China Petrochemical Price Movement – 27 Aug 2026

Solvents and aromatics in focus

Acetone retreats sharply today but China’s powerful monthly rally remains firmly intact

Chloroform edges lower as China prices remain broadly stable across monthly comparisons

Phenol slips again as China prices fall below last month’s benchmark level

Toluene retreats sharply today but China’s monthly price rally remains firmly intact

Benzene rises today as China prices move above last month’s benchmark level

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride extends decline as China prices slide further below monthly levels

Aniline pauses near peak after China’s extraordinary monthly price surge gains momentum

Adipic acid edges lower today but China’s monthly recovery remains firmly intact

Acetic acid rises again as China prices extend gains above monthly benchmarks

Industrial chemicals price radar

Phosphorus yellow pauses near peak after China’s strong monthly price surge continues

Soda ash light holds nearly flat as monthly weakness remains firmly entrenched

Titanium dioxide tumbles again as China’s steep monthly market downturn accelerates further

Sulphuric acid stays nearly flat while China’s monthly price decline remains entrenched

Glycols and oxides market pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG jumps sharply as China’s extraordinary monthly price rally accelerates further

Ethylene oxide holds near peak as China’s impressive monthly price gains endure

Plasticizers and oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP climbs again as China’s monthly plasticizer rally extends to fresh highs

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