China Petrochemical Price Movement – 23 Sep 2026

Aromatics and solvents price radar

Acetone edges higher as China market preserves powerful month-long price recovery

Phenol tumbles sharply but China prices remain firmly above monthly benchmark levels

Toluene extends rally as China prices climb toward fresh monthly market highs

Benzene inches higher as China market extends powerful monthly rally further

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride dips marginally but remains above monthly benchmark prices in China

Chloroform slips marginally but China market retains impressive monthly price gains overall

Aniline surges again as powerful China rally reaches fresh monthly market highs

Adipic acid rises further as China market extends powerful month-long price rally

Inorganics and pigments pulse

Phosphorus yellow retreats as weak China market remains below monthly benchmark prices

Soda ash slips again as China market weakness extends below monthly benchmarks

Titanium dioxide edges lower as China market remains below monthly benchmark levels

Sulphuric acid slips marginally as persistent monthly weakness pressures China market prices

Glycols and oxides under pressure

Ethylene glycol DEG slips again as China market extends steep monthly decline

Ethylene oxide edges lower but maintains powerful gains above monthly benchmark levels

Acids and plasticisers tracker

DOP retreats again but preserves solid gains above monthly benchmark price levels

Acetic acid rises again as China’s powerful monthly rally gathers fresh momentum

82-Ethylhexanol falls sharply but China market holds slightly above monthly benchmark levels