China Petrochemical Price Movement – 29 Jul 2026

Aromatics & solvents watch

Acetone prices retreat after recent gains while holding above last month's levels

Phenol prices ease marginally while sustaining strong monthly gains

Toluene prices edge lower while maintaining steady monthly gains

Benzene prices edge higher while holding above last month's levels

Acetic Acid prices ease marginally while remaining above last month's levels

Chloroform prices remain largely stable despite marginal daily decline

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic Anhydride prices ease marginally after strong monthly gains hold firm

Adipic Acid prices decline after recent gains as daily weakness emerges

Ethylene Glycol/DEG prices climb further as monthly gains continue

Ethylene Oxide prices remain steady while holding above last month's levels

Aniline prices ease marginally while sustaining strong monthly gains

82-Ethylhexanol prices ease marginally after strong fortnightly gains

Inorganics & industrial chemicals

Phosphorus Yellow prices ease further despite gains over the past fortnight

Soda Ash prices extend monthly decline with fresh daily weakness

Sulphuric Acid prices extend gradual decline as monthly weakness persists

Titanium Dioxide prices remain steady despite marginal daily decline

Plasticizers & downstream chemicals

DOP prices ease marginally after sustaining strong fortnightly gains