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China's PSF market downturn continues in May

Shandong (JLC), May 29, 2026—China’s polyester staple fiber (PSF) prices trended lower with fluctuations, and market trading remained subdued.

05-29-2026 17:25:06

China’s PP price index stays in high range on tight supply

Shandong (JLC), May 28, 2026--Tight supply from feedstock shortages and surging export demand pushed China’s polypropylene (PP) prices into a high range in March-May.

05-28-2026 17:32:18

High inventories force China’s ABS producers to cut output

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026—A wave of concentrated ABS production cuts emerged from late April. Producer inventories fell after the Labour Day holiday (May 1-5) but remain historically high.

05-27-2026 17:33:01

China’s SBS market extends downtrend in May on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), May 27, 2026--Persistent cost pressures and sluggish demand kept China’s SBS market on a downward track in May. Output remained at year-to-date lows despite a monthly rebound.

05-27-2026 11:30:11

China’s PP import market undergoes structural shift

Shandong (JLC), May 22, 2026—China's polypropylene (PP) import market from 2025 to 2026 saw total import volumes fall year on year, while average import prices peaked and then declined.

05-22-2026 17:36:00

PET bottle chip market prices fluctuate lower on supply-demand pressure

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026—The PET bottle chip market saw a breakdown in cost transmission this week.

05-19-2026 15:58:00

Polyester chip market prices to move sideways in May

Shandong (JLC), May 14, 2026--Polyester chip prices moved in a range in April, caught between cost support and weak demand. The range-bound trend is expected to continue in May.

05-14-2026 17:21:00

China ABS market swings sharply around Labour Day holiday

Shandong (JLC), May 11, 2026—China’s ABS market fluctuated sharply around the Labour Day holiday (May 1-5). Prices moved higher before the holiday, but reversed course after the break.

05-11-2026 16:27:00

China’s calcium carbide prices bottom out in late April

Shandong (JLC), April 29, 2026—After sharply falling since mid-April, domestic calcium carbide prices bottomed out on April 27, climbing by CNY100/mt at EXW price in some regions.

04-29-2026 17:08:23

South China’s toluene and MX prices to move sideways in May

Shandong (JLC), April 28, 2026—South China’s toluene and MX prices are expected to show range-bound movements in May. Cost support and a modest improvement in buying interest will provide some lift.

04-28-2026 17:17:34

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

High gasoline prices highlight NEV cost advantage

Shandong (JLC), April 21, 2026--Crude volatility pushed domestic refined oil prices higher, weakening traditional fuel demand while underscoring the cost edge of NEVs. China’s NEV sales remained robus

04-21-2026 17:27:41

ABS market sees sharp decline in mid-April

Shandong (JLC), April 21, 2026--China’s ABS prices surged then plunged in April, falling over CNY1,000/mt by April 17 amid easing geopolitics, high social inventories, and downstream resistance.

04-21-2026 14:12:34

China PTA market review in Q1 2026

Shandong (JLC), April 16, 2026--In the first quarter of 2026, China’s PTA market saw a significant uptrend after a volatile start, with prices posting a marked increase quarter on quarter.

04-16-2026 17:34:34

PET bottle chip market swings sharply in March on geopolitical risks

Shandong (JLC), April 14, 2026--Middle East tensions, supply constraints, and downstream caution drove wild PET bottle chip price swings in March.

04-14-2026 16:51:06

China’s PP unit maintenance losses increase in March

Shandong (JLC), March 31, 2026--China’s polypropylene (PP) maintenance losses in March amounted to 1.1008 million mt, a substantial rise of 335,100 mt from February.

03-31-2026 16:16:02

China’s PTA industry shifts from expansion to quality

Shandong (JLC), March 26, 2026--Between 2021 and 2025, China’s PTA industry witnessed sustained capacity growth coupled with the removal of obsolete units.

03-26-2026 17:28:37

PP prices surge on persistent Middle East conflict

Shandong (JLC), March 25, 2026—Escalating Middle East tensions stoked energy supply fears, lifting crude prices and driving polypropylene (PP) prices higher.

03-25-2026 17:38:29

Geopolitical tensions, inventory drawdowns drive PX market upswing

Shandong (JLC), March 24, 2026—A cyclical upswing is sweeping the PX market in 2026, fueled by inventory drawdowns and Middle East-driven crude supply risks. Near-term prices look poised to stay firm.

03-24-2026 17:02:46

China textile and apparel exports surge in Jan-Feb 2026

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2026—China’s textile and apparel exports opened 2026 with strong growth in the first two months, propelled by multiple positive factors.

03-19-2026 17:31:37

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