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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

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

PX prices to drift lower in H2 2026 on weaker fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2026—Lower feedstock costs and rising PX supply will weigh on H2 prices, with downstream demand offering only limited support.

07-09-2026 17:39:39

Geopolitical shifts shape Asian H1 PX prices from surge to slump

Shandong (JLC), June 30, 2026—In H1 2026, the Asian PX market moved sideways before surging, then swung wildly before tumbling.

06-30-2026 17:28:45

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

South China’s toluene and MX prices to move sideways in May

Shandong (JLC), April 28, 2026—South China’s toluene and MX prices are expected to show range-bound movements in May. Cost support and a modest improvement in buying interest will provide some lift.

04-28-2026 17:17:34

China OX prices sharply fluctuate following changes in oil price

China OX (ortho-xylene) prices fluctuated sharply in early March, 2026. The significant rises were caused by both higher production cost and tighter supply, while the declines were triggered by news-s

03-19-2026 15:04:09

Asian PX prices forecast to rise before retreating in 2026

Shandong (JLC), January 29, 2026--For 2026, PX prices are projected to retreat after rising, with CFR China prices forecast to fluctuate within the range of $800-1,000/mt.

01-29-2026 17:26:15

China PS prices rise on styrene rebound, but demand concerns linger

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025—China’s styrene futures rebounded short-term due to short-covering, port inventory declines, and stronger aromatics markets, but weak benzene fundamentals and cautiou

11-19-2025 09:36:20

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

Asian PX prices extend dramatic surge on multiple drivers

Shandong (JLC), May 15, 2025—Fueled by favorable feedstock trends and policy support, Asian PX prices staged a sustained recovery following the earlier steep decline.

05-15-2025 17:40:31

Benzene market prices plunge on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), March 13, 2025--Domestic benzene prices experienced a sharp decline in early March, undermined by the unfavorable macroeconomic environment.

03-13-2025 17:18:15

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

Asian PX prices rebound in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), January 26, 2025--Asian PX prices rebounded in the first half of January, thanks to strong feedstock cost support and firm fundamentals.

01-20-2025 18:04:00

OX market prices go higher on rising feedstock, warmer demand

Shandong (JLC), January 14, 2025--China OX market prices went higher in early January, largely driving up by rising feedstock prices and warmer demand.

01-15-2025 09:19:24

MX market prices inch up after eyeing slip

Shandong (JLC), November 18, 2024--MX market prices slipped as from November 8, due to falling crude oil, but rallied later buoyed by supply side.

11-18-2024 17:56:36

Toluene, MX prices expected to move sideways in Nov

Shandong (JLC), November 5, 2024--China toluene and MX prices are expected to move sideways at low levels in November, on account of falling supply and cost support, but soft demand.

11-05-2024 18:02:00

Benzene market prices show downtrend on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), Oct 17, 2024--Since late September, benzene prices have experienced a downward fluctuation due to an imbalance between supply and demand.

10-17-2024 17:31:30

PX producers still suffer from losses on lower prices

Shandong (JLC), September 19, 2024--PX producers still suffered from losses in early September, as PX prices went lower compared with naphtha prices.

09-19-2024 13:45:52

MX prices to inch up in Q3, but retreat in Q4

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2024--MX prices are expected to edge up in the third quarter, but will drop in the fourth quarter, mainly affected by supply-demand changes.

07-23-2024 15:19:58

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