China Petrochemical Price Movement – 17 Aug 2026

Solvents & aromatics in focus

Acetone prices rebound sharply as China market extends strong month-long upward momentum

Chloroform prices hold steady as China market maintains gradual monthly upward trend

Phenol prices decline further as China market slips below mid-July trading levels

Toluene prices jump sharply as China market extends strong month-long price rally

Benzene prices rebound sharply but remain slightly below mid-July levels in China

82-Ethylhexanol prices hold steady as China market preserves strong month-long gains overall

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic Anhydride prices fall again as China market stays above mid-July levels

Aniline prices surge again as China market extends powerful month-long upward rally

Adipic Acid prices hold steady while remaining above mid-July levels in China

Ethylene Glycol/DEG prices climb further as China market extends strong monthly gains

Acetic Acid prices rebound modestly but remain below mid-July levels in China

Ethylene Oxide prices hold steady as China market preserves strong monthly gains

Industrial chemicals tracker

Phosphorus Yellow prices hold firm as China market preserves strong monthly gains

Soda Ash Light prices stay flat as China market remains below mid-July levels

Titanium Dioxide prices hold steady while China market stays below mid-July levels

Sulphuric Acid prices decline further as China market extends steep monthly losses

Plasticizers & performance chemicals

DOP prices climb further as China market extends strong month-long upward momentum