China Petrochemical Price Movement – 21 Apr 2026

Solvents & Aromatics
» Acetone prices are falling in China and the monthly trend remains weak
» Benzene prices have eased in China and the market trend stays mixed
» Chloroform prices are steady in China and the market remains rangebound
» Toluene prices have softened in China and the monthly trend stays weak
Petrochemical Intermediates
» Maleic anhydride prices have slipped in China and recent trading stays volatile
» Acetic acid prices have dropped in China though monthly gains remain visible
» 2-EH prices are steady in China and the broader trend remains firm
» Ethylene oxide prices are firm in China and the monthly trend stays up
» Ethylene glycol and DEG prices remain elevated in China despite softer sentiment
Plasticizers & Specialty Chemicals
» DOP prices are nearly unchanged in China and the monthly trend stays soft
» Adipic acid prices are weak in China and the market remains under pressure
» Aniline prices are steady in China and the monthly trend remains positive
Inorganics & Industrial Chemicals
» Sulphuric acid prices have eased in China but the monthly trend stays strong
» Soda ash prices are unchanged in China and the market remains stable
» Yellow phosphorus prices are rising in China and the monthly trend stays strong
» Titanium dioxide prices are steady in China and the market tone stays firm
Downstream Chemicals
» Phenol prices have declined in China though the monthly trend remains positive