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China PO price range to narrow in June on regional supply shifts, weak demand

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026—Regional supply divergence and subdued demand are expected to narrow China’s PO price range in June, with Shandong prices forecast between CNY9,000-9,500/mt.

05-27-2026 17:10:08

China polymeric MDI prices decline on weak demand, despite supply-side support

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—China’s polymeric MDI prices drifted lower in May, under pressure from persistently weak demand, even as producer efforts to tighten supply offered certain support.

05-26-2026 15:48:46

PPG market prices down on multiple bearish factors

Shandong (JLC), May 21, 2026—Notwithstanding the on-going geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, its impacts on the market is weakening. With the macro-side upward momentum retreating, China’s PPG

05-21-2026 17:28:33

China’s adipic acid market prices pick up

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—China’s adipic acid market prices rebounded entering the second half of May, as Hualu Hengsheng Chemical raised the promised EXW price twice by CNY200/mt to CNY9,300/mt. H

05-19-2026 17:02:11

PO-propylene price inversion squeezes margins

Shandong (JLC), May 14, 2026—In mid-May 2026, a rare price inversion emerged between propylene oxide (PO) and propylene, with spreads narrowing sharply or even reversing, directly compressing PO produ

05-14-2026 14:56:25

China PO market review in Q1

Shandong (JLC), April 23, 2026—In January-February, China’s propylene oxide (PO) price slipped after rising, primarily affected by variations in the supply-demand patterns. However, entering March, th

04-23-2026 17:18:16

Chinese PO market firm in early Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026--Chinese PO market stayed firm in early April on firm feedstock costs, tight supply and robust export demand.

04-14-2026 14:38:02

China’s DMF prices surge on geopolitics, then ease on soft demand

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--China DMF prices soared recently on firmer cost support and improving demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions, though a short-term pullback is expected.

03-17-2026 16:25:19

China’s aniline market on rollercoaster following crude movements

Shandong (JLC), March 12, 2026—The conflict in the Middle East, followed by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have emerged as a key element in navigating global energy and chemical products markets.

03-12-2026 15:36:53

China DMF market to go range-bound in 2026 amid soft fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), February 5, 2026-China’s domestic DMF market is expected to go range-bound at relatively low levels throughout 2026, with prevailing prices hovering around CNY 4,000/mt. Against the ba

02-05-2026 09:37:11

China TDI market in stalemate, awaits price cues

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2025—Recently, China's TDI market remained in a stalemate amid tightening supply and subdued demand, with limited export relief, as participants awaited month-end settlemen

10-22-2025 16:16:59

China DMF prices hit 9-year low, Q4 may see narrow range volatility

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025—China’s DMF prices hit a 9-year low after rising in end-August, with weak supply-demand dynamics squeezing producers' profits. The market is expected to see limited

09-18-2025 15:42:14

China’s PU slurry prices move sideways on weak costs and slack demand

Recently, China’s PU slurry prices showed a stable trend on the whole because of the weak cost-side support and slack downstream demand.

09-18-2025 10:00:20

China TDI prices rebound after steep fall, demand concerns linger

Shandong (JLC), September 11, 2025—Currently, China's TDI market stabilizes with a modest rebound driven by low prices and inventory replenishment, yet weak end-user demand caps upside potential, like

09-11-2025 14:47:12

Will polyether prices gain momentum as demand awaits trigger?

Shandong (JLC), August 18, 2025—China’s polyether market is currently underpinned by cost-driven rebound expectations and tight supply (especially in South China), but weak demand and high inventory w

08-18-2025 11:11:00

China TDI market down amid soft demand

Shandong (JLC), August 18, 2025--China's TDI market prices continued to move down in mid-August due to weakened downstream demand.

08-18-2025 00:00:00

China PO margins plunge in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), July 25, 2025--In H1 2025, the margin of PO produced by chlorohydrin process plummeted to minus CNY520/mt, down 346.44% from H1 in 2024 and 664.95% from H2 2024.

07-25-2025 16:52:08

China’s May PO exports bolstered by overseas shutdowns

Shandong (JLC), Jun 25, 2025--China experienced a surge in propylene oxide (PO) exports in May 2025, fueled by supply tightness from South Korean unit shutdowns.

06-25-2025 14:40:43

Crude-driven sentiment boosts PO market

Shandong (JLC), June 18, 2025--In recent days, though surging crude oil prices boosted the propylene oxide (PO) market confidence, PO plants were reluctant to prop up prices amid the soft downstream d

06-18-2025 10:19:25

China DMF prices rise on unit maintenance

Shandong (JLC), February 11, 2025—China’s DMF producers raised their offers after the holiday due to lower operating rates.

02-11-2025 17:45:16

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