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China polyester yarn prices fluctuate in Aug on cost swings and subdued demand

Shandong (JLC), September 1, 2026--China’s polyester yarn market fluctuated in August amid swinging feedstock costs and subdued textile demand.

09-01-2026 16:38:40

China’s PTA prices fall after rising in Aug 2026

Shandong (JLC), August 27, 2026--China’s PTA market saw a fluctuating upward trend in August, with a narrow pullback near month-end.

08-27-2026 15:49:19

BCS prices rise on tight supply, higher cost

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026--China's BCS market prices rose on the whole in mid-August amid tight supply and higher costs.

08-26-2026 11:43:00

LLDPE holds range-bound as low inventory and supply cuts underpin prices

Shandong (JLC), August 25, 2026--Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East did not show any clear signs of easing, and LLDPE futures and spot prices remained range-bound at elevated levels. Current mar

08-25-2026 15:13:41

BOPP prices go range-bound in Aug

Shandong (JLC), August 24, 2026--China's BOPP market traded range-bound overall in August , weighed down by subdued demand and weakening cost support after an early-month rally.

08-24-2026 16:14:50

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

China’s butanone prices fluctuate upwards

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026—Heightened tensions in the Middle East from mid-August sent international crude oil prices higher, and the prices of related aromatics products and C4 raffinate followe

08-20-2026 16:42:55

South China’s toluene prices rise on tight supply and higher crude prices

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026—South China’s toluene market prices have been on an uptrend since early August, bolstered by spot supply constraints and higher international crude oil prices. As of Au

08-20-2026 15:52:06

China octanol prices extend gains on firm cost support and tight supply

Shandong (JLC), August 17, 2026—China’s octanol prices extended their gains through mid-August, supported by firm cost-side support and tight supply.

08-17-2026 17:30:12

China butanone prices weaken in early Aug on soft demand

Shandong (JLC), August 17, 2026—China’s butanone prices retreated in early August, weighed down by weak seasonal demand, profit-taking sales, and softer crude prices.

08-17-2026 13:57:05

China’s DMC prices on range-bound move

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026—From end-July to early August, China’s dimethyl carbonate (DMC) market prices were mainly on a range-bound move, with those in East China loitering at CNY4,125/mt, bols

08-13-2026 17:32:04

Asian PTA prices fluctuate higher in Jul

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026--Asian PTA markets fluctuated higher in July 2026, though trading remained thin and the monthly average fell from June.

08-13-2026 14:09:00

Acrylic acid prices move sideways in Jul

Shandong (JLC), August 5, 2026--In July, China's acrylic acid market prices moved sideways, with the price center shifting noticeably lower month on month.

08-05-2026 15:12:11

Jul PE supply rises on unit restarts while spot prices stay elevated

Shandong (JLC), July 28, 2026--China’s polyethylene (PE) supply rose month-on-month in July as maintenance units restarted, while spot prices stayed elevated and range-bound tracking upstream costs.

07-28-2026 16:50:51

China acrylic acid prices up on higher costs

Shandong (JLC), July 27, 2026--China's acrylic acid market prices surged in mid-July due to higher feedstock propylene prices.

07-27-2026 15:58:04

China’s toluene and MX prices rebound on renewed U.S.-Iran conflicts

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—China’s toluene and MX market prices rebounded in early July, after hitting a relatively low level of the year in late June. As of July 16, taking prices at Jiangsu port

07-22-2026 09:24:09

China propylene glycol prices rise in mid-Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 21, 2026--China propylene glycol prices rose in mid-July due to higher costs and limited supply.

07-21-2026 15:32:58

South China’s toluene prices rise on surging crude price and supply constraints

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—Toluene prices in South China were rising from July 8 on surging international crude oil prices fueled by the escalating geopolitical conflict and tightening spot supply

07-16-2026 17:29:06

China acrylonitrile prices to edge higher in Q3 following Q2 softness

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—China’s acrylonitrile prices softened in Q2 2026 on weak demand. Looking ahead to Q3, a seasonal demand recovery is expected to provide modest support.

07-16-2026 10:12:49

China's DMF prices move sideways after falling in early Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 14, 2026--China's DMF prices moved sideways in early July after late-June declines, as feedstock costs rebounded but demand stayed slack.

07-14-2026 15:04:00

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