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China PX losses set to ease after prolonged slump in 2025

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—China's PX industry was mostly unprofitable throughout 2025, with losses seen during most of the year. The only exception occurred in May and June.

09-25-2025 17:19:27

Potassium chloride imports by border trade see a 112.26% YoY increase

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025--China imported 750,000 mt of potassium chloride in August 2025, up more than 41% from July’s 532,800 mt. The total imports over January-August stood at 7.56 million

09-24-2025 11:50:28

China phthalic anhydride exports in Aug decrease on month, on year

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025--In August, the exports of phthalic anhydride decreased by 26% month on month, according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC).

09-24-2025 00:00:00

Aug PTA exports still center on nearby Asian markets

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025--In August 2025, China’s PTA exports, at 299,100 mt, were again dominated by nearby Asian and Middle-Eastern countries.

09-23-2025 09:47:47

China acrylonitrile prices dip as supply rebounds, demand stays soft

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—In September 2025, the acrylonitrile market reached a fragile supply-demand balance, with expanded supply and sluggish demand weighing on prices, maintaining a weak

09-23-2025 08:55:52

China isopropanol imports decrease on year in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025--Domestic isopropanol imports decreased sharply by 67.36% in August 2025 from the same period last year, according to the General Administration of Customs of the PR

09-23-2025 00:00:00

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 spot PP market fails to gain momentum in peak season

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025--Since entering September, the traditional demand peak season has not driven the industry to improve in a timely manner. In the first half of the month, the PP main

09-18-2025 11:08:00

Asian PTA market trends sideways in August

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025—Asian PTA prices fluctuated in August amid tepid trading, largely tracking crude oil trends and China’s domestic market dynamics.

09-17-2025 15:52:15

Operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunges, while that of main downstream producers increases

The operating rate of China’s styrene unit plunged due to the shutdown of some main units, while the operating rate of main downstream producers, EPS, ABS and PS, increased in different degree.

09-16-2025 17:17:53

China’s July BCS imports increase on month

Shandong (JLC), August 21, 2025--According to data from General Administration of Customs of the PRC, in July 2025, China imported 15,307.23 mt of butyl cellosolve (BCS).

08-21-2025 17:25:42

China’s Jul potassium chloride imports hit lowest level in years

Shandong (JLC), August 21, 2025--China imported 532,800 mt of potassium chloride in July 2025, down 117,000 mt or 18% from June, according to the General Administration of Customs.

08-21-2025 11:51:57

June PTA exports still dominated by nearby Asian markets

Shandong (JLC), August 13, 2025--China imported only 1,200 mt of PTA in June 2025, up 1,100 mt month on month, while exports totaled 255,200 mt, down 10,000 mt month on month.

08-13-2025 17:05:00

Jul PTA operating rate & output both ascend on month

Shandong (JLC), August 8, 2025--Domestic PTA plants' operating rates and output both nudged up in July, as some units resumed normal operation and a new unit came online.

08-08-2025 00:00:00

China's PE imports hit record low as domestic material substitution accelerates

Shandong (JLC), July 24, 2025--China imported 959,300 mt of polyethylene (PE) in June 2025, down 108,900 mt or 10.2% month on month and 46,300 mt or 4.6% year on year.

07-24-2025 17:04:00

Wanhua Chemical to shut phase-I ethylene plant for renovation

Guangzhou (JLC), May 28, 2025--Wanhua Chemical plans to halt production at its phase-I ethylene plant for technical renovation as from June 3, 2025, the company announced on May 23.

05-28-2025 19:11:57

Asian PX prices extend dramatic surge on multiple drivers

Shandong (JLC), May 15, 2025—Fueled by favorable feedstock trends and policy support, Asian PX prices staged a sustained recovery following the earlier steep decline.

05-15-2025 17:40:31

China PET bottle chip exports rise on growing overseas demand

Shandong (JLC), April 25, 2025--China exported 586,700 mt of PET bottle chip in March 2025 according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC), up by 99,100 mt month on month and up b

04-25-2025 15:16:00

Wanhua Chemical starts up phase-II ethylene project

Guangzhou (JLC), April 8, 2025--Wanhua Chemical successfully commissioned its phase-II ethylene project on April 3, the company announced on April 4.

04-08-2025 18:25:08

Plunge in MX price has impacts on its industrial chain

Shandong (JLC), March 19, 2025—The recent decline in China’s MX market prices has resulted in variations in relations between it and its upstream & downstream markets. For instance, the narrowing spre

03-19-2025 17:12:27

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