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China’s MTBE exports remain high in August

Beijing (JLC), September 25, 2025--China exported 461,600 mt of MTBE in August 2025, up 0.53% month on month and 92.00% year on year, according to data from GACC.

09-25-2025 17:36:46

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

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

State-owned refinery run rates dip on maintenance

Guangzhou (JLC), September 25, 2025--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates retreated in the week ending September 24 (Wednesday) due to unit maintenance.

09-25-2025 14:54:35

China’s propane inflows up in Aug on lower costs and larger demand

Beijing (JLC), September 25, 2025—China’s propane imports reached 2.56 million mt in August 2025, which expanded by 1.79% month on month and 4.76% year on year, data from GACC indicated.

09-25-2025 14:30:06

Independents see lower crude refining margins in late Sept

Guangzhou (JLC), September 25, 2025--Shandong-based independent refiners saw lower refining margins for imported crude in late September, as their sales revenue continued to decrease.

09-25-2025 13:45:55

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

China butadiene market fails to strengthen in H1 Sep on thin demand

Shandong (JLC), September 25, 2025--In early-to-mid September, China’s butadiene market failed to gain the expected momentum.

09-25-2025 08:50:21

China's August fuel oil output rallies on less maintenance

Guangzhou (JLC), September 24, 2025--China's fuel oil output rallied in August, mainly because of less unit maintenance.

09-24-2025 16:44:01

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

China BCS prices extend decline on sluggish demand

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025—Recently, the domestic BCS market prices continued their downward trend, falling to multi-year lows.

09-24-2025 14:49:41

China’s Aug ammonium sulfate exports slip on weak overseas demand

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—In August 2025, China’s exports of ammonium sulfate reached 1,856,200 mt, declining by 15.81% month on month and slipping by 11.39% year on year, at a value of $312.

09-23-2025 16:36:16

China's MX market stuck in stalemate amid absence of positive catalysts

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025—China’s MX market was bogged down into a stalemate, due to supply pressures and weak traditional demand.

09-23-2025 16:18:40

China MA exports up 19.91% MoM and 51.49% YoY in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025 – China maleic anhydride (MA) export volume totaled at 26,116.2 mt and hit a new record high in August, a year-on-year increase of 51.49% and a month-on-month improv

09-23-2025 15:43:49

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

Crude imports via Maoming SPM terminal hit new high

Guangzhou (JLC), September 19, 2025--So far in 2025, crude imports via a single point mooring (SPM) terminal at Maoming Port have exceeded 12 million mt, setting a historical high.

09-19-2025 18:55:34

China DMF prices hit 9-year low, Q4 may see narrow range volatility

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025—China’s DMF prices hit a 9-year low after rising in end-August, with weak supply-demand dynamics squeezing producers' profits. The market is expected to see limited

09-18-2025 15:42:14

China's PP market weakens on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025--China PP prices remained depressed due to oversupply and weak demand.

09-18-2025 15:30:00

China's PP market weakens on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025--China PP prices remained depressed due to oversupply and weak demand.

09-18-2025 15:01:00

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