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China INE crude price slides amid demand concerns

Guangzhou (JLC), July 11, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) retreated on Friday amid worries about the oil demand outlook.

07-11-2025 18:29:55

China’s natural rubber market fluctuates at a wide range in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), July 10, 2025—In the first half of 2025, China’s natural rubber market price plunged from a high position in early April and went range-bound. Subsequently, it fluctuated downwards fro

07-10-2025 17:01:14

Shandong independents' crude refining margins weaken

Guangzhou (JLC), July 10, 2025--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude weakened in the week to July 9, as crude costs increased and their sales revenue slipped.

07-10-2025 11:34:00

Shandong independents' run rates retreat amid maintenance

Guangzhou (JLC), July 9, 2025--Shandong independent refiners' operating rates retreated in the week to July 9, as the maintenance of a refiner in Dongying counteracted the restart of another one.

07-09-2025 18:59:53

China carbon black imports down, but exports up in May

Shandong (JLC), July 9, 2025--In May, the imports of carbon black decreased compared to the previous month, but the exports increased month on month (MoM).

07-09-2025 15:13:17

Global and China’s sulfur prices decline amid weak demand

Shandong (JLC), Jul 8, 2025--Recent sluggish demand has led to a simultaneous drop in sulfur prices both internationally and in China.

07-08-2025 17:01:00

Independents' refining margins for imported crude widen in H1 2025

Guangzhou (JLC), July 7, 2025--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude improved in the first half (H1) of 2025, due to a relatively large decrease in feedstock costs.

07-07-2025 15:42:27

Independents' refining margins for imported crude rebound sharply

Guangzhou (JLC), July 3, 2025--Shandong-based independents' refining margins for imported crude rebounded sharply in the week to July 2, driven up by a plunge in crude costs.

07-03-2025 14:45:56

China’s propane market stays weak in H1 2025

Beijing (JLC), July 2, 2025—China’s propane prices averaged CNY5,133/mt in the first half of 2025, down 0.18% from H1 2024 and 1.64% from H2 2024, according to the data from JLC.

07-02-2025 17:05:21

China INE crude price drops as OPEC+ may boost output further

Guangzhou (JLC), June 30, 2025--The price of crude futures on China's Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) continued to fall on Monday amid expectations of another production increase by OPEC+

06-30-2025 18:49:49

State-owned refiners to have much less unit maintenance in July

Guangzhou (JLC), June 30, 2025--State-owned oil refiners will have much less unit maintenance in July as more refineries come back online and no refinery is coming under maintenance.

06-30-2025 18:31:33

China's manufacturing PMI rises in June

Guangzhou (JLC), June 30, 2025--China's manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose in June, indicating that the factory activity strengthened for a second consecutive month, according to data

06-30-2025 18:03:20

Propylene market to keep range-bound at high level

Shandong (JLC), June 30-The propylene prices may fluctuate around a high level of CNY6,800-7,000/mt.

06-30-2025 15:15:25

Shenzhen-licensed bonded suppliers' bunkering surges in Jan-May

Guangzhou (JLC), June 27, 2025--Shenzhen-licensed bonded bunker suppliers' bunkering volume soared by 14.8% year on year in the first five months of 2025.

06-27-2025 18:34:39

State-owned refinery run rate rises to 3-month high on less maintenance

Guangzhou (JLC), June 26, 2025--Chinese state-owned oil refineries' run rates extended rises to a three-month high in the week ending June 25, as Sinopec Hunan Petrochemical restarted its refinery.

06-26-2025 18:36:37

China PP market depressed by lower cost, weak demand in Q2

In the second quarter of 2025 (Q2, 2025), the PP prices fell after a V-shaped trend. And the whole market was depressed by low crude price and weak demand.

06-26-2025 17:52:49

China NBR imports & exports analysis in May

In May, China’s NBR imports totaled 8,100 mt, up by 23.99% year on year (YoY), and the total NBR exports reached 2,400 mt, up by 8.31% YoY.

06-26-2025 17:24:58

China’s May BCS imports down on month

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025--According to data from General Administration of Customs of the PRC, in May 2025, China imported 8,672.16 mt of butyl cellosolve (BCS), down by 56.61% on month.

06-26-2025 16:23:25

China calcium carbide prices dip on thin demand in H1 2025

Shandong (JLC), June 26, 2025—China’s calcium carbide prices edged lower overall during the first half of 2025, despite occasional rebounds, largely dampened by sluggish downstream demand.

06-26-2025 16:22:22

Unexpected shutdown of PDH units in Shandong further spurs propylene market

The unexpected shutdown of major PDH unit in Shandong tightened the propylene supply, further driving up propylene price this week.

06-26-2025 16:02:34

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