China Petrochemical Price Movement – 7 Sep 2026

Solvents and aromatics in motion

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

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

Phenol retreats sharply as China prices slip below their month-end July benchmark

Toluene retreats 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 rebounds modestly but remains below month-end July price levels

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

Adipic acid surges again as China's monthly recovery reaches another fresh high

Acetic acid surges as China's powerful monthly recovery gathers further market momentum

Industrial chemicals face mixed currents

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

Soda ash edges higher but China's broader monthly price weakness persists

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

Sulphuric acid rebounds modestly while China's broader monthly price decline remains intact

Glycols and oxides under the lens

Ethylene glycol/DEG edges higher while China's monthly recovery remains firmly intact

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

Plasticizers and oxo alcohols advance

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

82-Ethylhexanol edges higher as China's powerful monthly rally reaches fresh market highs