China Petrochemical Price Movement – 31 Jul 2026

Aromatics and derivatives watch

Phenol prices climb in China as gains accelerate above late-June benchmark levels

Toluene prices rise in China but remain below late-July benchmark levels

Aniline prices climb in China as month-long upward momentum strengthens further

Benzene prices retreat in China while remaining comfortably above late-June levels

Solvents and oxygenates pulse

Acetone prices ease marginally in China but remain sharply above June levels

Chloroform prices edge higher in China but remain below late-June benchmark levels

Ethylene glycol/DEG prices edge higher in China, extending strong gains over June

Acetic acid prices edge higher in China while holding above June levels

82-Ethylhexanol prices fall sharply in China but remain above late-June benchmark levels

Ethylene oxide prices surge in China, widening gains over late-June benchmark levels

Industrial chemicals radar

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

Soda ash prices fall sharply in China as month-long decline deepens further

Titanium dioxide prices edge higher in China but remain below June levels

Sulphuric acid prices edge higher in China but remain below June levels

Polymer feedstocks and plasticizers tracker

Maleic anhydride prices rise in China, extending strong gains over late-June levels

Adipic acid prices advance in China as sustained monthly gains strengthen further

DOP prices edge higher in China as monthly gains continue building steadily