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Shandong methanol market strengthens on bullish sentiment, supportive fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2026 — Shandong methanol prices have surged in recent days, supported by firmer sentiment and improving regional supply-demand fundamentals.

08-20-2026 11:45:30

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

China PP capacity expansion drives more cross-regional cargo flows

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026—China’s PP capacity has expanded rapidly, rising from 34.87 million mt/yr in 2022 to 49.045 million mt/yr in 2025 and expected to exceed 50 million mt/yr in 2026.

08-13-2026 14:26:23

DOP production declines in H1 2026 amid persistent operating constraints

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2026--China’s DOP output totaled 687,800 mt in H1 2026, down 4.47% YoY, as tepid demand and poor producer margins continued to weigh on operations.

08-13-2026 10:20:35

Henan methanol prices rebound after July volatility

Shandong (JLC), August 12, 2026--From July to early August, methanol spot prices in Henan fluctuated widely, rising initially before pulling back and then rebounding.

08-12-2026 16:27:13

China methanol market swings on geopolitical shifts amid weak seasonal demand

Shandong (JLC), July 24, 2026—China’s methanol market weakened early in July, rebounded sharply mid-month, and then eased into a range-bound pattern toward month-end.

07-24-2026 17:19:55

Geopolitical tensions and regional supply differences reshape methanol pricing in Ningxia and Wuhai

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—China’s methanol prices in Ningxia and Wuhai followed a similar trend in July, initially declining before rebounding as renewed US-Iran tensions lifted market sentiment.

07-22-2026 17:33:08

China PE supply pressure to intensify as capacity additions accelerate in H2

Shandong (JLC), July 22, 2026—China's PE capacity expansion slowed markedly in the first half of 2026 but are expected to accelerate sharply in H2.

07-22-2026 11:25:34

China completes first field trial of methanol transportation via existing refined oil pipeline

Shandong (JLC), July 20, 2026 -- China has completed its first methanol transportation trial through an existing refined product pipeline, paving the way for commercial application.

07-20-2026 16:42:55

China calcium carbide prices retreat sharply amid weak demand

Shandong (JLC), July 16, 2026-- China's domestic calcium carbide market experienced sharp volatility over the past week, with prices surging early in the period before reversing lower.

07-16-2026 14:43:54

Guangxi methanol market sees limited support from typhoon disruption

Shandong (JLC), July 7, 2026-A typhoon has temporarily disrupted methanol supply in Guangxi, lending short-term support, but weak demand and bearish sentiment are expected to keep the market under pre

07-07-2026 11:55:13

China PP market turns bearish in Q3 on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), July 1, 2026 -China's PP market is expected to remain soft in the third quarter, pressured by rising supply, muted demand and weaker cost support.

07-01-2026 15:30:18

China PP market retreats after early June gains, July outlook remains bearish

Shandong (JLC), June 24, 2026 -- China's PP market rose early in June before retreating on weaker cost support and soft demand, with downside risks likely to persist into July.

06-24-2026 15:43:48

China PP imports fall, with structural divergence across product categories

Shandong (JLC), June 24, 2026--During Jan-May 2026, China’s PP import market was characterized by shrinking volumes and widening structural divergence across product categories.

06-24-2026 09:58:06

Geopolitical boost fades, leaving recycled PE market facing fundamental pressures

Shandong (JLC), June 18, 2026—China’s domestic recycled PE prices are retreating amid muted demand and fading geopolitical premiums, with prices expected to remain under pressure through H2 2026.

06-18-2026 16:24:39

Shanxi methanol market slides on weak demand, easing geopolitical concerns

Shandong (JLC), June 18, 2026—The Shanxi methanol market came under significant pressure in mid-June, as easing geopolitical risk premiums coincided with weakening supply-demand fundamentals.

06-18-2026 10:05:47

China recycled PVC market softens on weak demand, shrinking price spreads

Shandong (JLC), June 11, 2026 – China’s recycled PVC market continued to trend lower amid muted demand and narrowing PVC-recycled PVC price spreads.

06-11-2026 11:04:03

China PE market softens amid weak demand, rising supply

Shandong (JLC), June 9, 2026 – China’s PE market has remained under pressure recently as weakening sentiment and bearish fundamentals continue to weigh on prices.

06-09-2026 17:19:06

China PP industry shifts toward value-added growth amid continued capacity expansion

Shandong (JLC), June 4, 2026 -- China's PP industry remains in an expansion cycle in recent years, with the focus gradually shifting from capacity growth to product upgrading.

06-04-2026 11:41:06

China prepares for new wave of CTO projects as profitability rebounds

Shandong (JLC), Jun 2, 2026—China’s coal-to-olefins (CTO) sector has benefited from soaring margins amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, driving renewed interest in new CTO projects.

06-03-2026 08:22:00

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