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China INE crude stabilizes on mixed factors

Guangzhou (JLC), September 26, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) was largely stable on Friday, supported by rising Ukrainian attacks on Russian e

09-26-2025 18:52:46

Carbon black market prices fluctuate at low levels on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—Rising high-temperature coal tar prices squeezed carbon black production margins, while weak demand dragged down carbon black prices.

09-25-2025 15:50:05

China Aug acetone imports surge

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025—From January to August 2025, China's acetone imports surged year-on-year, with August volumes rising both monthly and annually, primarily sourced from Thailand and S

09-25-2025 14:56:15

Huajin Aramco preparing crude terminal for acceptance check

Guangzhou (JLC), September 24, 2025--Huajin Aramco Petrochemical Company is preparing its 300,000-dwt crude terminal for acceptance check and operation, the Panjin Municipal Bureau of Commerce said.

09-24-2025 17:48:54

1.22 mln mt/yr new polyether capacity to be released since Oct 2025

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025 – After release of 0.32 million mt/yr polyether capacity by September 2025, another 1.22 million mt/yr new polyether capacity would be put into operation since Octob

09-24-2025 15:51:16

7.43 million mt/yr new PP capacity to hit China's market in 2026

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025--An additional annual capacity of 7.43 million mt is expected to start up in the Chinese PP market in 2026.

09-24-2025 15:25:24

Guangdong on high alert, bracing for super typhoon Ragasa

Guangzhou (JLC), September 23, 2025--Guangdong Province raised its wind emergency response to Level I, with multiple cities announcing suspension measures, as super typhoon Ragasa draws near.

09-23-2025 18:41:45

Multiple factors keep China’s PP powder prices under pressure

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—The PP powder market remained weak, weighed down by cost pressures, soft demand, and competition from lower-priced PP granules, with no immediate turnaround in sight

09-23-2025 16:20:38

China compound fertilizer prices to move sideways in Q4 2025 amid capacity expansion

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025--China compound fertilizer prices are expected to move sideways in Q4 2025, amid capacity expansion and sluggish demand.

09-23-2025 11:51:27

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 DOP prices face pressure amid soft fundamentals, weak cost support

Shandong (JLC), September 22, 2025—China’s domestic DOP market continues to face downward pressure, with weak fundamentals and minimal cost support constraining any potential gains.

09-22-2025 16:37:40

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’s PU slurry prices move sideways on weak costs and slack demand

Recently, China’s PU slurry prices showed a stable trend on the whole because of the weak cost-side support and slack downstream demand.

09-18-2025 10:00:20

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 soda ash prices rebound on macro boost, improving fundamentals

Shandong(JLC), September 17, 2025— China’s domestic soda ash prices rebounded slightly, bolstered by a combination of bullish macro sentiment and modest improvements in supply-demand fundamentals.

09-17-2025 15:16:37

340,000 mt/yr new BOPP capacity to come on stream since Sep 2025

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025 – After 210,000 mt/yr BOPP capacity released after entering into the second half of 2025, another seven BOPP units with total capacity of 340,000 mt/yr would come on

09-17-2025 14:32:45

China to add 425,000 mt/yr new bulk polymerization ABS capacity since Q3 2025

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025 – Two bulk polymerization ABS units with total capacity of 425,000 mt/yr would be put into production since quarter 3, 2025, based on survey of JLC. In this way, Chi

09-17-2025 14:15:49

China’s ammonium sulfate price falls on multiple bearish factors

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025—In September, China’s ammonium sulfate market price was in the downtrend. As of September 15, taking coking grade ammonium sulfate as an example, its mainstream sett

09-17-2025 12:00:29

China butyl acrylate prices climb on tight supply

Shandong (JLC), September 17, 2025--China butyl acrylate (BA) market prices strengthened on the back of supply constraints given unit maintenance.

09-17-2025 11:38:45

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