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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 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

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

Polybutadiene operating rate rises in Jun

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026--In June, the operating rate of China’s polybutadiene units was 78.11%, up by 10.9 percentage points month on month.

07-16-2026 15:11:00

Shandong independents' run rates rise further in mid-July

Guangzhou (JLC), July 15, 2026--Shandong independent refiners' operating rates extended gains in the week ending July 15, JLC’s data shows.

07-15-2026 19:09:00

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

China’s SBS unit operating rate rises in Jun

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026--In June, the operating rate of SBS producers stood at 41.52%, up 4.09% month on month but down 27.63% year on year.

07-15-2026 16:02:00

China's CPI rises 1.0% on year in June

Guangzhou (JLC), July 9, 2026--China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, gained 1.0% year on year in June 2026, according to the latest data from the NBS.

07-09-2026 14:49:10

Northwest China methanol prices rise before falling in Q2

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026 – Northwest China methanol prices rose before falling in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, amid the development of the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

07-08-2026 08:59:01

China’s PDH unit operating rate rises further

Beijing (JLC), June 29, 2026--The overall operating rate of China’s PDH units averaged 68.99% in the week to June 25, up 2.58 percentage points compared with the week to June 18, JLC’s data showed.

06-29-2026 16:26:18

China PP powder prices rise in H1 on firm costs, but H2 outlook weakens

Shandong (JLC), June 24, 2026--China PP powder prices moved higher in H1 2026 on strong cost support, before stabilizing at elevated levels, with downside risks expected in H2.

06-24-2026 16:17:26

China’s SBS unit operating rate rises in May

Shandong (JLC), June 17, 2026--In May, the operating rate of SBS producers was 37.42%, up 5.48% month on month but down 28.80% year on year.

06-17-2026 14:47:33

Polybutadiene operating rate rises in May

Shandong (JLC), June 9, 2026--In May, the operating rate of China’s polybutadiene units reached 67.21%, up by 19 percentage points month on month.

06-09-2026 00:00:00

LNG imports rise over 30% MoM in May

Beijing (JLC), June 5, 2026—China’s 34 LNG terminals received around 4.93 million mt of LNG in May with a month-on-month increase of 34.2% and a year-on-year drop of 1.6%.

06-05-2026 11:41:19

China PE production to rise with less maintenance

China PE output is estimated to rise amid less maintenance in the near future, and the proportion of PE grades has shown some changes.

05-25-2026 17:49:33

Crude stocks at Shandong ports rise further on slowing consumption

Guangzhou (JLC), May 21, 2026--The stocks of crude, fuel oil and diluted bitumen at Shandong ports extended gains in the week ending May 21, mainly due to lower consumption.

05-21-2026 19:09:06

China INE crude price rises after US crude stocks plunge

Guangzhou (JLC), May 20, 2026--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) increased on Wednesday after data showed a slump in the US crude oil stockpiles.

05-20-2026 19:03:25

China propylene market sees early May gains reversed on supply rise, tepid demand

Shandong (JLC), May 12, 2026—China’s propylene market surrendered early May gains after the Labor Day holiday, as increased operating rates and cautious downstream buying pushed prices lower.

05-12-2026 17:02:36

China PP powder prices rise before falling in early May

Shandong (JLC), May 11, 2026—In early May, China’s PP powder prices rose then fell amid shifting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with the market overall fluctuating at high levels.

05-11-2026 16:20:41

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