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China's ethanol market to face mounting supply pressure in H2 as coal-based capacity surges

Shandong (JLC), July 23, 2026--China’s ethanol market is expected to face mounting supply pressure in H2 2026, as coal-based capacity continues to expand.

07-23-2026 16:59:00

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 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’s 2026 fiber rules restrict low-grade recycled PSF and standardize labeling

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026--On July 1, Chinese updated fiber product measures curbed unsafe recycled PSF, standardized labels to protect consumers and upgrade the textile sector.

07-16-2026 17:55:30

China's DOP market rebounds in early-to-mid Jul on firmer costs and recovering demand

Shandong (JLC), July 15, 2026--China’s DOP market rebounded in early-to-mid July amid climbing feedstock costs and recovering downstream demand.

07-15-2026 17:46:10

China POM prices retreat from H1 peak on lower costs, sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2026--China’s POM market surged to a yearly high before retreating steadily in H1 2026 as feedstock costs slid and demand remained sluggish.

07-09-2026 15:48:49

Tight supply to bolster China’s EVA market in Jul, yet oversupply dims Aug outlook

Shandong (JLC), July 8, 2026--China’s EVA market is expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias in July, as tight supply offsets weak cost fundamentals and sluggish downstream demand.

07-08-2026 16:48:51

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

China fiber-grade PET prices rally then retreat in Jun

Shandong (JLC), July 3, 2026--China fiber-grade PET prices rose before slumping in June 2026, and limited cost support and sluggish textile orders will sustain the bearish downtrend through July.

07-03-2026 17:55:55

China liquid chlorine prices soften in Jun on weak demand, with limited downside ahead

Shandong (JLC), July 1, 2026--China’s liquid chlorine market softened in June as downstream demand stayed sluggish amid the traditional summer off-season.

07-01-2026 17:40:00

China EPS prices retreat to pre-US-Iran tensions levels in Q2 after hitting record highs

Shandong (JLC), June 25, 2026--China EPS market tumbled down from record peaks in Q2 2026, with prices gradually returning to pre-conflict levels amid fading cost support and sluggish demand.

06-25-2026 17:45:37

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 caustic soda prices stay subdued in H1 on oversupply

Shandong (JLC), June 18, 2026--China caustic soda prices hovered at subdued levels overall in H1 2026, as oversupply outweighed the supportive impacts from unit maintenance and robust exports.

06-18-2026 16:57:35

China POE prices move down as geopolitical risks fade

Shandong (JLC), June 10, 2026--As US-Iran geopolitical impacts faded, POE prices edged lower on weakened cost support and shifting supply-demand fundamentals.

06-10-2026 17:37:30

China PA filament yarn prices extend downtrend in May

Shandong (JLC), June 9, 2026--China polyamide (PA) filament yarn prices extended their downtrend in May 2026 and are expected to trade range-bound at lower levels in June.

06-09-2026 15:19:58

China's PE prices to trend lower from March-May peaks

Shandong (JLC), Jun 3, 2026--Uncertain geopolitics and evolving fundamentals drove sharp swings in China’s PE prices in the first five months of 2026, with the market poised to drift lower ahead.

06-03-2026 15:55:28

China’s polyester yarn market extends downtrend through May

Shandong (JLC), May 26, 2026--China’s polyester yarn market continued softening in late May, due to weak cost support, sluggish demand and ample supply.

05-27-2026 15:39:40

China tightens fertilizer policy grip to shield farmers from global price swings

China has reinforced its interventionist fertilizer policy framework to protect domestic agricultural production from volatile international markets.

05-26-2026 17:39:42

China PE prices drift lower in early-to-mid May on weak demand, despite firm costs

Shandong (JLC), May 21, 2026--China polyethylene (PE) prices softened in early-to-mid May amid slack demand and firm cost support.

05-21-2026 16:32:44

China recycled PP market firm despite off-season, supported by water-white grades

Shandong (JLC), May 19, 2026--China’s recycled PP market showed notable resilience in May, even as prices of most other recycled polymer grades softened amid the traditional demand lull.

05-20-2026 17:36:00

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