China Petrochemical Price Movement – 16 Jun 2026

Solvents Under Pressure

Acetone prices in China tumble further amid prolonged bearish market pressure

Phenol prices in China retreat sharply despite stronger monthly performance

Toluene prices in China slide lower as market weakness continues

Benzene prices in China decline further as bearish sentiment lingers

Industrial Chemicals Holding Firm

Chloroform prices in China inch upward as market remains largely stable

Soda ash light prices in China remain steady with limited movement

Ethylene oxide prices in China remain stable as market awaits direction

Specialty Chemicals Gain Ground

Maleic anhydride prices in China edge higher as market strength persists

Phosphorus yellow prices in China surge higher on sustained market momentum

Sulphuric acid prices in China extend gains on firm market demand

Acetic acid prices in China advance as buying interest strengthens

Mixed Signals in Intermediates

Titanium dioxide prices in China gain slightly amid mixed market signals

Aniline prices in China edge higher while monthly levels stay weak

Adipic acid prices in China recover slightly after prolonged market weakness

Oxo-Alcohols and Glycols Watch

Ethylene glycol DEG prices in China ease but remain above last month

DOP prices in China weaken again amid softer downstream demand

82-Ethylhexanol prices in China rise marginally despite weaker monthly levels