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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 DOP prices slide on soft fundamentals and limited cost support

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026--Since May, China’s domestic DOP market has exhibited a downward trend, pressured by weak fundamentals and limited cost support, which has dampened market sentiment.

05-19-2026 10:35:44

India’s anti-dumping renewal to have limited impact on China’s PA Exports

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026 – On May 7, 2026, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued an affirmative final ruling in the first sunset review of anti-dumping duties, recommending that phthali

05-19-2026 10:24:17

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

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 spot PP prices remain firm on limited spot resources

Shandong (JLC), May 12, 2026 – China spot PP prices remained firm and were expected to stay so in the near future, mainly because of limited spot resources in the market, although the operating rate o

05-12-2026 09:36:12

Japan’s sudden earthquake has limited impact on China’s sulfur market

Shandong (JLC), April 22, 2026 – A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on April 20, with a focal depth of approximately 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 39.8

04-22-2026 13:58:37

China chlor-alkali sector faces limited impact from Middle East tensions

Shandong (JLC), March 11, 2026--While rising Middle East tensions have lifted energy prices, China’s chlor-alkali sector is expected to see only limited impact, with key markets still mainly shaped by

03-11-2026 11:01:47

China SBAC prices up on limited supply

Shandong (JLC), February 10, 2026--China’s sec-butyl acetate (SBAC) prices trended higher in January amid tight supply.

02-10-2026 00:00:00

Pakistan’s anti-dumping duties to put limited impact on China’s PVC exports

On January 2, 2026, the National Tariff Commission of Pakistan issued Announcement No. ADC50/2016/NTC/PVC/SR-II/2025, making a final affirmative ruling in the second sunset review of the anti-dumping

01-29-2026 09:05:14

PE prices see limited relief amid Fed rate cut

Shandong (JLC), December 16, 2025- Despite a U.S. rate cut that briefly supported crude oil prices and marginally improved cost support, PE prices remained under pressure as persistent bearish fundame

12-16-2025 10:16:41

China’s NBR prices to edge down on limited cost support, weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), November 19, 2025--China’s NBR prices are expected to edge down in the coming few months because of the limited cost-side support and weak fundamentals.

11-20-2025 17:42:28

US additional 100% tariff to bring very limited impact on China PA66 exports

Shandong (JLC), October 15, 2025 – US president Trump announced on Truth Social that starting November 1, 2025, the US will impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, on top of existing rates.

10-15-2025 14:46:36

China PE prices go range-bound on policy support, limited demand

China PE market is currently caught in a standoff between policy-driven optimism and lower-than-expected demand, resulting in a range-bound price movement.

08-27-2025 08:32:31

Natural latex price goes range-bound on limited supply and sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025—The natural latex market has reached a deadlock. Upstream producers stand firm on their offers amid limited raw material supply. However, the sluggish terminal demand dam

06-26-2025 11:51:13

China LPG imports drop in Oct on high costs and limited demand

Beijing (JLC), November 26, 2024—In October, China’s LPG imports totaled 3 million mt, down by 254,800 mt or 7.82% on month, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the PRC.

11-26-2024 14:36:47

Natural rubber futures limit down on cooling sentiment

Shandong (JLC), October 15, 2024—As the impact of macro factors had diminished, the natural rubber futures reached a limit-down. And the natural rubber supply remained tight currently, lending support

10-15-2024 10:00:33

China PP market to keep flat on limited support

06-20-2024 12:01:30

Apr PVC market to see limit rebound

China PVC market is predicted to rise in April underpinned by some bullish factors, but the rebound will be constrained by industrial environment.

03-28-2024 17:30:42

Post-festival DOP market sees limited variation

Shandong (JLC), February 22, 2024—After the Spring Festival holiday (February 10-17), China DOP market saw a bleak outlook due to dim demand, oversupply, and cost fluctuation.

02-22-2024 16:29:38

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