China Petrochemical Price Movement – 15 Sep 2026

Solvents and aromatics in focus

Acetone retreats from peak but China’s extraordinary monthly rally remains firmly intact

Chloroform holds nearly flat as China market preserves strong monthly momentum

Phenol climbs again as China market extends powerful monthly price rally

Toluene retreats from peak but China’s extraordinary monthly gains remain firmly intact

Benzene slips from peak but China’s powerful monthly rally remains firmly intact

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride edges lower but China prices retain powerful monthly gains

Aniline edges lower but China prices retain solid monthly market gains

Adipic acid slips marginally as China market preserves powerful monthly recovery

Acetic acid climbs further as China prices extend powerful monthly recovery

Industrial chemicals price radar

Phosphorus yellow extends decline as China prices retreat sharply from September peak

Soda ash light slips marginally as China market maintains monthly stability

Titanium dioxide edges lower while China market preserves modest fortnightly gains

Sulphuric acid holds nearly flat as China market remains below monthly benchmark

Glycols, oxides and oxo alcohols pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG plunges sharply as China market deepens September price correction

82-Ethylhexanol edges lower but China market retains powerful monthly gains firmly

Ethylene oxide slips marginally as China market preserves extraordinary monthly gains

Plasticizers market spotlight

DOP advances again as China market extends robust monthly plasticizer rally