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China’s PO prices rise after dipping

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025—In mid-September, China’s propylene oxide (PO) market price rose after dipping, bolstered by the improvement in supply-demand fundamentals and firm feedstock prices.

09-18-2025 16:04:57

PP spot prices struggle for gains amid mixed drivers

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025--China's PP spot prices in early September fell short of the expected rally, due to entwined drivers and hinders.

09-18-2025 15:23:52

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

China PE market faces muted peak season despite policy support

Despite the traditional peak season, China's PE market saw a slight decline in September 2025 due to weak demand and cautious procurement, though the downturn was cushioned by supportive government po

09-18-2025 09:56:35

China MEG prices fluctuate due to tug-of-war between supply and demand

China MEG prices continued to fall in the East China market, as a result of both the expectations of supply expansion and the somewhat sluggish demand, keeping market sentiment s

09-18-2025 09:12:39

POY output to fall on supply-side structural adjustment

China Polyester Pre-Oriented Yarn (POY) output saw declines due to the supply-side structural reform.

09-17-2025 16:56:53

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 INE crude price extends gains on supply worries

Guangzhou (JLC), September 16, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to rise on Tuesday amid growing concerns over Russian oil supply.

09-16-2025 18:39:50

China’s textile and apparel exports decline in August

Shandong (JLC), September 16, 2025—In August, China’s textile and apparel exports declined due to multiple adverse factors.

09-16-2025 17:26:40

China caprolactam prices inch up on tightened supply

Shandong (JLC), September 16, 2025—China’s caprolactam market gained on tighter supply during the week ending Sep 11, but lackluster demand limited further upside.

09-16-2025 16:58:04

China PE market weakens on oversupply, sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), September 16, 2025--China polyethylene (PE) prices declined, as persistent weak demand and ample supply continued to weigh on sentiment.

09-16-2025 14:28:27

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

Recycled PP prices down on weak demand

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2025--The prices of recycled PP moved down in early September due to lackluster demand.

09-15-2025 00:00:00

China INE crude price slips after IEA raises supply growth forecast

Guangzhou (JLC), September 12, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Friday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) revised up its f

09-12-2025 19:08:59

Newly-added capacity weighs on China’s PP prices

Shandong (JLC), September 11, 2025--China polypropylene (PP) prices have continued declining broadly since 2021 due to supply growth and demand sluggishness.

09-11-2025 16:06:00

China PP powder output surges by 15.17% MoM in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 11, 2025 – China PP powder output totaled around 298,000 mt in August, surging by 15.17% month on month, supported by unit resumption, longer unit run time and commissioning

09-11-2025 16:03:07

China's CPI and PPI both fall in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 10, 2025--China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, fell 0.4% year on year in August, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed.

09-10-2025 13:03:59

China’s PP unit maintenance losses decline in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 9, 2025--China domestic polypropylene (PP) turnaround losses declined in August, while the start-up of new units added extra length to the market, compressing regional price

09-09-2025 16:00:59

China acrylonitrile prices grow amid supply shortage

Shandong (JLC), September 9, 2025—China’s acrylonitrile prices rose slightly in September due to supply constraints, but weak demand and overcapacity continued to squeeze profits, prompting production

09-09-2025 08:38:02

Zhejiang Shipping Group launches LNG bunkering business

Guangzhou (JLC), September 2, 2025--Zhejiang Shipping Group has recently completed its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering, the company said on its WeChat account on August 20.

09-02-2025 18:36:34

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