China Petrochemical Price Movement – 19 Aug 2026

Solvents & aromatics in focus

Acetone prices soar in China as powerful monthly rally gathers fresh momentum

Chloroform prices edge lower as China market remains remarkably stable overall

Phenol prices rebound sharply in China despite lingering fortnightly market pressure

Toluene prices pause after rally as China’s monthly market momentum stays powerful

Benzene prices surge in China as daily rally lifts market beyond July

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride prices slide again as China’s export market downturn deepens further

Aniline prices ease marginally while China’s powerful monthly rally remains firmly intact

Adipic acid prices climb again as China’s steady monthly rally gains momentum

Acetic acid prices rebound daily but China’s broader monthly market remains pressured

Industrial chemicals price tracker

Phosphorus yellow prices retreat daily while China’s monthly market gains remain strong

Soda ash light prices dip slightly as China’s monthly market weakness persists

Titanium dioxide prices extend decline as China market sinks toward monthly lows

Sulphuric acid prices slip again as China’s prolonged monthly downturn deepens further

Glycols & oxides market pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG prices ease slightly while China’s powerful monthly market rally holds

Ethylene oxide prices edge lower while China’s impressive monthly gains remain intact

Plasticizers & oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP prices climb again as China’s plasticizer market extends its monthly rally

82-Ethylhexanol prices jump sharply as China’s powerful monthly rally accelerates further