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China PP market: structural price divergence deepens across grades

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2026 — China’s PP industry is undergoing a wave of capacity additions, while product differentiation continues to widen.

10-22-2026 15:58:16

China PP supply reshaped by oil- and coal-based margin divergence

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2026—Oil-based PP margins remain volatile on crude oil and naphtha costs while coal-based PP holds a resilient baseline, driving divergent turnaround and grade slate strate

10-22-2026 14:48:01

China's daily apparent kerosene consumption grows 3.46% in September

Guangzhou (JLC), October 21, 2026--China's apparent consumption of kerosene went up month on month in September 2026, mainly due to slumping exports.

10-21-2026 18:47:38

China's apparent diesel consumption gains slightly in September

Guangzhou (JLC), October 21, 2026--China's daily apparent consumption of diesel edged up month on month in September 2026, driven up by rising output, but somewhat weighed down by soaring exports.

10-21-2026 18:45:41

China's September apparent gasoline consumption rises on month

Guangzhou (JLC), October 21, 2026--China's daily apparent consumption of gasoline increased month on month in September 2026, because of slightly higher daily production and lower exports.

10-21-2026 18:43:31

China PP prices range-bound as low-run-rate support meets muted demand

Shandong (JLC), October 21, 2026-- In the week ended October 16, China PP spot prices held in a range amid low run rates and muted demand.

10-21-2026 17:31:03

Bottle-grade PET fall from highs as cost support meets sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), October 21, 2026--China’s bottle-grade PET market traced a trajectory of retreat from high levels and wide volatility.

10-21-2026 17:22:54

China mPP price rise capped by demand side in peak season

The growth of metallocene polypropylene (mPP) market fell short of expectations in the traditional peak season.

10-21-2026 16:25:50

China POM market to stay range-bound on weak demand and recovering supply

Shandong (JLC), October 21, 2026—China’s POM prices are expected to remain range-bound in the short term, as firm cost support is offset by recovering supply and sluggish downstream demand.

10-21-2026 16:21:58

China PP product slate realigns amid maintenance and margin pressure

Shandong (JLC), October 20, 2026—During January-October, China’s PP product slate shifted markedly as maintenance peaked in April, raffia lost share in Q2, while specialty grades recovered in Q3.

10-20-2026 17:19:04

Butyl rubber prices trend higher amid tight supply

Shandong (JLC), October 20, 2026—China Butyl rubber prices are rising on geopolitical supply disruptions, SIBUR’s September hike and tight spot supply. During periods of supply contraction, prices ten

10-20-2026 16:55:41

China PA6 market remains caught between cost support, weak demand

Shandong (JLC), October 20, 2026 — China’s PA6 market has fluctuated at elevated levels, with firm cost support underpinning prices while lacklustre demand limits further gains.

10-20-2026 16:32:05

Sinopec Guangzhou first supplies custom asphalt to Guangdong expressway

Beijing (JLC), October 20, 2026—Sinopec Guangzhou Petrochemical laid its customized high-ductility asphalt on the Guangzhou-Shaoguan Expressway for the first time on October 10, the company said on it

10-20-2026 15:45:06

China's MEG prices continue to fall on recovering supply and weak demand

Shandong (JLC), October 20, 2026--China's MEG prices continued to fall after the National Day holiday (October 1-7), pressured by recovering supply and weak demand.

10-20-2026 14:53:36

China calcium carbide prices resume downtrend amid recovering supply, weak demand

Shandong (JLC), October 20, 2026 — China’s calcium carbide prices have retreated from recent highs as supply constraints ease and downstream demand remains subdued.

10-20-2026 11:05:53

China INE crude price drops amid prospect of more Russian supply

Guangzhou (JLC), October 19, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) fell further on Monday as US sanctions relief on Russian energy exports raised hop

10-19-2026 18:58:14

China’s propylene prices keep high on declining supply

Shandong (JLC), October 19, 2026--China’s propylene market generally rose first and then fluctuated narrowly at high levels since October.

10-19-2026 17:21:16

China’s caustic soda market remains subdued in Q1-Q3 amid oversupply

Shandong (JLC), October 15, 2026--China’s caustic soda market remained subdued in Q1-Q3 2026 as oversupply persisted.

10-15-2026 17:28:00

China PP capacity expansion meets weak demand in Q4

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2026—China’s PP total capacity is set to exceed 51 million mt/yr in Q4, but ramp-up delays and turnarounds cushion near-term supply while sluggish downstream demand limits

10-14-2026 16:39:45

China’s aniline prices to hit year-to-date high on supply crunch

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2026--China’s aniline prices are poised to notch a fresh yearly high, as concentrated overhauls of units keep supply on a sustained tightening track.

10-14-2026 15:33:59

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