China Petrochemical Price Movement – 26 Aug 2026

Solvents & aromatics in focus

Acetone surges again as China’s powerful monthly rally reaches fresh highs

Chloroform edges higher but China market remains below monthly price benchmark levels

Phenol retreats sharply but China market remains above last month’s benchmark level

Toluene retreats from recent peak but China’s monthly rally remains firmly intact

Benzene retreats again as China market remains below last month’s price benchmark

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride extends decline as China prices sink below monthly benchmarks again

Aniline rockets higher as China’s extraordinary monthly price rally accelerates sharply

Adipic acid holds firm as China market extends steady monthly recovery further

Acetic acid holds firm as China market remains above last month’s benchmark

Industrial chemicals price tracker

Phosphorus yellow jumps sharply as China market extends powerful monthly gains

Soda ash light slips as China’s prolonged monthly market weakness continues

Titanium dioxide falls again as China’s steep monthly market downturn deepens further

Sulphuric acid holds nearly flat while China’s monthly market decline remains entrenched

Glycols & oxides market pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG steadies near peak after China’s extraordinary monthly price surge

Ethylene oxide edges higher as China’s impressive monthly price gains remain intact

Plasticizers & oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP retreats from peak but China’s powerful monthly plasticizer rally remains intact

82-Ethylhexanol falls sharply but China’s powerful monthly rally remains firmly intact