China Petrochemical Price Movement – 30 Sep 2026

Solvents and aromatics in focus

Acetone prices in China fall this week but stay firmer monthly

Chloroform prices in China hold steady, extending a firm monthly climb

Phenol prices in China climb this week, rising above last month

Toluene prices in China rise again, climbing well above last month

Benzene prices in China rise again, climbing well above last month

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride prices in China rise again, well above last month

Acetic acid prices in China surge again on strong monthly gains

Adipic acid prices in China climb again on strong monthly gains

Aniline prices in China jump again, climbing well above last month

Glycols and oxides in play

Ethylene glycol DEG prices in China tumble further on steep monthly drop

Ethylene oxide prices in China hold flat, firmer than last month

Plasticizers and oxo-alcohols tracker

82-EH prices in China edge up but ease from last month

DOP prices in China edge up but ease from last fortnight

Industrial and inorganic chemicals hold ground

Phosphorus yellow prices in China hold flat, barely changed from last month

Soda ash light prices in China hold flat, easing from last month

Sulphuric acid prices in China hold flat, trailing last month's level

Titanium dioxide prices in China hold flat, slightly below last month