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China methanol market swings on geopolitical shifts amid weak seasonal demand

Shandong (JLC), July 24, 2026—China’s methanol market weakened early in July, rebounded sharply mid-month, and then eased into a range-bound pattern toward month-end.

07-24-2026 17:19:55

Zhejiang Province completes first bio-jet fuel export

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--Zhejiang Province completed its first bio-jet fuel export at Jiaxing Port on July 18, the Jiaxing Maritime Safety Administration (MSA) said on its WeChat platform.

07-23-2026 19:18:53

Crude stocks at Shandong ports hit over 17-month low

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports fell further in the week ending July 23, hitting a new low in more than 17 months.

07-23-2026 19:07:14

Dushanzi Petchem starts up China's first full-chain green ethylene project

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical commissioned China's first full-chain green, low-carbon ethylene project on July 16, the company announced via its WeChat account.

07-23-2026 18:59:28

China's bonded bunker fuel imports rebound in June

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--China's bonded bunker fuel imports rebounded in June, after hitting a 16-month low in the previous month.

07-23-2026 18:59:03

China imports crude from fewer sources in H1

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--China imported crude from only 35 countries and regions in the first half (H1) of this year, down from 45 in the same period of time in 2025, according to the data from

07-23-2026 18:56:47

China’s MTBE exports remain strong in June

Beijing (JLC), July 23, 2025--China’s MTBE exports tallied 652,000 mt in June 2026, inching up by 0.30% month on month and jumping by 114.76% year on year, according to data from the GACC.

07-23-2026 17:22:28

China’s LPG imports drop in June

Beijing (JLC), July 23, 2026—LPG inflows to China amounted to 1.95 mln mt in June 2026, down 3.57% month on month and 26.16% year on year.

07-23-2026 17:05:07

China's ethanol market to face mounting supply pressure in H2 as coal-based capacity surges

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026--China’s ethanol market is expected to face mounting supply pressure in H2 2026, as coal-based capacity continues to expand.

07-23-2026 16:59:00

Geopolitical shifts send China EPDM prices from surge to slump in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026—China’s EPDM prices surged from late February on geopolitical supply shocks, before reversing course from late April as weak fundamentals triggered a sharp correction.

07-23-2026 16:58:12

Geopolitical cost-push rally lifts PP yet weak fundamentals cap sustained upside

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026--The US-Iran conflict lifted crude costs and drove PP up 7.52%, yet weak downstream demand and ample supply cap upside, leaving near-term direction hinged on geopolitical

07-23-2026 16:38:59

Shandong independents' crude refining margins improve

Guangzhou (JLC), July 23, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' crude refining margins improved in the week to July 22, because of an increase in their sales revenue.

07-23-2026 16:24:35

China’s asphalt imports rebound in Jun

Beijing (JLC), July 23, 2026—China imported 123,994 mt of asphalt in June, up 11.35% month on month but down 67.00% year on year, according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC).

07-23-2026 15:52:32

China POE imports further fall in Jun

China polyolefin elastomer (POE) imports showed a further decline in June, 2026.

07-23-2026 14:07:33

China float glass market faces lower supply, weak demand

China float glass market faced both lower supply and weaker demand at the same time in the first half of 2026, and was expected to extend a weak trend in the second half.

07-23-2026 13:52:24

China PP market to face greater oversupply pressure in H2 2026

It is predicted that China PP capacity will reach 53.645 million mt/yr by the end of 2026, which will further escalate the oversupply pressure.

07-23-2026 13:47:51

China SBS prices to consolidate at mid-to-high levels in Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026 – China SBS prices are expected to consolidate at mid-to-high levels in July, amid cost support, increasing supply and weak demand.

07-23-2026 09:58:32

China INE crude price jumps amid rising supply risks

Guangzhou (JLC), July 22, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) surged on Wednesday as supply concerns mounted amid escalating tensions in the Middle

07-22-2026 19:18:57

Geopolitical tensions and regional supply differences reshape methanol pricing in Ningxia and Wuhai

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—China’s methanol prices in Ningxia and Wuhai followed a similar trend in July, initially declining before rebounding as renewed US-Iran tensions lifted market sentiment.

07-22-2026 17:33:08

China’s ammonium sulfate prices rise on multiple positive elements

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—In July, China’s ammonium sulfate market prices were gradually rebounding, bolstered by higher international urea prices, firm supply-demand fundamentals and policy suppo

07-22-2026 14:54:58

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