China Petrochemical Price Movement – 22 Sep 2026

Aromatics and solvents on the move

Acetone retreats sharply but remains far above monthly benchmark levels in China

Phenol retreats again but China’s market preserves strong monthly price gains overall

Toluene climbs firmly as China market extends powerful monthly price rally further

Benzene extends rally as China’s market powers toward fresh monthly highs

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride rises modestly as China market extends powerful monthly price recovery

Chloroform inches higher as China market holds near recent elevated price levels

Aniline surges sharply as China market extends powerful month-long price rally further

Adipic acid climbs strongly as China market extends powerful monthly rally

Inorganics and pigments price pulse

Phosphorus yellow edges higher but China market stays below September benchmark levels

Soda ash edges marginally higher as China market remains broadly rangebound

Titanium dioxide edges higher but China market remains below monthly benchmark levels

Sulphuric acid inches higher but monthly weakness continues to pressure China prices

Glycols and oxides in focus

Ethylene glycol DEG plunges sharply as China market extends steep monthly decline

Ethylene oxide inches higher as China market sustains powerful monthly rally

Acids and plasticisers tracker

DOP retreats sharply but remains firmly above monthly benchmark levels in China

Acetic acid climbs again as China’s powerful monthly rally gains further momentum

82-Ethylhexanol retreats in China but preserves strong gains above monthly benchmark levels