China Petrochemical Price Movement – 5 Aug 2026

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic Anhydride prices hold steady despite sharp monthly gains in China market

Phenol prices hold firm near recent highs after strong monthly gains continue

Aniline prices remain steady while preserving strong monthly gains across China market

Ethylene Glycol/DEG prices hold firm after sustaining strong monthly gains throughout

Ethylene Oxide prices stay firm after extending strong monthly recovery trend

Solvents & aromatics in focus

Acetone prices retreat after recent rally while retaining strong monthly gains overall

Chloroform prices remain largely unchanged as market holds near recent trading levels

Toluene prices remain subdued despite maintaining firm gains over monthly trading period

Benzene prices remain stable despite staying below recent monthly trading highs overall

Acetic Acid prices stay weak despite holding above early July trading levels

82-Ethylhexanol prices remain steady while retaining firm monthly gains across China

Industrial chemicals tracker

Phosphorus Yellow prices ease slightly while sustaining firm monthly market strength overall

Soda Ash prices remain steady as broader monthly weakness persists across China market

Titanium Dioxide prices stay weak as broader monthly downtrend remains firmly intact

Sulphuric Acid prices plunge sharply as daily weakness accelerates market decline further

Plasticizers & downstream chemicals

Adipic Acid prices edge higher while extending broader monthly recovery across market

DOP prices edge higher while holding close to recent monthly trading levels