China Petrochemical Price Movement – 18 Aug 2026

Solvents & aromatics in focus

Acetone prices climb in China as powerful monthly market momentum strengthens further

Chloroform prices edge higher as China market activity remains remarkably stable

Phenol prices tick higher in China but face sharp monthly market pressure

Toluene prices surge in China as daily and monthly gains accelerate sharply

Benzene prices rally sharply as China market surpasses previous monthly levels again

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride prices retreat in China as daily export market losses deepen

Aniline prices rise again as powerful monthly momentum drives China market higher

Adipic acid prices accelerate as daily and monthly gains build across China

Acetic acid prices rebound daily while broader monthly pressure persists across China

Industrial chemicals price tracker

Phosphorus yellow prices dip in China but retain powerful monthly gains overall

Soda ash light prices inch higher despite China’s weaker monthly market trend

Titanium dioxide prices tumble as China market extends its steep monthly decline

Sulphuric acid prices edge upward while China’s monthly losses remain deeply entrenched

Glycols & oxides market pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG prices jump as China’s strong monthly rally gathers fresh momentum

Ethylene oxide prices hold firm after posting substantial monthly gains across China

Plasticizers & oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP prices advance as sustained monthly gains energize China’s plasticizer market

82-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) prices edge higher as impressive monthly gains continue across China