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U.S. benzene soars on tight supply; China stocks weigh

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025—The surge in overseas benzene prices boosted domestic sentiment, but ample supply and weak downstream demand capped gains, with prices likely to go range-bound in the

11-25-2025 09:17:30

China DAP prices firm on cost pressures, tight supply

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025—Amid high feedstock costs and tightening supply—yet weak demand—China's diammonium phosphate (DAP) market in November 2025 registered gains.

11-20-2025 16:48:29

China PP powder prices stay low despite propylene gains

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025—In mid-November, despite strong cost support from propylene and favorable PP granule-powder spread, PP powder prices continued to decline due to oversupply and weak d

11-20-2025 15:13:28

China agricultural film sees intensifying regional divergence amid weak demand and soft cost

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025—Recently, China's agricultural film sector showed regional divergence, since shrinking demand in North China lowered operating rates, while South China saw uptick in

11-19-2025 17:26:45

China PS prices rise on styrene rebound, but demand concerns linger

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025—China’s styrene futures rebounded short-term due to short-covering, port inventory declines, and stronger aromatics markets, but weak benzene fundamentals and cautiou

11-19-2025 09:36:20

China titanium dioxide imports, exports both up in Sep

Shandong (JLC), October 29, 2025—In September 2025, China's titanium dioxide exports increased by 12.86% month-on-month and 6.52% year-on-year, with India being the largest destination, while imports

10-29-2025 16:04:00

China MAP market: cost surge meets soft demand

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2025—Recently, domestic MAP market remained deadlocked under dual pressures of soaring costs and weak demand, with short-term stalemate likely to persist, while long-term t

10-28-2025 15:32:57

China PP industry shifts to high-end amid oversupply

Shandong (JLC), October 27, 2025—China's PP (polypropylene) industry is transitioning from homogeneous competition to high-end, structural oversupply, driven by capacity expansion and demand upgrading

10-27-2025 13:04:00

China TDI market in stalemate, awaits price cues

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2025—Recently, China's TDI market remained in a stalemate amid tightening supply and subdued demand, with limited export relief, as participants awaited month-end settlemen

10-22-2025 16:16:59

China MOP market range-bound amid oversupply

Shandong (JLC), October 21, 2025—Recently, China's potassium chloride (MOP) market showed regional divergence, with prices stabilizing amid slowing inventory growth and weak downstream demand, while t

10-21-2025 13:03:00

Weak demand, more supply weigh on China PE prices

Shandong (JLC), October 15, 2025—China’s PE market faced short-term price pressure due to high inventories, new capacity additions, and sluggish demand, with ongoing supply-demand imbalances.

10-15-2025 15:10:07

Guangdong styrene hits 2025 low amid weak demand in Q3

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025—In the third quarter of 2025, Guangdong's styrene prices spiraled downward, hitting a yearly low due to weak supply-demand dynamics and declining futures.

10-14-2025 17:00:00

China Sep styrene output dips 5.6% MoM

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025—In September 2025, China's styrene operating rate fell month-on-month but rose year-on-year, with output shrinking slightly; October supply was boosted by unit restart

10-14-2025 09:04:00

China butyl rubber market flat after holidays

Shandong (JLC), October 13, 2025—China’s butyl rubber prices remained stable during past National Day holidays and this year's Double Festival (October 1-8), with balanced supply-demand and cautious s

10-13-2025 16:05:28

China Aug acetone imports surge

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—From January to August 2025, China's acetone imports surged year-on-year, with August volumes rising both monthly and annually, primarily sourced from Thailand and S

09-25-2025 14:56:15

China BOPA import slump meets export boom in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025—In August 2025, China's BOPA imports fell month-on-month while exports rose, driven by domestic films' competitive edge in price, supply, and service replacing impor

09-24-2025 16:41:37

China Aug styrene exports rise 22% Y-o-Y

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—In August 2025, China’s styrene exports presented year-on-year growth.

09-23-2025 15:25:12

China acrylonitrile prices dip as supply rebounds, demand stays soft

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—In September 2025, the acrylonitrile market reached a fragile supply-demand balance, with expanded supply and sluggish demand weighing on prices, maintaining a weak

09-23-2025 08:55:52

China DMF prices hit 9-year low, Q4 may see narrow range volatility

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025—China’s DMF prices hit a 9-year low after rising in end-August, with weak supply-demand dynamics squeezing producers' profits. The market is expected to see limited

09-18-2025 15:42:14

China octanol prices hit 2025 low amid supply glut

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2025—In 2025, China's octanol market faced persistent oversupply and subdued demand, hitting yearly lows with short-term stagnation expected, while long-term weakness loo

09-15-2025 16:32:49

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