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PP powder prices keep declining on multiple bearish factors

Shandong (JLC), December 11, 2025--PP powder producers faced ongoing production cost pressure, and with multiple bearish factors, PP powder prices declined.

12-11-2025 18:04:56

Nov SBS unit operating rate down

Shandong (JLC), December 11, 2025--SBS unit operating rate decreased to 65.96% in November 2025, down by 2.69% month on month, but up by 3.19% year on year.

12-11-2025 18:02:58

China’s dry SBS imports surge 76% MoM in October

Shandong (JLC), November 27, 2025—In October 2025, China imported 7,380 mt dry SBS (40021913), up by 75.76% MoM and up by 52.96% YoY. While, China’s dry SBS exports were 7,451 mt, up by 0.86% MoM.

11-27-2025 15:48:45

China PET bottle chip exports rise on multiple drivers

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025—China’s PET bottle chip exports posted strong growth in October, driven by a global supply-demand imbalance and China's industrial advantages.

11-25-2025 17:24:02

China’s carbon black prices continue to climb on cost support

Shandong (JLC), November 24, 2025--China's carbon black market moved higher in November on firm cost support, though weak seasonal demand from the tire industry capped notable price gains.

11-24-2025 17:45:16

PP market continues downturn on slow inventory drawdown

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025--China's PP market exhibited strong price resilience amid high inventories in October, supported by plant turnarounds and exports.

11-20-2025 16:24:59

Oct SBS unit operating rate up

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025--SBS unit operating rate rose to 68.65% in October 2025, up by 1.72% month on month and 7.97% year on year.

11-20-2025 11:48:15

China September BCS imports drop on month, on year

Shandong (JLC), October 31, 2025--According to data from General Administration of Customs of the PRC, in September 2025, China imported 15,107.37 mt of butyl cellosolve (BCS).

10-31-2025 17:32:24

China September PTA exports down on year

Shandong (JLC), October 31, 2025--China PTA imports remained scarce in September, totaling 1,100 mt, while the exports read 343,700 mt, falling by 37,000 mt or 9.72% year on year.

10-31-2025 17:30:55

China MX prices rebound after decline, off-season outlook remains challenging

Shandong (JLC), October 30, 2025--MX prices staged a brief rebound after a prolonged decline, though supply-demand pressures will continue to constrain any seasonal recovery.

10-30-2025 17:45:03

China’s PP market to extend weakness in November

Shandong (JLC), October 29, 2025--The PP market consolidated after an October decline and is poised to weaken further in November, pressured by limited cost support, growing supply.

10-29-2025 16:57:26

China’s oil-extended SBS imports up but exports down in September

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2025—In September 2025, China imported 188 mt of oil-extended SBS (40021914), up by 9.88% MoM, but down by 17.87% YoY.

10-28-2025 15:39:16

China ethylene imports grow for five straight months

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2025—China’s ethylene imports grew for the 5th straight month in September, up 5.07% MoM and 58.51% YoY, while exports fell sharply by 34.62%.

10-28-2025 14:34:56

China carbon black imports and exports rise in Aug

Shandong (JLC), October 27, 2025--In August, the imports and exports of carbon black grew compared to the previous month, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the PRC.

10-27-2025 17:33:38

PP powder prices extend downturn on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), October 23, 2025—In early-to-mid October, the PP powder market was pressured by mixed factors, with prices continuing their downward trend.

10-23-2025 15:30:59

China Sep textile and apparel exports decline on weak global demand and growing competition

Shandong (JLC), October 20, 2025—In September, China’s textile and apparel exports totaled $24.42 billion, down 1.4% year on year.

10-20-2025 16:58:21

China PX losses set to ease after prolonged slump in 2025

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—China's PX industry was mostly unprofitable throughout 2025, with losses seen during most of the year. The only exception occurred in May and June.

09-25-2025 17:19:27

Carbon black market prices fluctuate at low levels on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—Rising high-temperature coal tar prices squeezed carbon black production margins, while weak demand dragged down carbon black prices.

09-25-2025 15:50:05

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 BCS prices extend decline on sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025—Recently, the domestic BCS market prices continued their downward trend, falling to multi-year lows.

09-24-2025 14:49:41

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