China Petrochemical Price Movement – 17 Sep 2026

Solvents and aromatics in focus

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

Chloroform jumps sharply as China market extends powerful monthly price gains further

Phenol surges sharply as China market extends powerful monthly price recovery further

Toluene holds near peak despite slight dip as monthly rally remains intact

Benzene retreats sharply today but China’s extraordinary monthly price rally remains intact

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride surges again as China’s powerful monthly price rally accelerates further

Aniline edges higher as China’s extraordinary monthly price rally reaches fresh highs

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 tracker

Phosphorus yellow rebounds in China but remains below last month’s price benchmark

Soda ash slips again as China’s persistent monthly market weakness continues

Titanium dioxide edges higher but 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 edges higher but China market remains below monthly price benchmarks

Ethylene oxide edges higher as China’s powerful monthly rally reaches fresh highs

Plasticizers and oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP surges again as China’s powerful monthly plasticizer rally accelerates further

82-Ethylhexanol retreats sharply but China’s powerful monthly price rally remains firmly intact