China Petrochemical Price Movement – 21 Aug 2026

Solvents & aromatics in focus

Acetone prices rebound strongly as China’s powerful monthly market rally gains momentum

Chloroform prices edge higher as China market steadies below last month’s level

Phenol prices rebound in China but remain below recent fortnightly market highs

Toluene prices climb again as China’s powerful monthly market rally accelerates further

Benzene prices climb in China but remain slightly below last month’s benchmark

Chemical intermediates market watch

Maleic anhydride prices ease daily but China’s broader monthly market remains strong

Aniline prices climb again as China’s powerful monthly market rally gathers momentum

Adipic acid prices ease daily but China’s broader monthly market remains positive

Acetic acid prices rise again as China market approaches last month’s levels

Industrial chemicals price tracker

Phosphorus yellow prices surge as China market breaks above recent trading levels

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

Titanium dioxide prices edge higher but China’s steep monthly decline remains intact

Sulphuric acid prices rise slightly while China’s prolonged monthly downturn remains entrenched

Glycols & oxides market pulse

Ethylene glycol/DEG prices surge as China’s powerful monthly market rally extends further

Ethylene oxide prices inch higher as China’s impressive monthly market gains continue

Plasticizers & oxo alcohols spotlight

DOP prices surge again as China’s plasticizer market extends powerful monthly rally

82-Ethylhexanol prices rocket higher as China’s powerful monthly market rally accelerates sharply