China Petrochemical Price Movement – 12 Aug 2026

Aromatics & solvents in focus

Acetone prices jump sharply as monthly rally extends to fresh trading highs

Chloroform prices hold nearly flat while maintaining modest monthly gains in China

Phenol prices fall sharply while remaining above early-July trading levels overall in China

Toluene prices climb further as monthly gains strengthen above late-July levels overall

Benzene prices climb further while remaining below late-July trading levels overall

Acetic Acid prices edge lower as monthly decline extends across China market

82-Ethylhexanol prices climb further as monthly recovery extends to fresh recent highs

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic Anhydride prices edge higher but remain below late-July trading levels overall

Aniline prices surge sharply as monthly rally extends to fresh trading highs

Adipic Acid prices edge higher while remaining below late-July trading levels overall

Ethylene Glycol/DEG prices edge higher as strong monthly rally continues steadily overall

Ethylene Oxide prices edge higher while strong monthly gains remain firmly intact

Industrial chemicals tracker

Phosphorus Yellow prices edge higher as monthly rally remains firmly intact overall

Soda Ash Light prices hold nearly flat as broader monthly decline persists

Titanium Dioxide prices edge higher while steep monthly decline remains firmly intact

Sulphuric Acid prices edge higher but remain sharply below late-July levels overall

Plasticizers & performance chemicals

DOP prices climb further as monthly recovery pushes above late-July trading levels