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China's MX market stuck in stalemate amid absence of positive catalysts

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—China’s MX market was bogged down into a stalemate, due to supply pressures and weak traditional demand.

09-23-2025 16:18:40

China DOP prices face pressure amid soft fundamentals, weak cost support

Shandong (JLC), September 22, 2025—China’s domestic DOP market continues to face downward pressure, with weak fundamentals and minimal cost support constraining any potential gains.

09-22-2025 16:37:40

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

DOP prices rebound in mid-Sep

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2025--China DOP prices rebounded in mid-September, as the cost nudged up after falling.

09-15-2025 00:00:00

Xizhong Island's first 10,000-dwt terminal opens for business

Guangzhou (JLC), September 12, 2025--A liquid terminal at Dalian Changxing Island (Xizhong Island) Petrochemical Industrial Base saw the completion of its first cargo unloading on September 10.

09-12-2025 18:16:04

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

CNOOC Daxie starts qualified production at refining-chemical project

Guangzhou (JLC), August 26, 2025--CNOOC Ningbo Daxie Petrochemical has recently produced a batch of qualified polyethylene at its refining and chemical integration project in Zhejiang, the company sai

08-26-2025 18:29:41

June PTA exports still dominated by nearby Asian markets

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025--China imported only 1,200 mt of PTA in June 2025, up 1,100 mt month on month, while exports totaled 255,200 mt, down 10,000 mt month on month.

08-13-2025 17:05:00

China’s textile and apparel export growth slows in July amid trade disruptions

Shandong (JLC), Aug 13, 2025--From January to July, China’s textile and apparel exports remained positive, though July saw monthly declines due to front-loaded shipments and re-export restrictions.

08-13-2025 16:34:44

China BCS prices move sideways in mid-Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2025--China BCS market prices move sideways on the whole in mid-July. Feedstock ethylene oxide (EO) prices remained stable while n-butanol prices sank.

07-15-2025 00:00:00

Wanhua Chemical to shut phase-I ethylene plant for renovation

Guangzhou (JLC), May 28, 2025--Wanhua Chemical plans to halt production at its phase-I ethylene plant for technical renovation as from June 3, 2025, the company announced on May 23.

05-28-2025 19:11:57

China sec-Butyl acetate market gloomy amid soft demand

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2025—Since late April, China’s sec-Butyl acetate prices have been taking a nosedive amid weaker-than-expected demand.

05-27-2025 12:07:00

Wanhua Chemical starts up phase-II ethylene project

Guangzhou (JLC), April 8, 2025--Wanhua Chemical successfully commissioned its phase-II ethylene project on April 3, the company announced on April 4.

04-08-2025 18:25:08

Asian PX prices decline amid falling cost and dwindling demand

Shandong (JLC), March 13--Asian PX prices have been falling amid weakened cost support and thinner demand since March 2025.

03-13-2025 16:02:30

Styrene unit operating rate keeps high in Feb amid fewer overhauls

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2025—Domestic styrene industry operating rates remained high amid falling maintenance, while styrene output edged down in view of fewer natural days in February.

03-11-2025 16:34:33

Styrene unit operating rate up in Jan amid falling turnarounds

Shandong (JLC), February 18, 2025--China styrene unit operating rate increased in January, as the off-line units declined, and most units ran steadily.

02-18-2025 09:50:27

China PET bottle chip prices down amid weak demand, falling feedstock

Shandong (JLC), December 12, 2024 - China PET bottle chip prices moved down recently, pressured by weak demand and falling feedstock prices.

12-12-2024 16:12:47

ExxonMobil hits key milestone for Huizhou Ethylene Project

Guangzhou (JLC), December 10, 2024 – ExxonMobil has recently taken delivery of a crucial production unit for its Huizhou Ethylene Project in Guangdong province. The 1.6-million-mt/yr ethylene unit wa

12-10-2024 19:03:37

China BCS prices extend falls in mid-September

Shandong (JLC), Sep 20, 2024—Recently, the domestic BCS market prices saw a sharp decline. Weak purchasing intention from downstream buyers intensified a cautious market sentiment.

09-20-2024 14:08:44

China BCS prices stable in mid-Aug

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2024--China BCS prices remained stable on the whole, as the cost was stable.

08-20-2024 14:23:46

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