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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

Natural latex prices rise on multiple bullish factors

Shandong (JLC), October 13, 2026—Global latex is in the traditional output expansion period, whereas persistent rainfall both domestically and internationally continues to hamper tapping process, slow

10-13-2026 17:14:35

China INE crude price rises amid hurricane-related supply concerns

Guangzhou (JLC), October 9, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) increased modestly on Friday, supported by hurricane-led supply losses in the Unite

10-09-2026 18:59:13

Shandong independents' run rates slip in late September

Guangzhou (JLC), September 30, 2026--Shandong independent refiners' operating rates declined further in the week ending September 30, JLC’s data shows.

09-30-2026 19:21:16

Independents' crude refining margins grow in late September

Guangzhou (JLC), September 30, 2026--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude grew in late September, because of an increase in their sales revenue.

09-30-2026 17:11:07

China’s recycled PET prices fall slightly in late Sept

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2026—After rising consistently for about one month, recycled PET market prices weakened in late September, dragged down by multiple negative elements, such as falling pro

09-23-2026 15:37:31

China NBR latex prices rise in Aug on rising costs

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2026--China's NBR latex prices rose in August amid strong cost support, while downstream demand remained limited to rigid purchases.

09-10-2026 11:00:00

China INE crude price rises as US-Iran tensions escalate again

Guangzhou (JLC), September 9, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) extended gains on Wednesday as mounting tensions between the US and Iran fueled c

09-09-2026 19:17:13

Independents' crude refining margins improve in late August

Guangzhou (JLC), August 27, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' crude refining margins improved in late August, because of increasing sales revenue, despite higher crude costs.

08-27-2026 17:14:38

Recycled PET prices rise in late Aug on support of cost and demand

Prices of recycled PET rose after keeping stable in August.

08-27-2026 14:57:05

China PFY prices hold firm into late‑August, yet September faces critical demand test

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026--China PFY prices held firm in early-to-mid August on aggressive destocking and strong producer pricing power, but the real test will come in September.

08-20-2026 16:48:34

Natural latex prices move range-bound amid sluggish latex output growth and weak demand

Shandong (JLC), August 19, 2026—In August, during the traditional bumper harvest season, domestic and international tapping process, however, is interrupted by periodic heavy rain, leading to sluggish

08-19-2026 17:39:09

China PE prices to edge up in late August on low inventory, geopolitical premium

Shandong (LC), August 13, 2026—China’s PE prices are expected to edge up in late August, supported by low inventories and geopolitical crude oil premiums, although rising supply expectations

08-13-2026 08:35:37

TDI prices rebound on supply tightness, cost support; uptrend seen through late July

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—China’s TDI prices rallied in July after a weak June, driven by supply tightness, firm costs, and rising export demand, with the uptrend expected to continue through late

07-16-2026 08:57:00

China INE crude price soars as US-Iran tensions escalate

Guangzhou (JLC), July 9, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) surged further on Thursday amid mounting tensions between the US and Iran.

07-09-2026 19:17:54

Domestic and international natural latex markets indicate divergent trends

Shandong (JLC), June 17, 2026—In June, as latex output grows at a slow pace in Southeast Asia interrupted by frequent rainfall, and processing plants purchase modestly, raw material prices moved up. B

06-17-2026 17:36:15

State-owned refinery run rates stable in late May

Guangzhou (JLC), May 28, 2026--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates were unchanged in the week ending May 27 (Wednesday), JLC’s data shows.

05-28-2026 11:35:04

China's fuel prices drop again in late April, fourth week in a row

Guangzhou (JLC), May 6, 2026--China's wholesale gasoline and diesel prices dropped again in late April, the fourth week in a row, as state-owned refiners provided more discounts to promote their sale

05-06-2026 16:08:18

Shandong independents' run rates retreat in late April

Guangzhou (JLC), April 29, 2026--Shandong independent refiners' operating rates retreated in the week ending April 29, JLC’s data shows.

04-29-2026 19:04:16

China’s calcium carbide prices bottom out in late April

Shandong (JLC), April 29, 2026—After sharply falling since mid-April, domestic calcium carbide prices bottomed out on April 27, climbing by CNY100/mt at EXW price in some regions.

04-29-2026 17:08:23

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