China Petrochemical Price Movement – 8 Jul 2026

Solvents and Aromatics

Acetone surges in China but broader monthly weakness still dominates market

Phenol extends rally in China as prices climb to monthly highs

Toluene rebounds in China but broader monthly weakness remains intact

Benzene surges in China as prices rebound strongly from recent lows

Chloroform holds steady in China as prolonged monthly weakness continues further

Petrochemical Intermediates

Maleic Anhydride rebounds in China but broader monthly weakness remains persistent

Aniline holds firm in China as strong July rally remains intact

Adipic Acid edges higher in China as broader monthly weakness persists

Acetic Acid extends rally in China as bullish monthly trend strengthens further

Glycols and Oxides

Ethylene Glycol DEG extends gains in China as bullish momentum strengthens

Ethylene Oxide EO holds steady in China after recent sharp correction

Plasticizers and Oxo-Alcohols

DOP edges higher in China but broader monthly weakness remains visible

82-Ethylhexanol 2-EH rebounds in China after prolonged monthly weakness persists

Inorganics and Industrial Chemicals

Phosphorus Yellow extends decline in China as bearish momentum deepens further

Soda Ash light remains steady in China amid persistent monthly weakness

Titanium Dioxide drops sharply in China as monthly weakness intensifies further

Sulphuric Acid remains steady in China while holding above June levels