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Thailand’s anti-dumping probe into Chinese PVC could reshape Southeast Asian trade flows

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026--Thailand’s anti-dumping probe may reshape China’s PVC export landscape, with Southeast Asia’s supply chain shifting toward localized production.

07-08-2026 13:52:50

Geopolitical shifts shape Asian H1 PX prices from surge to slump

Shandong (JLC), June 30, 2026—In H1 2026, the Asian PX market moved sideways before surging, then swung wildly before tumbling.

06-30-2026 17:28:45

Historic reversal in Asia PE spreads and trade flow reshaping in H1 2026

Shandong (JLC), June 25, 2026--In H1 2026, Asian polyethylene (PE) price spread saw a historic reversal, with CFR China persistently trading at a discount to CFR Southeast Asia.

06-25-2026 16:46:40

Asian PTA market price weakens on falling PX price and bleak demand

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2026—In May, Asian PTA market trended lower, weighed by lukewarm demand and weakening feedstock costs. During the current lull in terminal industry, lackluster purchasing dampe

05-28-2026 11:39:47

China PE exports: Southeast Asia dominates, Middle East crisis fuels growth

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026—In April 2026, China's PE exports were centered on Southeast Asia while expanding into multiple regions, with the Middle East conflict creating opportunities for Chinese e

05-26-2026 10:04:00

Asian PX unit operating rate fall sharply on supply disruptions

Shandong (JLC), April 23, 2026--Crude supply disruptions drove Asian PX operating rates sharply lower, particularly in Japan and South Korea.

04-23-2026 16:30:54

Southeast Asia methanol prices surge 59.5% in March on supply fears

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2026—Since January 2026, Southeast Asian methanol prices have surged in March, driven by geopolitical tensions reducing Iranian exports and disrupting Strait of Hormuz shippi

03-19-2026 16:44:42

Asian ethylene prices continue downward trend in January

Shandong (JLC), February 11, 2026—Asian ethylene prices continued to decline throughout January 2026, and this downward trend is expected to persist in February.

02-11-2026 17:36:27

Asian PX prices forecast to rise before retreating in 2026

Shandong (JLC), January 29, 2026--For 2026, PX prices are projected to retreat after rising, with CFR China prices forecast to fluctuate within the range of $800-1,000/mt.

01-29-2026 17:26:15

Southeast Asia: A growth engine for China’s PVC exports

Shandong (JLC), December 11, 2025-Southeast Asia has become one of the most strategically important overseas markets for China’s PVC exports, supported by robust infrastructure demand, limited regiona

12-11-2025 14:08:02

Asian phenol prices soften over 2021-2025 despite brief rallies

Shandong (JLC), November 18, 2025--From 2021-2025, Asian phenol prices largely trended lower after initial gains despite several brief rebounds, with prices peaking at $1,592/mt CFR China in early Mar

11-18-2025 16:03:52

China’s PTA exports over Jan-Sep still focus on neighboring Asian markets

Shandong (JLC), October 28, 2025--China PTA capacity continued to expand in 2025, preserving the sector’s pattern of high exports and low imports. Exports were still directed mainly to nearby Asian co

10-28-2025 11:30:46

China's jet fuel exports to most Asia-Pacific markets increase in Jan-Sept

Guangzhou (JLC), October 21, 2025--China expanded its jet fuel exports to most Asia-Pacific markets in the first nine months of 2025 due to strong recovery in air travel demand in the region.

10-21-2025 19:18:58

Aug PTA exports still center on nearby Asian markets

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025--In August 2025, China’s PTA exports, at 299,100 mt, were again dominated by nearby Asian and Middle-Eastern countries.

09-23-2025 09:47:47

Asian PTA market trends sideways in August

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025—Asian PTA prices fluctuated in August amid tepid trading, largely tracking crude oil trends and China’s domestic market dynamics.

09-17-2025 15:52:15

China CPE exports up 5.98% in July on robust SE Asia demand

Shandong (JLC), August 28, 2025—In July 2025, China's CPE exports rose 5.98% MoM to 53,200 mt amid global reliance on China’s supply and domestic overcapacity, with Southeast Asia as the top importer

08-28-2025 09:04:33

June PTA exports still dominated by nearby Asian markets

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025--China imported only 1,200 mt of PTA in June 2025, up 1,100 mt month on month, while exports totaled 255,200 mt, down 10,000 mt month on month.

08-13-2025 17:05:00

Asian PX prices extend dramatic surge on multiple drivers

Shandong (JLC), May 15, 2025—Fueled by favorable feedstock trends and policy support, Asian PX prices staged a sustained recovery following the earlier steep decline.

05-15-2025 17:40:31

Asian PX prices decline amid falling cost and dwindling demand

Shandong (JLC), March 13--Asian PX prices have been falling amid weakened cost support and thinner demand since March 2025.

03-13-2025 16:02:30

Asian propylene prices down in February on waning demand, ample supply

Shandong (JLC), February 27, 2025—Asian propylene prices moved down in past days of February, due to waning downstream demand and capacity expansions.

02-27-2025 17:12:41

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