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China’s ethylene market softens before soaring in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 28, 2026—China’s ethylene market shifted from a weak to a record spike in Q1 2026, while margins varied sharply across production routes.

04-28-2026 10:27:08

China’s EO market soften before surging in Q1 2026 but remain unprofitable amid weak demand

Shandong (JLC), April 21, 2026--China’s EO market rebounded sharply after softening but stayed unprofitable with lower operating rates in Q1 2026.

04-21-2026 16:08:22

China PTA market review in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 16, 2026--In the first quarter of 2026, China’s PTA market saw a significant uptrend after a volatile start, with prices posting a marked increase quarter on quarter.

04-16-2026 17:34:34

China acetone market review in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2026—In the first quarter of 2026, China’s acetone market price surged after fluctuating at low positions.

04-15-2026 08:30:59

PSF market fluctuates upward amid cost support in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026--In Q1 2026, the polyester staple fiber (PSF) market exhibited an overall fluctuating upward trend. However, downstream buyers showed limited capacity to chase higher pr

04-14-2026 13:45:17

China’s aniline market robust in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026--In Q1 2026, China’s aniline market experienced an extreme rally.

04-09-2026 15:13:01

China textile and apparel exports surge in Jan-Feb 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2026—China’s textile and apparel exports opened 2026 with strong growth in the first two months, propelled by multiple positive factors.

03-19-2026 17:31:37

2.25 mln mt/yr new MEG capacity to be released in 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 18, 2026—Four new ethylene glycol (MEG) units with total capacity of 2.25 mln mt/yr would come on stream in 2026. In this way, China MEG capacity might total at 32.115 mln mt/yr

03-18-2026 10:06:56

415,000 mt/yr new acetone capacity to be released in 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 3, 2026 – Three phenol and acetone units with total acetone capacity of 415,000 mt/yr would come on stream in 2026. In this way, China total acetone capacity would be pegged at 4

03-03-2026 10:57:39

China’s fiber-grade PET prices to edge up post-Spring Festival 2026

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026--China’s fiber-grade PET prices stayed in a stalemate during the Chinese Spring Festival holiday, with further modest gains expected in the short term.

02-26-2026 17:06:24

1.91 million mt/yr new toluene capacity to come on stream in 2026

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026 – A total of 8 toluene units with total capacity of 1.91 million mt/yr would be put into production in 2026. In this way, China toluene capacity might total at 33.72

02-26-2026 09:07:31

Sinopec Henan to complete constr. of hydrocracker by end of 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), February 6, 2026--Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical aims to achieve mechanical completion of the oil refining part, including a hydrocracker, under its 1 million mt/yr ethylene projec

02-06-2026 18:57:43

Asian PX prices forecast to rise before retreating in 2026

Shandong (JLC), January 29, 2026--For 2026, PX prices are projected to retreat after rising, with CFR China prices forecast to fluctuate within the range of $800-1,000/mt.

01-29-2026 17:26:15

PetroChina Dushanzi to Bring Online Tarim Phase-II Ethylene Project in 2026

Guangzhou (JLC), January 29, 2026--PetroChina Dushanzi Petrochemical will bring online its Tarim Phase-II 1.2 million mt/yr ethylene project in 2026, People's Daily reported on January 16, 2026, citin

01-29-2026 11:54:54

China’s PFY industry transitions from expansion to value growth in 2021-2030

Shandong (JLC), January 15, 2026--In 2021-2025, China’s PFY capacity expanded steadily, though momentum gradually faded. From 2026 onward, growth will slow further as the industry prioritizes quality.

01-15-2026 11:02:36

China’s PE market weak in 2025 on bearish factors

Shandong (JLC), November 25, 2025--China’s polyethylene (PE) prices trended lower throughout the year given markedly rising domestic supply amid rapidly expanding capacity and less-than-expected downs

11-25-2025 15:08:52

China’s LLDPE market under pressure in 2025

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025--China LLDPE market had been under persistent pressure throughout 2025 and was still searching for a floor.

11-20-2025 15:39:45

Asian phenol prices soften over 2021-2025 despite brief rallies

Shandong (JLC), November 18, 2025--From 2021-2025, Asian phenol prices largely trended lower after initial gains despite several brief rebounds, with prices peaking at $1,592/mt CFR China in early Mar

11-18-2025 16:03:52

Anhui Wanwei starts building 200,000-mt new materials project

Guangzhou (JLC), November 17, 2025--On November 16, Anhui Wanwei Group Co., Ltd. commenced construction of a new 200,000 mt/yr ethylene-based functional polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resin project.

11-17-2025 19:14:25

Analysis on margins of two butanone production processes in 2025

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2025—The production margins of China’s two major processes in butanone production remained unfavorable. The weakening fundamentals of butanone weighed on its market prices

10-28-2025 17:16:44

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