China Petrochemical Price Movement – 18 Jun 2026

Solvents Under Pressure

Acetone prices in China plunge deeper as bearish momentum accelerates

Chloroform prices in China drop sharply as market sentiment weakens

Toluene prices in China extend losses amid weaker buying interest

Benzene prices in China continue falling as bearish sentiment deepens

Stable and Firm

Phosphorus yellow prices in China hold firm near recent highs

Titanium dioxide prices in China remain stable despite softer monthly trend

Sulphuric acid prices in China hold steady near recent highs

Acetic acid prices in China remain firm as demand stays supportive

Ethylene oxide prices in China remain stable as market awaits cues

Softening Chemicals

Maleic anhydride prices in China ease slightly after recent market gains

Soda ash light prices in China retreat as market momentum softens

DOP prices in China weaken further amid sluggish downstream demand

82-Ethylhexanol prices in China decline further amid cautious market demand

Mixed Intermediates

Phenol prices in China rebound modestly after recent market weakness

Aniline prices in China remain unchanged despite weaker monthly levels

Adipic acid prices in China stay flat after prolonged market decline

Glycol Watch

Ethylene glycol DEG prices in China maintain gains above monthly levels