China Petrochemical Price Movement – 13 Aug 2026

Aromatics & solvents in focus

Acetone prices retreat daily while remaining firmly above early August levels in China

Chloroform prices edge higher as China market extends its gradual monthly climb

Phenol prices retreat sharply while remaining above mid-July levels in China market

Toluene prices extend gains as China market builds on strong monthly momentum

Benzene prices retreat daily while remaining modestly above mid-July levels in China

82-Ethylhexanol prices extend gains as China market strengthens sharply above mid-July levels

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic Anhydride prices retreat as China market slips below early August levels

Aniline prices climb further as China market extends its strong monthly rally

Adipic Acid prices edge higher but remain below early August levels in China

Acetic Acid prices edge higher but remain below early August levels in China

Ethylene Glycol/DEG prices retreat daily but remain sharply above mid-July levels

Ethylene Oxide prices edge higher as China market sustains strong monthly gains

Industrial chemicals tracker

Phosphorus Yellow prices climb further as China market extends its strong monthly rally

Soda Ash prices edge higher but remain below mid-July levels in China

Titanium Dioxide prices edge higher but remain sharply below mid-July levels

Sulphuric Acid prices edge higher while remaining sharply below mid-July levels

Plasticizers & performance chemicals

DOP prices extend gains as China market strengthens further above early August levels