China Petrochemical Price Movement – 18 Sep 2026

Solvents and aromatics in focus

Acetone edges lower today but China’s extraordinary monthly price rally remains intact

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

Phenol retreats sharply today but China’s powerful monthly price recovery remains intact

Toluene tumbles sharply today but China’s powerful monthly market rally remains intact

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

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride retreats today but China’s powerful monthly price rally remains intact

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 rockets higher as China’s extraordinary monthly market rally accelerates sharply

Industrial chemicals price tracker

Phosphorus yellow edges lower as China market remains below monthly price benchmarks

Soda ash holds nearly flat as China’s prolonged monthly market weakness persists

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

Sulphuric acid falls sharply as China market extends persistent monthly price weakness

Glycols and oxides market radar

Ethylene glycol/DEG plunges again as China market extends steep monthly price decline

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

Plasticizers and oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP retreats from peak but China’s powerful monthly plasticizer rally remains intact

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