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Firm Benzene Prices Boost Styrene Demand
Following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil supplies to Asia have been significantly affected, with refining and petrochem...
Asia–Europe Freight Drop Fuels Polymer Export Surge
Container freight rates between Asia and Europe have weakened significantly during late April and early May 2026, largely erasing part ...
Propylene Market Rebounds Under Geopolitical Pressure (Apr–May 2026)
The global propylene market has entered a period of unusual instability during April and early May 2026, shaped by a complex interactio...
Southeast Asia Buyers Shift to Low-Priced PP & PE
1. High costs vs weak demand mismatch
As of early May 2026, the Southeast Asian polyolefin market is characterized by a clear imbala...
ABS Prices Slide as Demand Weakens
Entering April, the Chinese ABS market saw a rise followed by a fall, with most grades experiencing a significant decrease in spot pric...
April Resin Market Surge: Why Buyers Are Under Pressure
There's a price increase letter sitting in your inbox right now. Maybe two. Maybe 29 — almost certainly one for each major resin you bu...
Styrene Market Weakly Declined Last Week
According to the SunSirs Commodity Analysis System, the styrene market experienced a weak decline last week. The average price stood at...
Butadiene Market Weakens, Bottoming Expected
Since the start of 2026, the domestic 1.3-butadiene market has generally exhibited a pattern of retreating from high levels, fluctuatin...
China ABS Prices Extend Downtrend on Weak Demand
As April entered its latter half, domestic ABS market conditions continued to decline, with spot prices for most grades undergoing grad...
Analysis of Declining Fuel Oil Spot Market Trends in China
On April 22, the domestic fuel oil market experienced a downturn. Ex-tank quotes for low-sulfur 180cst fuel oil ranged from 5,900 to 6,...