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China PFY market shows early signs of recovery

Shandong (JLC), August 21, 2025— China’s polyester filament yarn (PFY) market is gradually recovering from previous weakness, bolstered by production cuts among major producers and improving China’s d

08-22-2025 17:14:09

Independents' crude refining margins continue to improve

Guangzhou (JLC), August 21, 2025--Shandong-based independents' crude refining margins continued to improve in the week to August 20, as crude costs lost more than oil product prices.

08-21-2025 16:57:24

Recycled PE market to keep flat despite coming peak season

Recycled PE market is likely to keep flat in late August, though the peak season approaches. Demand recovery remains slow, but the cost-side support is moderate, jointly leading to a market impasse.

08-21-2025 15:47:22

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

China’s VAC prices fall on supply surplus and weak demand

Shandong (JLC), August 21, 2025--China vinyl acetate (VAC) prices have been falling since late July amid oversupply and waning demand.

08-21-2025 15:38:22

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

Macro News Benefits PE Market

China's PE market is bolstered by supportive macro policies, driving demand ahead of the peak season. The latest China-US trade agreement has injected optimism into bulk commodity markets, while const

08-21-2025 11:08:16

Jul PE pipe grade output sees falls, Aug output may fall further

China pipe-grade PE output was 280,941 mt in July 2025, down 22.2% month on month. It is predicted that the output of pipe-grade PE will be 233,853 mt in August.

08-20-2025 17:36:20

China’s octanol market price shows weakness on rising supply

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2025--Against the backdrop of the rising supply but marginal increase in demand, China’s octanol market price will move downward in a short run.

08-20-2025 17:16:03

SBS prices go range-bound on ample supply and rising demand

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2025--August SBS supply increased, while downstream road construction consumption grew gradually and feedstock prices fluctuated.

08-20-2025 17:02:44

China’s auto boom fuels PP innovation for high-performance, eco-conscious applications

Shandong (JLC), August 20, 2025--Growing PP demand from China’s auto sector fuels innovation in lightweight, eco-friendly materials.

08-20-2025 15:30:09

China records much lower crude imports from Malaysia in July

Guangzhou (JLC), August 20, 2025--China tallied a plunge in its crude imports from Malaysia in July 2025, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of the PRC (GACC).

08-20-2025 13:57:14

China PE prices to see rises on stronger demand

PE prices are expected to see rises in the future, but the increase may be constrained by the fundamentals. The supply is likely to rise, but the growth of demand may be limited.

08-20-2025 10:59:42

China propylene glycol prices down on weak cost, subdued demand

Shandong (JLC), August 19, 2025--Domestic propylene glycol prices continued to nudge down in mid-August amid weak cost and slack demand.

08-19-2025 00:00:00

Will polyether prices gain momentum as demand awaits trigger?

Shandong (JLC), August 18, 2025—China’s polyether market is currently underpinned by cost-driven rebound expectations and tight supply (especially in South China), but weak demand and high inventory w

08-18-2025 11:11:00

China TDI market down amid soft demand

Shandong (JLC), August 18, 2025--China's TDI market prices continued to move down in mid-August due to weakened downstream demand.

08-18-2025 00:00:00

Analysis of methanol market in Northern China amid coking production curbs

Shandong (JLC), August 15, 2025—Recent coking production curbs in parts of China have rippled through commodity markets, including methanol. However, the impact on the spot methanol market in northern

08-15-2025 17:07:50

China–U.S. tariff suspension provides short-term boost to PVC market

Shandong (JLC), August 14, 2025—China and the U.S. agreed to suspend 24% reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, keeping a 10% baseline, a move set to boost PVC market.

08-14-2025 17:24:13

SVR3L market price rebounds on relatively tight spot circulation

Shandong (JLC), August 14, 2025--China’s natural rubber market experienced a decline in late July. Traders and downstream enterprises, therefore, stockpiled at low prices, propping up the market to so

08-14-2025 17:04:23

China’s ABS market trends sideways on weak fundamentals

Shandong (JLC), Aug 14, 2025—China ABS market moved sideways amid supply-demand imbalances and weak feedstock support.

08-14-2025 16:55:16

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