China Petrochemical Price Movement – 24 Aug 2026

Solvents & aromatics in focus

Acetone prices rocket higher as China market extends its powerful monthly rally

Chloroform prices inch higher as China market remains below last month’s benchmark

Phenol prices ease slightly but China’s broader monthly market remains firmly positive

Toluene prices surge as China’s powerful monthly market rally accelerates sharply

Benzene prices retreat sharply despite China retaining strong fortnightly market gains overall

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride prices ease as China market stays above recent monthly levels

Aniline prices soar in China as powerful monthly rally gathers dramatic momentum

Adipic acid prices rebound sharply as China market extends steady monthly gains

Acetic acid prices hold steady as China market remains below monthly benchmark

Industrial chemicals price tracker

Phosphorus yellow prices climb again as China market reaches fresh monthly highs

Soda ash light prices edge higher despite China’s weaker monthly market trend

Titanium dioxide prices inch higher but China’s steep monthly downturn remains intact

Sulphuric acid prices edge higher while China’s prolonged monthly decline remains entrenched

Glycols & oxides market pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG prices rocket as China’s monthly market rally accelerates dramatically higher

Ethylene oxide prices inch higher as China’s impressive monthly market gains continue

Plasticizers & oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP prices surge again as China’s plasticizer market extends powerful monthly rally

82-Ethylhexanol prices edge higher as China’s powerful monthly market rally remains intact