China Petrochemical Price Movement – 22 Jul 2026

Aromatics Watch

Maleic Anhydride prices edge higher as Chinese FOB market extends steady upward momentum

Acetone prices climb further as Chinese export market sustains month-long recovery

Phenol prices strengthen as Chinese FOB market extends broad-based upward rally

Toluene prices advance steadily as Chinese export market builds sustained momentum

Benzene prices rally sharply as Chinese FOB market outpaces recent trading levels

Chlor-Alkali & Vinyls Watch

Chloroform prices edge higher as Chinese FOB market stabilises after sharp correction

Soda Ash Light prices remain rangebound as Chinese FOB market seeks direction

Acetic Acid prices extend gains as Chinese FOB market continues upward trajectory

Ethylene Glycol DEG prices retreat despite sustaining strong gains over previous month

Ethylene Oxide prices recover as Chinese industrial market reverses last month's weakness

Industrial Chemicals Watch

Sulphuric Acid prices inch higher as Chinese industrial market maintains firm momentum

Titanium Dioxide prices stabilise after extended correction across Chinese export markets

Phosphorus Yellow prices edge higher despite remaining well below previous monthly levels

Aniline prices continue climbing as Chinese FOB market extends sustained bullish run

Plasticizers & Intermediates Watch

Adipic Acid prices edge higher as Chinese FOB market extends gradual recovery

DOP prices strengthen steadily as Chinese export market builds fresh upward momentum

82-Ethylhexanol prices rebound as Chinese market recovers from previous monthly decline