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Exports drive toluene higher in May, weak demand to limit June gains

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—In May, the South China toluene market fell first and then rose, driven by exports, but weak domestic demand limited the upside; for June, the market is expected to see ra

05-26-2026 14:34:26

Styrene steady amid geopolitical upheaval, supply risks contained

Shandong (JLC), March 5, 2026—While geopolitical tensions boost crude and related costs, the direct supply impact on styrene is minimal given limited imports; the market is thus set for a firm yet ran

03-05-2026 08:26:33

South China styrene stocks to fall again after holiday rebound

Shandong (JLC), February 26, 2026—Although styrene inventories in South China rebounded sharply after the Spring Festival holiday (February 15-23) due to waning demand, port stocks are expected to dra

02-26-2026 15:02:39

China styrene output to dip in Feb after modest Jan gain

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026—In January, China's styrene industry operated at a low level with a slight month-on-month output increase, while February is expected to see a moderate recovery in op

02-10-2026 09:22:24

China MX prices rebound after decline, off-season outlook remains challenging

Shandong (JLC), October 30, 2025--MX prices staged a brief rebound after a prolonged decline, though supply-demand pressures will continue to constrain any seasonal recovery.

10-30-2025 17:45:03

Up/downstream strength fails to break toluene market deadlock

A market stalemate persisted for toluene as support from firm upstream markets was offset by ample domestic supply and cautious trader sentiment, leading to continued sideways consolidation.

09-25-2025 09:50:40

Operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunges, while that of main downstream producers increases

The operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunged due to the shutdown of some main units, while the operating rate of main downstream producers, EPS, ABS and PS, increased in different degree.

09-16-2025 17:17:53

Plunge in MX price has impacts on its industrial chain

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2025—The recent decline in China’s MX market prices has resulted in variations in relations between it and its upstream & downstream markets. For instance, the narrowing spre

03-19-2025 17:12:27

China benzene imports remain high in Nov

Shandong (JLC), December 20, 2024—China’s benzene imports in November maintained at high levels, due to the closure of arbitrage window between the US and South Korea.

12-20-2024 17:57:21

China raises PX imports in Q1

Shandong (JLC), May 8, 2024--PX imports increased in the first quarter when the industry operating rate was higher, but no units came online.

05-08-2024 15:03:25

Benzene prices overall rise in Q1 and to extend gains in Q2

Shandong (JLC), April 10, 2024—China’s benzene prices increased in the first quarter and were expected to continue to rise in the second quarter.

04-10-2024 17:37:48

Toluene, MX supply expected to drop on rising maintenance

Shandong (JLC), April 3, 2024--The supply of toluene and MX is predicted to drop during March-May, arising from increasing unit turnarounds.

04-03-2024 17:24:41

Intensive maintenance to ease PX supply pressure in April

Shandong (JLC), Mar 27, 2024—China PX prices went range-bound in January-March, but are expected to rise in April due to intensive unit maintenance, JLC estimates.

03-27-2024 17:21:36

China PA imports and exports both gain in Oct

Shandong (JLC), November 21, 2023—China phthalic anhydride (PA) imports and exports both increased month on month.

11-21-2023 16:35:51

China benzene prices extend gains in August on strong demand

Shandong (JLC), August 29, 2023--Domestic hydrogenated benzene market prices extended gains in August, taking cues from strong demand.

08-29-2023 17:10:28

Styrene unit shutdowns fail to boost S China market

Shandong (JLC), May 30, 2023--Styrene market in south China remained lukewarm in late May due to high inventory and dim demand, though unit shutdowns tightened the product supply temporarily.

05-30-2023 08:29:16

China caprolactam prices sustain fluctuations at high prices in Q1 2023

Shandong (JLC), April 7, 2023--In the first quarter of 2023 (Q1 2023), China's caprolactam prices went range-bound at high prices.

04-07-2023 18:45:00

China styrene industrial chain market analysis

Shandong (JLC), March 27, 2023--China’s styrene industrial chain market prices showed different trends in the week over March 17-23.

03-27-2023 16:40:00

China styrene industrial chain profits poor overall

Shandong (JLC), February 15, 2023--Domestic styrene producers have suffered from losses in February, attributed to slow downstream recovery after the Chinese New Year holiday (January 21-27, 2023) whi

02-15-2023 09:19:05

China raises acetone imports in 2022

Shandong (JLC), February 3, 2023--Acetone imports in China increased in 2022, as falling domestic supply resulting from unit maintenance spurred importers’ buying interest for imported cargoes.

02-03-2023 17:07:29

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