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China’s 2026 fiber rules restrict low-grade recycled PSF and standardize labeling

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026--On July 1, Chinese updated fiber product measures curbed unsafe recycled PSF, standardized labels to protect consumers and upgrade the textile sector.

07-16-2026 17:55:30

China PSF tracks feedstocks lower as off-season persists

Shandong (JLC), July 2, 2026—In the near term, China’s polyester staple fiber (PSF) prices will likely drift lower in line with feedstocks, weighed by bearish sentiment and weak off-season demand, wit

07-02-2026 17:00:14

PSF market fluctuates downward after a surge in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), June 23, 2026—In the first half of 2026, China’s polyester staple fiber (PSF) prices trended higher before declining, driven largely by feedstock market fluctuations.

06-23-2026 13:17:00

China's PSF market downturn continues in May

Shandong (JLC), May 29, 2026—China’s polyester staple fiber (PSF) prices trended lower with fluctuations, and market trading remained subdued.

05-29-2026 17:25:06

China PSF output cuts intensify, operating rate below 80%

Shandong (JLC), May 14, 2026—In 2026, China’s polyester staple fiber (PSF) industry has proactively cut production due to persistently squeezed processing margins from high costs and weak demand, but

05-14-2026 08:55:01

Q2 PSF market trapped between cost pressure and demand stagnation

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026--China’s PSF market remains caught between stubborn cost pressures and lackluster demand in Q2, with limited upside potential and no clear trend in sight.

04-14-2026 16:48:22

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

PSF sees strong short-term momentum on Middle East turmoil

Shandong (JLC), March 6, 2026--Rising feedstock costs driven by geopolitical tensions, combined with recovering seasonal demand, supported strong short-term momentum in polyester staple fiber (PSF).

03-06-2026 16:19:54

China PSF operating rate rises, profit declines

Shandong (JLC), Jun 19, 2025--In the first half of 2025, the polyester staple fiber (PSF) industry showed an uptrend in operating rates, but profits declined significantly.

06-19-2025 16:05:00

China’s PSF exports soar YoY in Jan-Apr

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2025--China witnessed a remarkable year-on-year growth in polyester staple fiber (PSF) exports in January-April 2025, primarily driven by competitive prices.

05-27-2025 17:31:23

China PSF prices stabilize after falling in Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 30, 2025—China’s PSF (polyester staple fiber) prices stabilized after falling in April.

04-30-2025 10:53:53

China Q1 PSF prices slump on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), April 15, 2025--China PSF (polyester staple fiber) prices spiraled downwards in the first quarter of 2025 (Q1) amid growing output and waning demand.

04-15-2025 16:16:00

PSF industry chain margins review in 2024

Shandong (JLC), December 26, 2024--Theoretical margins of polyester staple fiber (PSF) in 2024 showed ups and downs, marking an increase on a year-on-year comparison.

12-26-2024 16:32:48

PSF production margin drop in Q1 2024

Shandong (JLC), April 16, 2024--The price of polyester staple fiber (PSF) showed an uptrend in the first quarter of 2024 amid firm feedstock prices.

04-16-2024 15:16:59

China PSF output and exports jump in Q3

Shandong (JLC), November 15, 2023--In the third quarter, the supply of polyester staple fibers (PSF) increased and demand jumped. The production and exports of PSF in the third quarter showed a sharp

11-15-2023 17:04:00

PSF capacity, output both up on year in H1, 2023

Shandong (JLC), July 25, 2023--The capacity and output of polyester staple fiber (PSF) both grew on a year-on-year comparison in the first half of the year, largely because of operation of newly-adde

07-25-2023 17:22:01

China PSF market sees growth in output and capacity in 1H 2023

Shandong (JLC), July 20, 2023--Domestic polyester staple fiber (PSF) market saw growths in both capacity and output in the first half of 2023, but it was worth mentioning that the rise in output was l

07-20-2023 16:40:00

PSF market prices move down in H1 2023

Shandong (JLC), June 27, 2023--Polyester staple fiber (PSF) market prices moved in a downturn in the first half of the year affected by multiple factors including demand and cost sides.

06-27-2023 16:33:58

PSF prices to drop after hitting new high

Shandong (JLC), June 20, 2022---China polyester staple fiber (PSF) prices are expected to drop after hitting a new high level in early June since October 2018.

06-21-2022 09:57:10

China PSF market analysis

Shandong (JLC), May 25, 2022--Domestic polyester stable fiber (PSF) market prices spiraled upwards from the beginning of the year, while the profit turned negative from end-February due to high cost.

05-25-2022 17:02:00

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