China Petrochemical Price Movement – 16 Sep 2026

Solvents and aromatics in focus

Acetone tumbles sharply today but China’s powerful monthly rally remains firmly intact

Chloroform holds nearly flat as China’s steady monthly price gains remain intact

Phenol retreats today while China’s strong monthly price recovery remains firmly intact

Toluene edges lower today but China’s powerful monthly market rally remains intact

Benzene surges again as China market extends extraordinary monthly price rally

Chemical intermediates market pulse

Maleic anhydride climbs again as China market extends powerful monthly price rally

Aniline holds near peak as China’s extraordinary monthly price rally remains intact

Adipic acid climbs again as China market extends powerful monthly price rally

Acetic acid climbs again as China’s powerful monthly market rally accelerates further

Industrial chemicals price watch

Phosphorus yellow holds nearly flat as China market remains below recent peaks

Soda ash slides in China as daily weakness erases recent market gains

Titanium dioxide holds nearly flat as China’s broader monthly market weakness persists

Sulphuric acid holds steady as China market remains below monthly price benchmarks

Glycols and oxides market radar

Ethylene glycol/DEG tumbles again as China market extends steep September price decline

Ethylene oxide holds near peak as China’s powerful monthly rally remains intact

Plasticizers and oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP holds near peak as China’s powerful monthly plasticizer rally remains intact

82-Ethylhexanol holds near peak as China’s powerful monthly price rally remains intact