China Petrochemical Price Movement – 1 Sep 2026

Solvents and aromatics in focus

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

Chloroform edges higher today while China prices remain below late-July benchmark levels

Phenol surges sharply as China prices break above their late-July benchmark level

Toluene jumps again as China's powerful monthly rally reaches another fresh high

Benzene surges sharply as China prices break decisively above late-July benchmark levels

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride rebounds slightly as China prices remain below late-July benchmark levels

Aniline edges higher as China's extraordinary monthly rally approaches another major milestone

Adipic acid climbs again as China's steady monthly recovery gains further traction

Acetic acid jumps sharply as China's monthly recovery gathers powerful upward momentum

Industrial chemicals price radar

Phosphorus yellow slips from peak while China's powerful monthly rally remains intact

Soda ash light edges higher but China's monthly weakness remains firmly entrenched

Titanium dioxide edges higher but China's steep monthly downturn remains firmly intact

Sulphuric acid falls again as China's monthly price downturn gathers further momentum

Glycols and oxides market pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG eases slightly but China's extraordinary monthly rally remains firmly intact

Ethylene oxide edges higher as China's steady monthly rally remains firmly intact

Plasticizers and oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP climbs again as China's powerful monthly plasticizer rally reaches fresh highs

82-Ethylhexanol jumps sharply as China's powerful monthly rally reaches another fresh high