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China NBR latex prices rise in Aug on rising costs

Shandong (JLC), September 10, 2026--China's NBR latex prices rose in August amid strong cost support, while downstream demand remained limited to rigid purchases.

09-10-2026 11:00:00

China's CPI gains 0.8% on year in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 9, 2026--China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose by 0.8% year on year in August 2026, according to the latest data from the NBS.

09-09-2026 16:29:36

Agricultural film market shows mild uptrend in Aug, to rise further in Sep

09-09-2026 16:27:03

China’s nylon filament yarn market hold steady before rising in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 8, 2026--China’s nylon filament yarn prices stabilized before moving higher in August, amid robust cost support and lukewarm downstream demand.

09-08-2026 17:42:45

China's crude imports up again in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 8, 2026--China's crude oil imports extended month-on-month gains in August 2026, according to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC).

09-08-2026 17:23:11

China’s MX output climbs in Aug on rising operating rate

Shandong (JLC), September 8, 2026--China's mixed xylene (MX) output climbed to 3.33 million mt in August as operating rates rebounded toward 76.7%, with September supply expected to reach a year-to-da

09-08-2026 16:56:04

China's oil product exports continue to rise in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 8, 2026--China's oil product exports increased further month on month in August 2026, according to the preliminary data released by the General Administration of Customs of

09-08-2026 16:03:48

Polybutadiene operating rate rises in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 8, 2026--In August, the operating rate of China's polybutadiene units was 79.99%, up by 0.57 percentage points month on month.

09-08-2026 15:22:05

August styrene operating rate hits new low

Shandong (JLC), September 8, 2026--In August 2026, multiple major units underwent concentrated production cuts and shutdowns, pushing styrene's operating rate to its lowest level since March 2024.

09-08-2026 11:49:42

China polyester yarn prices fluctuate in Aug on cost swings and subdued demand

Shandong (JLC), September 1, 2026--China’s polyester yarn market fluctuated in August amid swinging feedstock costs and subdued textile demand.

09-01-2026 16:38:40

China to raise fuel ceilings on August 29

Guangzhou (JLC), August 28, 2026--China will raise its retail ceilings of gasoline and diesel on August 29, 2026 (Saturday), as international crude prices have rebounded over the past 10 working days.

08-28-2026 13:37:50

Independents' crude refining margins improve in late August

Guangzhou (JLC), August 27, 2026--Shandong-based independent refiners' crude refining margins improved in late August, because of increasing sales revenue, despite higher crude costs.

08-27-2026 17:14:38

China PP prices rise in August as supply tightness and costs support

Shandong (JLC), August 27, 2026—China’s PP prices fluctuated higher in August on supply tightness and cost support. September may see further slight gains, though unit restarts and hand-to-mouth

08-27-2026 16:03:19

China’s PTA prices fall after rising in Aug 2026

Shandong (JLC), August 27, 2026--China’s PTA market saw a fluctuating upward trend in August, with a narrow pullback near month-end.

08-27-2026 15:49:19

Recycled PET prices rise in late Aug on support of cost and demand

Prices of recycled PET rose after keeping stable in August.

08-27-2026 14:57:05

Dark-colored rubber prices in Qingdao strengthen in August

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2026—Imported natural rubber market in Qingdao fluctuated upwards in August. As of August 24, near-port and spot offers of STR20 in Qingdao were pegged at $2,345–2,350/mt, r

08-26-2026 11:22:39

BOPP prices go range-bound in Aug

Shandong (JLC), August 24, 2026--China's BOPP market traded range-bound overall in August , weighed down by subdued demand and weakening cost support after an early-month rally.

08-24-2026 16:14:50

China PFY prices hold firm into late‑August, yet September faces critical demand test

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026--China PFY prices held firm in early-to-mid August on aggressive destocking and strong producer pricing power, but the real test will come in September.

08-20-2026 16:48:34

Caution prevails in China EPDM market in Aug amid weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), August 18, 2026--Caution will prevail in China's EPDM market in August, with weak demand and ample supply weighing on fundamentals, but elevated costs and pre-season restocking providi

08-18-2026 16:00:03

China methanol maintenance peaks in July-August

Shandong (JLC), August 17, 2026--China's methanol industry entered a seasonal maintenance peak in July-August, with 24.86 million mt/yr of capacity under maintenance as of August 13, up 18% YoY.

08-17-2026 16:27:21

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