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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

China's ABS, EPS, PS show divergent profitability amid slipping styrene prices

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—Recently, retreating styrene prices have eased cost pressures for downstream sectors, yet ABS remained trapped in losses due to supply-demand headwinds, while EPS hovered

05-19-2026 11:04:33

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

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

Guangdong styrene hits 2025 low amid weak demand in Q3

Shandong (JLC), October 14, 2025—In the third quarter of 2025, Guangdong's styrene prices spiraled downward, hitting a yearly low due to weak supply-demand dynamics and declining futures.

10-14-2025 17:00:00

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

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

Asian toluene and MX prices move up on optimistic demand expectations

Shandong (JLC), January 25, 2024--Prices for Asian toluene and MX increased amid the rising prices for related products and optimistic demand expectations.

01-25-2024 09:38:24

Toluene, MX unit operating rates show mixed trends in Nov

Shandong (JLC), December 7, 2023--Operating rates of toluene units edged down in November, while those of MX units inched up.

12-07-2023 08:35:26

Styrene industry operating rate shows mixed trend

Shandong (JLC), May 30, 2023--Styrene industry operating rate showed mixed trend lately, with the operating rate of styrene, ABS and PS sectors down, while that of EPS industry inching up.

05-30-2023 09:44:37

JV HAPCO to build large refining-chemical project in NE China

Shandong (JLC), March 30, 2023--The joint venture HAPCO plans to build a large refining-chemical project in northeast China’s Liaoning Province in the second quarter this year after obtaining the requ

03-30-2023 16:14:08

Yangzi Petrochemical’s fire may impact chemical market little

Shandong (JLC), December 8, 2022--Sinopec Yangzi Petrochemical suffered from a fire at its No.1 ethylene cracking unit at around 13:08 pm on December 7. No one was injured in the fire, and the cause

12-08-2022 11:18:29

Dalian Petrochemical relocation project signed officially

Shandong (JLC) November 30, 2022--Dalian municipal government officially signed a cooperation framework agreement with CNPC on Dalian Petrochemical relocation project lately, according to a notice pu

11-30-2022 17:35:12

China toluene prices show mixed trend

Shandong (JLC), September 19, 2022--Toluene prices in north China were relatively firm lately, but those in east China and south China both inched down.

09-19-2022 16:32:56

China chemical market hit by halt of Nord Stream 1 pipeline

Shandong (JLC), September 14, 2022--The Nord Stream 1 pipeline was declared to be closed by Gazprom on September 2 due to failures, and this will impact part of China chemical market.

09-14-2022 09:44:52

China's UPR prices keep falling amid weak crude and off-peak season

Shandong (JLC), August 16, 2022--China's unsaturated resin (UPR) prices kept falling recently amid weak crude and off-peak season.

08-16-2022 15:52:00

China’s eight large-scale refining-chemical complex operations in 2022

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2022--China’s eight refining-chemical complexes with the capacity above 100 million mt/yr enjoyed new development in 2022.

07-22-2022 17:42:51

Bohai Chemical starts up phase-I relocation project

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2022--Tianjian Bohai Chemical brought online its phase-I relocation project lately marked by the start-up of three units in Bohua Nangang New Material Industrial Park, accord

07-15-2022 17:27:12

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