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China PP raffia-low-MI copolymer price inverts on supply-demand imbalance

Shandong (JLC), June 10, 2026—A sharp supply squeeze on PP raffia and weakening demand for low-MI copolymer have inverted the traditional price spread, with raffia now trading higher than copolymer.

06-10-2026 15:17:31

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’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 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

Geopolitical tensions delay China’s PP capacity buildup, shifting supply surplus risk to Q3 2026

Shandong (JLC), May 20, 2026—Geopolitical tensions have disrupted China’s 2026 PP capacity expansion schedule. Several planned Q2 startups have been postponed to Q3, creating a supply tightness in Q2.

05-20-2026 17:09:58

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 spot PP prices remain firm on limited spot resources

Shandong (JLC), May 12, 2026 – China spot PP prices remained firm and were expected to stay so in the near future, mainly because of limited spot resources in the market, although the operating rate o

05-12-2026 09:36:12

China PP powder prices rise before falling in early May

Shandong (JLC), May 11, 2026—In early May, China’s PP powder prices rose then fell amid shifting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the market overall fluctuating at high levels.

05-11-2026 16:20:41

Northwest China PP maintenance to tighten supply, temporarily firm prices

Shandong (JLC), April 23, 2026—Planned maintenance at major Northwest China coal-based PP units is expected to tighten supply and firm spot prices.

04-23-2026 09:14:14

China PP operating rates diverge sharply on geopolitical conflicts in Mar

Shandong (JLC), April 13, 2026—In March, the operating rates of China’s PP units across different process routes diverged significantly, primarily due to feedstock disruptions in the Middle East.

04-13-2026 14:40:30

India’s zero-tariff window to trigger a short-term increase in China’s PP exports to India

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026 – In response to regional conflict‑induced inflation, the Indian government slashed import tariffs on polypropylene (PP) from 7.5% to 0% effective April 2, 2026, for an i

04-09-2026 09:21:14

PP powder prices keep declining on multiple bearish factors

Shandong (JLC), December 11, 2025--PP powder producers faced ongoing production cost pressure, and with multiple bearish factors, PP powder prices declined.

12-11-2025 18:04:56

China PP powder prices stay low despite propylene gains

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025—In mid-November, despite strong cost support from propylene and favorable PP granule-powder spread, PP powder prices continued to decline due to oversupply and weak d

11-20-2025 15:13:28

PP powder output up 1.57% MoM in Oct

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025 – China PP powder output was pegged at around 267,000 mt in October, up 1.57% month on month, since the operating rate of PP powder producers went up owing to enlargi

11-19-2025 17:12:22

PP powder prices extend downturn on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), October 23, 2025—In early-to-mid October, the PP powder market was pressured by mixed factors, with prices continuing their downward trend.

10-23-2025 15:30:59

China PP powder output down 11.79% MoM in Sep

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025 – China PP powder output was pegged at about 262,800 mt in September, down 11.79% month on month, since some producers had to cut off their operating rate or shut down

10-14-2025 14:35:26

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

PP spot prices struggle for gains amid mixed drivers

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025--China's PP spot prices in early September fell short of the expected rally, due to entwined drivers and hinders.

09-18-2025 15:23:52

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

PP powder prices rise on higher cost

The PP powder prices saw rises in some markets, as the production cost rose amid higher propylene prices.

08-14-2025 17:20:26

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