China Petrochemical Price Movement – 17 Jun 2026

Solvents Under Pressure

Acetone prices in China plunge further amid persistent market weakness

Phenol prices in China fall sharply as bearish pressure intensifies

Toluene prices in China continue lower amid weakening market sentiment

Benzene prices in China tumble further as bearish sentiment deepens

Steady Market Watch

Chloroform prices in China rise marginally as market stays balanced

Soda ash light prices in China remain stable with minor gains

Ethylene oxide prices in China remain steady as market seeks direction

Rallying Industrial Chemicals

Maleic anhydride prices in China edge higher as upward momentum continues

Phosphorus yellow prices in China extend rally on strong market support

Sulphuric acid prices in China strengthen further on firm demand

Acetic acid prices in China edge higher on improved buying interest

Intermediates Show Mixed Cues

Titanium dioxide prices in China inch higher despite softer monthly trend

Aniline prices in China post modest gains despite weaker month trend

Adipic acid prices in China rise slightly after extended declines

Downstream Demand Watch

Ethylene glycol DEG prices in China hold firm above monthly levels

DOP prices in China retreat again amid softer downstream demand

82-Ethylhexanol prices in China weaken slightly as demand stays cautious