China Petrochemical Price Movement – 30 Jul 2026

Aromatics and derivatives watch

Phenol prices advance in China as strong gains widen over June levels

Toluene prices inch higher in China while remaining below recent mid-July benchmark levels

Aniline prices edge higher in China as sustained monthly rally remains intact

Benzene prices edge higher in China but remain below mid-July benchmark levels

Solvents and oxygenates pulse

Acetone prices climb in China as July gains extend beyond June benchmark

Chloroform prices fall in China as broader monthly decline remains firmly intact

Ethylene glycol/DEG prices dip in China but remain well above June levels

Acetic acid prices remain nearly flat in China while holding above June levels

82-Ethylhexanol prices edge higher in China as broader monthly gains remain intact

Ethylene oxide prices edge higher in China as July recovery remains intact

Industrial chemicals radar

Phosphorus yellow prices rise in China but remain below late-June benchmark levels

Soda ash prices edge lower in China as month-long decline continues gradually

Titanium dioxide prices fall in China as broader monthly weakness persists further

Sulphuric acid prices remain nearly flat in China amid broader monthly decline

Polymer feedstocks and plasticizers tracker

Maleic anhydride prices ease in China but remain sharply above June levels

Adipic acid prices rise in China as month-long upward momentum strengthens further

DOP prices decline in China but remain above late-June benchmark levels overall