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Geopolitical shifts send China EPDM prices from surge to slump in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026—China’s EPDM prices surged from late February on geopolitical supply shocks, before reversing course from late April as weak fundamentals triggered a sharp correction.

07-23-2026 16:58:12

China SBS prices to consolidate at mid-to-high levels in Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026 – China SBS prices are expected to consolidate at mid-to-high levels in July, amid cost support, increasing supply and weak demand.

07-23-2026 09:58:32

China PP prices surge in Jul on robust cost support

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026--China PP prices surged in July on robust cost support. The crude oil-PP price correlation index climbed to 0.85 in 2026 amid crude volatility and tightening supply.

07-22-2026 17:48:25

China’s ammonium sulfate prices rise on multiple positive elements

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—In July, China’s ammonium sulfate market prices were gradually rebounding, bolstered by higher international urea prices, firm supply-demand fundamentals and policy suppo

07-22-2026 14:54:58

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

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

China MAP prices hold firm on robust cost support

Shandong (JLC), July 21, 2026--China MAP prices held steady at high levels in the first half of July, backed by solid cost support, despite sluggish demand and slow new order placements.

07-21-2026 17:10:26

China propylene glycol prices rise in mid-Jul

Shandong (JLC), July 21, 2026--China propylene glycol prices rose in mid-July due to higher costs and limited supply.

07-21-2026 15:32:58

Domestic fuel prices rebound after seven consecutive drops

Guangzhou (JLC), July 17, 2026--China's wholesale gasoline and diesel prices rebounded in the middle of July, after dropping for seven consecutive weeks, as international crude prices surged and dome

07-17-2026 18:00:50

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

Potassium sulfate industrial chain prices weaken on multiple negative factors

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—In July, China’s potassium sulfate and potassium chloride prices weakened simultaneously amid weakness in the supply-demand fundamentals. Potassium sulfate enterprises wh

07-16-2026 17:12:43

China calcium carbide prices retreat sharply amid weak demand

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026-- China's domestic calcium carbide market experienced sharp volatility over the past week, with prices surging early in the period before reversing lower.

07-16-2026 14:43:54

China acrylonitrile prices to edge higher in Q3 following Q2 softness

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026—China’s acrylonitrile prices softened in Q2 2026 on weak demand. Looking ahead to Q3, a seasonal demand recovery is expected to provide modest support.

07-16-2026 10:12:49

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

China PE prices rise on multiple support, to keep high in the near future

07-15-2026 16:30:33

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 titanium dioxide prices fall after rising in Q2

Shandong (JLC), July 14, 2026 – China titanium dioxide prices presented a rising-to-falling trend in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026.

07-14-2026 16:45:25

PP powder prices rebound on high cost, tight supply

07-14-2026 15:34:18

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