China Petrochemical Price Movement – 4 Sep 2026

Solvents and aromatics in motion

Acetone surges again as China's powerful monthly rally reaches another fresh high

Chloroform edges higher as China's steady monthly recovery keeps gathering fresh momentum

Phenol edges upward as China's measured monthly recovery extends beyond recent benchmarks

Toluene slips slightly but China's powerful monthly price rally remains firmly intact

Benzene climbs again as China's powerful monthly rally reaches another fresh peak

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride inches higher but China's broader monthly price decline remains intact

Aniline inches higher as China's extraordinary monthly rally holds near record territory

Adipic acid edges higher as China's steady monthly recovery reaches fresh highs

Acetic acid rises again as China's monthly market recovery gathers fresh momentum

Industrial chemicals face mixed currents

Phosphorus yellow retreats but China's strong monthly rally remains firmly in place

Soda ash inches higher but China's broader monthly market weakness persists

Titanium dioxide edges higher but China's steep monthly market downturn remains entrenched

Sulphuric acid inches higher while China's prolonged monthly price decline remains entrenched

Glycols and oxides under the lens

Ethylene glycol/DEG slips again but China's monthly market recovery remains firmly intact

Ethylene oxide rockets higher as China's monthly rally accelerates toward fresh highs

Plasticizers and oxo alcohols advance

DOP edges upward as China's powerful monthly plasticizer rally reaches fresh highs

82-Ethylhexanol climbs again as China's strong monthly rally reaches fresh market highs