China Petrochemical Price Movement – 9 Sep 2026

Solvents and aromatics in focus

Acetone rockets higher as China market extends powerful month-long price rally

Chloroform retreats as China market surrenders gains but remains monthly positive

Phenol rebounds sharply as China prices recover toward early August levels

Toluene surges again as China market extends powerful month-long rally firmly

Benzene climbs strongly as China market extends powerful monthly rally further

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride surges sharply as China prices break above monthly benchmark levels

Aniline edges higher but China prices remain below late-August market peak

Adipic acid edges higher as China market extends strong monthly recovery

Acetic acid surges as China market extends powerful month-long recovery further

Industrial chemicals price radar

Phosphorus yellow slips again as China market retreats from August peak

Soda ash light edges higher as China prices strengthen modestly further

Titanium dioxide steadies as China market remains below late-August price levels

Sulphuric acid holds nearly flat while China’s broader monthly decline persists

Glycols, oxides and oxo alcohols pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG declines again but China prices remain firmly above monthly benchmark

82-Ethylhexanol climbs again as China prices extend robust month-long market rally

Ethylene oxide edges higher as China prices preserve powerful monthly gains firmly

Plasticizers market spotlight

DOP extends rally as China prices climb sharply above monthly benchmarks