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Accelerated downtrend hits China PS market in Oct

China PS market is experiencing sustained weakness, driven by declining cost, subdued demand, and persistent oversupply pressures. Entering October, the decline in the PS market accelerated to some ex

10-24-2025 11:30:47

China calcium carbide market shows weakness on sluggish demand

China calcium carbide market, constraint by frail cost support, was characterized by weak stability with a downward bias as persistent sluggish demand continued to overpower any potential upside, desp

10-23-2025 10:53:02

Styrene operating rate declines, while downstream sectors see increase

Post-holiday turnarounds at some plants pushed styrene operating rates lower, while EPS, ABS and PS plants all ramped up to varying degrees.

10-22-2025 13:41:16

Pipe-grade PE market to keep weak on higher supply, ongoing weak demand

China PE pipe material market faces intensified supply-side pressure besides subdued downstream demand and cautious sentiment, though October is in the conventional peak season.

10-17-2025 15:50:39

China PBR market falls on new port fee policy, weak fundamentals

Driven by a storm of bearish factors including the implementation of new U.S. vessel fees, swelling domestic supply, lower cost, and sluggish downstream demand, China's PBR market is entrenched in a d

10-17-2025 11:05:59

China PE market succumbs to fundamentals after brief rally

China’s PE market experienced a one-day uptick as a result of U.S. Federal rate cut, but was soon dragged down by its weak supply-demand fundamentals. However, long-term expectations of macro supporti

09-25-2025 16:23:13

Up/downstream strength fails to break toluene market deadlock

A market stalemate persisted for toluene as support from firm upstream markets was offset by ample domestic supply and cautious trader sentiment, leading to continued sideways consolidation.

09-25-2025 09:50:40

BASF Zhanjiang Verbund Site Project achieves mechanical completion of 1 mln mt/yr ethylene unit

BASF Zhanjiang Verbund Site Project celebrated the mechanical completion of its 1 million mt/yr ethylene unit on the morning of August 31, 2025, marking a milestone in the progression toward the full-

09-22-2025 09:18:38

China PP production to hit record high in Sep on new capacity additions

China's September PP production is expected to reach a new high, driven by capacity ramp-ups and restarts of previously idled units, despite planned maintenance at a few facilities.

09-18-2025 14:30:34

China PE market faces muted peak season despite policy support

Despite the traditional peak season, China's PE market saw a slight decline in September 2025 due to weak demand and cautious procurement, though the downturn was cushioned by supportive government po

09-18-2025 09:56:35

China MEG prices fluctuate due to tug-of-war between supply and demand

China MEG prices continued to fall in the East China market, as a result of both the expectations of supply expansion and the somewhat sluggish demand, keeping market sentiment s

09-18-2025 09:12:39

China propylene market facing weak price trend

The East China propylene market weakened, pressured by sluggish downstream demand and a continuous influx of low-priced Shandong cargoes.

09-12-2025 16:30:29

China Jul butadiene imports & exports analysis

China's butadiene imports experienced a significant year-on-year rise in July 2025 despite a month-on-month decline. Exports remained low due to weak global demand. Higher imports but constrained expo

09-01-2025 10:54:34

China’s Jul tire imports & exports climb on month

China’s tire imports in July 2025 read 5,880.669 mt, up 1,647.903 mt or 8.93% month-on-month, and the total tire exports reached 780,343.849 mt, rising by 94,062.511 mt or 13.71% month-on-month.

08-28-2025 14:37:48

China PE prices go range-bound on policy support, limited demand

China PE market is currently caught in a standoff between policy-driven optimism and lower-than-expected demand, resulting in a range-bound price movement.

08-27-2025 08:32:31

Recycled PE market to keep flat despite coming peak season

Recycled PE market is likely to keep flat in late August, though the peak season approaches. Demand recovery remains slow, but the cost-side support is moderate, jointly leading to a market impasse.

08-21-2025 15:47:22

Macro News Benefits PE Market

China's PE market is bolstered by supportive macro policies, driving demand ahead of the peak season. The latest China-US trade agreement has injected optimism into bulk commodity markets, while const

08-21-2025 11:08:16

Renewed US-China Tariff Delay Helps Soothe Market Concerns

China and the United States have reached an agreement to extend the suspension of tariffs for an additional 90 days starting from August 12, a move that is anticipated to enhance market sentiment.

08-14-2025 13:51:31

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