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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’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

China PE imports down, exports up in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025--In August 2025, China saw a decrease in polyethylene (PE) imports and an increase in exports, according to the General Administration of Customs of the PRC.

09-24-2025 11:02:44

China’s Aug EPDM exports & imports down on month

Shandong (JLC), September 24, 2025--According to data from the General Administration of Customs of PRC (GACC), in August, China's imports and exports of ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) declin

09-24-2025 00:00:00

China PVC powder net exports down 11.22% MoM but still at a relatively high level in Aug

Shandong (JLC), September 23, 2025 – China PVC powder net export volume was pegged at about 271,700 mt in August 2025, down 11.22% month on month but still at a relatively high level, with considerabl

09-23-2025 10:46:47

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

Recycled PP prices down on weak demand

Shandong (JLC), September 15, 2025--The prices of recycled PP moved down in early September due to lackluster demand.

09-15-2025 00:00:00

China carbon black exports down, but imports up in Jul

Shandong (JLC), September 9, 2025--In July, the imports of carbon black rose compared to the previous month, but the exports decreased month on month (MoM), according to data from the General Administ

09-09-2025 00:00:00

China INE crude price down on further output boost by OPEC+

Guangzhou (JLC), September 8, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to fall on Monday after OPEC+ decided to further ramp up output in Octo

09-08-2025 18:14:59

China’s Jul fiber-grade PET exports down MoM, up YoY

Shandong (JLC), August 29, 2025--China’s polyester fiber chip exports fell by 4.29% month on month to 106,365 mt in July, but rose by 23.95% year on year.

08-29-2025 17:17:31

China’s BPA imports rise but exports down in Jul

Shandong (JLC), August 28, 2025—In July, China’s bisphenol A (BPA) imports witnessed an evident increment, while that of exports decreased month on month.

08-28-2025 15:02:54

China’s Jul compound fertilizer exports down, imports up

Shandong (JLC), August 28, 2025--China's compound fertilizer exports fell in July amid global competition, while imports rose on rising seasonal demand.

08-28-2025 14:42:17

China methyl methacrylate imports up, exports down in July

Shandong (JLC), August 27, 2025—In July 2025, China’s methyl methacrylate imports showed an uptrend from last month, while the exports saw a month-on-month decline.

08-27-2025 08:36:56

China’s Jul sulfuric acid imports down, exports up

Shandong (JLC), August 26, 2025--In July, China's sulfuric acid imports dropped sharply amid ample domestic supply and weak demand, while exports surged driven by strong international demand and volat

08-26-2025 15:27:12

China’s oil-extended SBS imports ascend but exports down in Jul

Shandong (JLC), August 25, 2025--In July, China's oil-extended SBS (40021914) imports rose by 153.69% month on month (MoM), but exports down by 5.04% MoM.

08-25-2025 00:00:00

China butyl acrylate exports down but imports up in Jul

Shandong (JLC), August 25, 2025--In July, the imports of butyl acrylate rose by 701.71% month on month, but the exports decreased by 2.71% month on month.

08-25-2025 00:00:00

China carbon black imports down, but exports up in June

In June, the imports of carbon black decreased compared to the previous month, but the exports increased month on month, according to the data from General Administration of Customs of China.

08-21-2025 16:58:38

China’s BCS market prices extend downtrend on weak demand

Shandong (JLC), August 21, 2025—China’s BCS market prices continued to decline, weighed down by weak downstream demand.

08-21-2025 15:39:58

State-owned refinery run rates edge down on more maintenance

Guangzhou (JLC), August 21, 2025--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates fell slightly in the week ending August 20 (Wednesday), after two more refineries started maintenance.

08-21-2025 14:33:32

China polymeric MDI prices rise before edging down in August

In early August, China’s polymeric MDI prices rose due to tighter supply, while the prices edged down around mid-August.

08-20-2025 17:28:54

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