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China's chemical price surge is cresting: the +12.7% number hides a turning point Indian buyers can use – 12 Jun 2026

Jun 12, 2026

May's official data show chemical raw materials prices up 12.7% on the year, but the month-on-month signs flipped — oil extraction swung from +24.1% to -1.8% and refined products turned negative. For Indian importers negotiating Q2 contracts against “costs are up” arguments, the inflection is the actionable line.

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