China Petrochemical Price Movement – 25 Aug 2026

Solvents & aromatics in focus

Acetone extends powerful rally as China prices reach another fresh monthly high

Chloroform holds nearly flat as China market stays below monthly price levels

Phenol climbs again as China market extends steady month-long price gains

Toluene edges higher as China’s powerful monthly market rally extends further

Benzene holds nearly flat as China market remains below monthly price benchmark

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride falls sharply today but remains above China’s monthly benchmark levels

Aniline pauses near peak after China’s dramatic monthly price surge loses momentum

Adipic acid holds near recent high as China’s monthly recovery remains strong

Acetic acid jumps sharply as China market moves above last month’s level

Industrial chemicals price tracker

Phosphorus yellow eases marginally but China market retains strong monthly gains

Soda ash light holds steady as China’s monthly price weakness persists

Titanium dioxide slips marginally as China’s steep monthly market decline remains intact

Sulphuric acid falls again as China’s prolonged monthly market downturn deepens further

Glycols & oxides market pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG soars again as China’s extraordinary monthly rally accelerates sharply

Ethylene oxide holds steady as China’s impressive monthly market gains remain intact

Plasticizers & oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP climbs further as China’s plasticizer market extends powerful monthly price rally

82-Ethylhexanol pauses near peak while China’s powerful monthly rally remains firmly intact