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China polyether prices to fluctuate at relatively low levels in H2 2026

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026 – China polyether prices may fluctuate at relatively low levels in the second half of 2026 (H2 2026), in consideration of relatively weak fundamentals and weakening impac

07-22-2026 08:57:10

TDI prices rebound on supply tightness, cost support; uptrend seen through late July

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—China’s TDI prices rallied in July after a weak June, driven by supply tightness, firm costs, and rising export demand, with the uptrend expected to continue through late

07-16-2026 08:57:00

China’s adipic acid market prices rise on heightened geopolitical tensions

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026—Notwithstanding the weakness in adipic acid supply-demand fundamentals, the heightened geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran have driven up international crude

07-15-2026 17:12:37

Polyether prices rebound on cost support, but seasonal demand caps upside

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026—China's polyether prices rebounded in early July amid strengthening feedstock costs and tightening PO supply, but off-season demand capped new orders, leaving the market

07-15-2026 14:32:23

China’s PO prices strengthen on multiple bullish factors

Shandong (JLC), July 14, 2026—China’s propylene oxide (PO) prices increased strongly recently, with EXW offers for PO in Shandong rising from CNY7,575/mt on July 8 to CNY8,585/mt on July 14, up about

07-14-2026 17:28:40

China PO losses spur capacity exit, HPPO ahead

Shandong (JLC), July 7, 2026—Currently, loss-ridden propylene oxide (PO) market sees accelerated capacity phase‑out, with integrated majors trading margins for market share, while HPPO looms as the lo

07-07-2026 16:23:57

EU tariffs reshape China BDO trade flows

Shandong (JLC), June 30, 2026—With EU anti-dumping duties and the removal of the export tax rebate doubling landed costs, China has lost its BDO market share in Europe, redirecting vo

06-30-2026 14:58:40

China’s PO prices drop sharply after surging in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), June 25, 2026—In the first half of 2026, China’s propylene oxide (PO) market declined significantly after surging on the whole, with prices moving in the range of CNY7,700-13,300/mt, a

06-25-2026 15:45:13

China BDO maintenance loss to hit 63,400 mt in Jun

Shandong (JLC), June 24, 2026 – China BDO maintenance loss is expected to reach 63,400 mt in June, because producers actively adjust supply through scheduled maintenance or load reductions in response

06-24-2026 10:52:18

China’s aniline prices fall after surging in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), June 18, 2026—In the first half of 2026, China’s aniline market declined after surging, with its price in Shandong/North China market moving in the range of CNY7,950-11,750/mt, an ampl

06-18-2026 17:45:28

China PO price range to narrow in June on regional supply shifts, weak demand

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026—Regional supply divergence and subdued demand are expected to narrow China’s PO price range in June, with Shandong prices forecast between CNY9,000-9,500/mt.

05-27-2026 17:10:08

China polymeric MDI prices decline on weak demand, despite supply-side support

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—China’s polymeric MDI prices drifted lower in May, under pressure from persistently weak demand, even as producer efforts to tighten supply offered certain support.

05-26-2026 15:48:46

PPG market prices down on multiple bearish factors

Shandong (JLC), May 21, 2026—Notwithstanding the on-going geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, its impacts on the market is weakening. With the macro-side upward momentum retreating, China’s PPG

05-21-2026 17:28:33

China’s adipic acid market prices pick up

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—China’s adipic acid market prices rebounded entering the second half of May, as Hualu Hengsheng Chemical raised the promised EXW price twice by CNY200/mt to CNY9,300/mt. H

05-19-2026 17:02:11

China DMF prices extend declines amid weak fundamentals, limited cost support

Shandong (JLC), May 18, 2026--China’s domestic DMF market has continued to slide since mid-April, primarily driven by bearish fundamentals and easing cost support.

05-18-2026 17:27:59

PO-propylene price inversion squeezes margins

Shandong (JLC), May 14, 2026—In mid-May 2026, a rare price inversion emerged between propylene oxide (PO) and propylene, with spreads narrowing sharply or even reversing, directly compressing PO produ

05-14-2026 14:56:25

EU anti-dumping duty to have limited impact on China’s adipic acid exports

Shandong (JLC), May 12, 2026 – The European Commission issued its final anti-dumping ruling on adipic acid originating in China on May 5, 2026, imposing duties ranging from 29.1% to 42.3% on Chinese p

05-12-2026 16:54:29

China PO market review in Q1

Shandong (JLC), April 23, 2026—In January-February, China’s propylene oxide (PO) price slipped after rising, primarily affected by variations in the supply-demand patterns. However, entering March, th

04-23-2026 17:18:16

Chinese PO market firm in early Apr

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026--Chinese PO market stayed firm in early April on firm feedstock costs, tight supply and robust export demand.

04-14-2026 14:38:02

Middle East truce tempers polyether, but near-term outlook still upbeat

Shandong (JLC), April 9, 2026—Although the temporary ceasefire in the Middle East has somewhat dampened bullish sentiment in the polyether market, the short duration of the truce, persistently tight p

04-09-2026 15:38:59

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