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China PVC powder imports and exports fall in Aug, with export headwinds ahead in Sep

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025- China’s PVC powder imports and exports both fell in August, with exports set to stay under pressure in September from India’s trade measures and tougher competition

09-25-2025 16:55:30

Imported natural rubber prices in Qingdao fall after rising in Sep

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—The imported natural rubber prices in Qingdao declined after rising in September. As of September 22, STR20 spot and near-port offers in Qingdao were loitered at $1,

09-25-2025 15:55:14

Independents see lower crude refining margins in late Sept

Guangzhou (JLC), September 25, 2025--Shandong-based independent refiners saw lower refining margins for imported crude in late September, as their sales revenue continued to decrease.

09-25-2025 13:45:55

China butadiene market fails to strengthen in H1 Sep on thin demand

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025--In early-to-mid September, China’s butadiene market failed to gain the expected momentum.

09-25-2025 08:50:21

China epoxy resin imports up in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025--In August, China's epoxy resin imports increased by 8.46% compared to the previous month, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of PRC.

09-25-2025 00:00:00

Shandong independents' run rates retreat from nine-month high

Guangzhou (JLC), September 24, 2025--Shandong independent refiners' operating rates declined in the week to September 24, after reaching a nine-month high in the previous week, JLC’s data shows.

09-24-2025 18:53:56

Huajin Aramco preparing crude terminal for acceptance check

Guangzhou (JLC), September 24, 2025--Huajin Aramco Petrochemical Company is preparing its 300,000-dwt crude terminal for acceptance check and operation, the Panjin Municipal Bureau of Commerce said.

09-24-2025 17:48:54

China’s Aug toluene exports keep rising on year

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025—China’s toluene exports totaled 79,587.07 mt in August 2025, a rise of 79.19% year on year and an increase of 20.23% month on month.

09-24-2025 17:40:07

China’s Aug EPDM exports & imports down on month

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025--According to data from the General Administration of Customs of PRC (GACC), in August, China's imports and exports of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) declin

09-24-2025 00:00:00

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

State-owned refinery run rates rally in mid-September

Guangzhou (JLC), September 19, 2025--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates gained some ground in the week ending September 17 (Wednesday), JLC's data shows.

09-19-2025 15:39:27

China PP production to hit record high in Sep on new capacity additions

China's September PP production is expected to reach a new high, driven by capacity ramp-ups and restarts of previously idled units, despite planned maintenance at a few facilities.

09-18-2025 14:30:34

Independents' refining margins for imported crude retreat

Guangzhou (JLC), September 18, 2025--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude retreated in mid-September, due to a rally in crude costs, despite slightly higher sales revenue.

09-18-2025 11:07:07

China tape jumbo roll prices inch up in mid-Sep

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025--China tape jumbo roll market prices nudged up in mid-September due to higher cost.

09-18-2025 00:00:00

Shandong independents' run rates hit nine-month high

Guangzhou (JLC), September 17, 2025--Shandong independent refiners' operating rates increased further in the week to September 17, hitting a new high in about nine months, JLC’s data shows.

09-17-2025 18:52:30

China agricultural film prices hold steady in mid-Sep

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025--China agricultural film prices remained stable in September, as modest seasonal demand offset the impact of weak feedstock cost support.

09-17-2025 14:50:00

340,000 mt/yr new BOPP capacity to come on stream since Sep 2025

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025 – After 210,000 mt/yr BOPP capacity released after entering into the second half of 2025, another seven BOPP units with total capacity of 340,000 mt/yr would come on

09-17-2025 14:32:45

China EPS market price more likely to drop in Sep on weak demand

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025 – China EPS market price would be more likely to decline in September, mainly owing to expected weak demand, estimated by JLC.

09-17-2025 14:26:42

DOP prices rebound in mid-Sep

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2025--China DOP prices rebounded in mid-September, as the cost nudged up after falling.

09-15-2025 00:00:00

Independents' crude refining margins surge amid lower costs

Guangzhou (JLC), September 11, 2025--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude surged in the week ending September 10, because of falling crude costs, despite slightly lower sal

09-11-2025 16:47:22

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