rose significantly. Combined with the slower-than-expected growth of demand, China PP market suffered from oversupply.

02-11-2026 08:27:37

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