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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’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’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

China TDI prices rebound on shrinking supply

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026—After falling for about a week since March 10, China TDI prices rebounded in mid-to-late March, mainly because of shrinking supply, rising cost and rigid replenishment d

03-24-2026 09:59:31

China’s PO prices in high volatility following feedstock movements

Shandong (JLC), March 18, 2026—China’s propylene oxide (PO) market prices were in high volatility, mainly following its feedstock propylene market.

03-18-2026 17:32:20

China’s DMF prices surge on geopolitics, then ease on soft demand

Shandong (JLC), March 17, 2026--China DMF prices soared recently on firmer cost support and improving demand amid escalating geopolitical tensions, though a short-term pullback is expected.

03-17-2026 16:25:19

Polyether product prices surge on geopolitical tension

Polyether product prices surge in early March, affeced by the geopolitical tension in the Middle East region.

03-12-2026 16:01:31

China PO prices continuously hit new highs amid accident shrinking supply

Shandong (JLC), November 20, 2025 – China propylene oxide (PO) market price continuously hit new highs in mid-November, mainly because of accident shrinking supply. On November 19, Shandong PO EXW pri

11-20-2025 10:19:00

China TDI market in stalemate, awaits price cues

Shandong (JLC), October 22, 2025—Recently, China's TDI market remained in a stalemate amid tightening supply and subdued demand, with limited export relief, as participants awaited month-end settlemen

10-22-2025 16:16:59

Polyether prices face downward pressure soon

Shandong (JLC), October 21, 2025--Polyether prices are projected to decline in the short term, pressured by weakened cost support, rising supply and muted demand.

10-21-2025 17:01:00

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