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China’s Aug BOPP imports up but exports down on month

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025--In August 2025, China’s BOPP imports totaled 5,200 mt, up 8.33% month on month and China’s exports of BOPP reached 76,300 mt, a drop of 4.74% month on month, accord

09-24-2025 15:36:36

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's apparent kerosene consumption rises again in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 24, 2025--China's apparent consumption of kerosene continued to grow in August 2025, due to lower exports and higher imports.

09-24-2025 11:44:13

China's apparent diesel consumption extends gains in August

Guangzhou (JLC), September 23, 2025--China’s apparent consumption of diesel rose again in August 2025, following higher output.

09-23-2025 18:38:42

China's apparent gasoline consumption grows for third straight month

Guangzhou (JLC), September 23, 2025--China's apparent consumption of gasoline rose for the third consecutive month in August 2025 amid increasing production.

09-23-2025 18:36:58

China calcium carbide prices rise further on supportive fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025— China’s domestic calcium carbide market in September posted a marked upward trend, bolstered by bullish fundamentals.

09-23-2025 17:31:09

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 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

Ethanol prices edge up on tight supply in some regions

This week (September 12-17), China’s ethanol prices edged up in some regions, because of the tight supply in some regions and the restocking willingness of some downstream producers.

09-19-2025 15:42:16

China’s PO prices rise after dipping

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025—In mid-September, China’s propylene oxide (PO) market price rose after dipping, bolstered by the improvement in supply-demand fundamentals and firm feedstock prices.

09-18-2025 16:04:57

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

PP spot prices struggle for gains amid mixed drivers

Shandong (JLC), September 18, 2025--China's PP spot prices in early September fell short of the expected rally, due to entwined drivers and hinders.

09-18-2025 15:23:52

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

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 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

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

POY output to fall on supply-side structural adjustment

China Polyester Pre-Oriented Yarn (POY) output saw declines due to the supply-side structural reform.

09-17-2025 16:56:53

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

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