China
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...
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...
China Polyethylene Market Weakens, Prices Trend Lower
According to data from SunSirs' "Spot Connect" service: On April 9, the average price of LLDPE (7042) was 8,916 RMB/ton; by April 16, t...
China Styrene Outlook Q2 2026: Oil & Geopolitics Impact
According to statistics from Zhuochuang Information, the export volume of styrene in April has reached 200,000 tons, a 300% increase co...
Butadiene Prices Pull Back as Market Rebalances
As of April 2026, the 1.3-butadiene market—which surged by over 118% in the first quarter—has entered a phase of correction. According ...
ABS Prices Remain Highly Volatile Amid Rising Cost Pressure
In the first quarter of 2026, the domestic ABS market experienced a strong rebound, with prices rising rapidly from low levels to reach...
China ABS Market Surges in April on Rising Costs
According to the monitoring of the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, the domestic ABS market experienced a strong upward tre...
Styrene Market Update – April 9, 2026
I. Key Points
On April 8, the US and Iran reached a two-week temporary ceasefire, significantly easing geopolitical tensions and ca...
Weekly Outlook for PC Market – April 7, 2026
I. Key Points:
International crude oil prices declined last week. The ICE Brent crude June contract settled at USD 109.03/barrel, d...
Asia & Europe Face Petrochemical Strain from Iran Conflict
As conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt energy flows, the impact is increasingly being felt across petrochemical supply cha...
