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China’s POE capacity ramp-up intensifies supply-demand tug-of-war

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2026--China’s POE prices went range-bound amid surging domestic POE supply and weak seasonal demand, with continued capacity additions capping any upside.

08-12-2026 17:05:14

China POM prices fall due to sufficient supply and soft demand

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2026 – China POM prices fell recently, owing to sufficient supply and soft demand. News that some producers cut their EXW prices by CNY 200-400/mt was heard in the market. I

08-12-2026 10:14:31

China VAM market poised to soften on rising run rates and weak demand

Shandong (JLC), August 11, 2026—China’s VAM market is poised to soften in the near term, pressured by rising operating rates and lackluster demand.

08-11-2026 17:30:27

China’s PTA market to face tight supply-demand balance in H2 2026

Shandong (JLC), August 5, 2026 – The supply‑demand pattern in China’s PTA industry is projected to gradually move from a structural surplus to a tight balance in the second half (H2) of 2026, driven b

08-05-2026 08:30:00

Aug PP weakness to persist as supply rises, demand remains subdued

Shandong (JLC), July 29, 2026--China’s PP market is expected to remain constrained by rising supply and weak demand in August, with spot prices stuck in a weak range-bound pattern lacking rebound mome

07-29-2026 16:55:54

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

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 calcium carbide prices retreat sharply amid weak demand

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026-- China's domestic calcium carbide market experienced sharp volatility over the past week, with prices surging early in the period before reversing lower.

07-16-2026 14:43:54

China's DOP market rebounds in early-to-mid Jul on firmer costs and recovering demand

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026--China’s DOP market rebounded in early-to-mid July amid climbing feedstock costs and recovering downstream demand.

07-15-2026 17:46:10

Polyether prices rebound on cost support, but seasonal demand caps upside

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026—China's polyether prices rebounded in early July amid strengthening feedstock costs and tightening PO supply, but off-season demand capped new orders, leaving the market

07-15-2026 14:32:23

Weak supply-demand dynamics keep soda ash prices under pressure

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2026--China’s domestic soda ash market exhibited weak, range-bound fluctuations with subdued trading activity.

07-09-2026 16:55:32

Tight supply supports acetic acid gains, weak demand clouds outlook

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2026--China’s acetic acid prices have trended steadily higher with modest gains since early July, yet market participants remain uncertain about the near-term outlook, promptin

07-09-2026 16:30:30

China POM prices retreat from H1 peak on lower costs, sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2026--China’s POM market surged to a yearly high before retreating steadily in H1 2026 as feedstock costs slid and demand remained sluggish.

07-09-2026 15:48:49

EPDM prices down on weak demand, falling costs

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026--EPDM prices drifted lower in July on weak downstream demand and softening feedstock costs, despite maintenance-related supply tightening.

07-08-2026 00:00:00

China’s propylene prices tumble on collapsing costs and weak demand

Shandong (JLC), July 3, 2026—China’s propylene prices declined in stages through June, accelerating mid-month on crude oil weakness and inventory build, with only fleeting geopolitical-led rebounds

07-03-2026 08:00:00

China liquid chlorine prices soften in Jun on weak demand, with limited downside ahead

Shandong (JLC), July 1, 2026--China’s liquid chlorine market softened in June as downstream demand stayed sluggish amid the traditional summer off-season.

07-01-2026 17:40:00

Domestic zinc oxide prices slip on lower costs and slack demand

Shandong (JLC), July 1, 2026--Domestic zinc oxide market prices edged lower in June on lower costs and sluggish demand.

07-01-2026 15:34:49

China polyester chip margins whipsaw by cost swing, supply shifts and weak demand

Driven by production cost volatility from the U.S.-Iran conflict, China’s polyester chip margins oscillated between brief profits and sustained losses amid output adjustments and weak demand.

06-25-2026 09:24:15

Weak demand, tax woes weigh on China POE market

Shandong (JLC), June 24, 2026—Sluggish demand, destocking pressure, and the cancellation of export tax rebates are keeping China's POE market weak, with downside price pressure persisting despite sche

06-24-2026 17:23:00

Shanxi methanol market slides on weak demand, easing geopolitical concerns

Shandong (JLC), June 18, 2026—The Shanxi methanol market came under significant pressure in mid-June, as easing geopolitical risk premiums coincided with weakening supply-demand fundamentals.

06-18-2026 10:05:47

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