Price Trends

On August 16, 2026, the melamine market in China showed a weak rebound, with the 5-day moving average difference increasing while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences decreased. The overall trend was volatile, with the low price level over a one-year cycle limiting the downward space, but the high position in the 60-day cycle restricting short-term upward potential.

• Melamine
• Market Analysis
• Weak Rebound
• Volatile Trading Conditions

On August 17, gasoline prices showed a volatile pattern, with limited room for further upward movement in the short term as they remain within a high-range The mean difference indicator points to a weak rebound and suggests a bearish signal China has lowered its retail price caps for gasoline and diesel, while international crude oil prices have been fluctuating OPEC has also revised down its demand forecast Meanwhile, US

• Gasoline prices
• volatile trading
• international crude oil
• supply-and-demand changes

As of August 16, 2026, the prices of petcoke in China showed mixed trends, with the difference indicators showing more signals of resistance to decline. The prices are at a high level for the 60-day and 3-month cycles, and in the mid-high range for the 1-year cycle, indicating strong short-term resistance to decline but limited room for further increase. The market trend is oscillating (with a bullish bias).

• Petroleum coke market
• price fluctuations
• anti-decline alert
• peak of the cycle

Recent international crude oil price fluctuations have led to volatility in China's diesel spot prices, which are currently in the mid-to-high range of the annual cycle. Current indicators show a bearish signal for stagnation, suggesting that diesel prices will maintain a volatile trend with limited upside potential. Attention should be paid to subsequent crude oil trends and market reactions.

• Diesel Market Trends: Fluctuating Performance
• Average Deviation Indicator
• Stagflation Warning

On August 14, 2026, the polyester staple fiber market in China showed a trend of fluctuation with a bullish bias The 5-day moving average difference decreased, while the 10-day and 20-day moving average differences increased, forming a strong consolidation signal The price is at a medium-high level within a 1-year cycle, with limited room for increase; it is at a medium-low level within a 3-month cycle, indicating support; and it is at a medium level within a 60-day cycle

• Polyester staple fiber
• volatile market conditions
• strong consolidation
• market analysis

Polyethylene prices stabilized after a short-term surge, with the average prices of LLDPE, LDPE, and HDPE increasing by 143%, 147%, and 048% respectively Fluctuations in crude oil costs provided bottom support, but the driving force was limited Plant maintenance in Chinese refineries led to a reduction in supply, but expectations of later resumption of production and increased imports will ease the supply

• Polyethylene prices
• crude oil costs
• maintenance cycles
• off-season demand

On August 14, the PVC spot market in China experienced range-bound fluctuations, with some regions seeing slight adjustments in quotations The average difference indicator shows that the current market is in a deep correction phase, with the low point of the 1-year cycle limiting the downward space The 60-day cycle price is at a median level, and there is still a possibility of short-term fluctuations PVC prices in Zibo and Linyi regions are in the range of 4,430 to 4,530 CNY per ton

• PVC market trend
• fluctuation adjustment
• spot market
• average difference analysis

In the first half of August, the dichloromethane market in China continued to decline, with ample supply and weak demand. Prices in Shandong region fell by 12.39% from the beginning of the month to 1,945 CNY per ton. Cost pressure was high but failed to be passed on to prices. It is expected that in the short term, the market will remain in a low-range fluctuation, with opportunities for technical rebound, but it will be difficult to reverse the weak trend.

• Loose supply
• weak demand
• high costs
• low-level fluctuations

This week, the pure benzene market prices in Shandong region of China fluctuated and increased, with a weekly price increase of 0.81%. Sinopec's pure benzene prices at multiple refineries in China were cumulatively raised by 350 yuan to 7,700 CNY per ton. International crude oil futures closed lower, while overseas pure benzene prices showed mixed gains and losses. In the short term, the pure benzene market in China is expected to maintain a range-bound fluctuation pattern.

• Pure benzene price
• market analysis
• crude oil futures
• overseas pure benzene

On August 14, 2026, the caustic soda market in China showed a narrow fluctuation. The 5-day moving average difference increased, the 10-day moving average difference decreased, and the 20-day moving average difference remained unchanged. The capacity utilization rate slightly dropped by 0.7% to 77.1%, inventory rose by 5.24% on a month-on-month basis, prices fluctuated locally, and downstream purchasing enthusiasm was mixed.

• Caustic soda market conditions: volatile trend
• fundamental analysis
• market risk alert

This week, the caustic soda prices remained stable, with the market average price at 639 CNY/ton, a 25% decrease compared to the same period last year The quotations in Shandong, Zhejiang, and Inner Mongolia regions were 590-670 CNY/ton, 830-860 CNY/ton, and 2000-2100 CNY/ton (converted to 100%), respectively The Chinese liquid alkali market saw little fluctuation, with an overall operating load of about 80% Downstream demand was weak, putting pressure on the market

• Caustic soda prices
• market analysis
• stable and moderate performance
• downstream demand

On August 14, the cyclohexanone market showed a volatile trend. Price fluctuations varied, but overall prices remained within a certain range and adjusted accordingly. Market participants adopted a cautious attitude, with a strong wait-and-see sentiment.

• Cyclohexanone
• Market Trend
• Fluctuating Operation
• Chemical Product

This week, the styrene market in China showed a strong upward trend. From August 10 to August 14, the average price increased from 8,620 CNY/ton to 8,650 CNY/ton, with a price increase of 0.35% during the period, and a year-on-year increase of 12.98%.

• Styrene
• market price
• slight increase
• year-on-year increase

This week, the market price of Aniline in China continued to rise, increasing from 11,525 CNY/ton to 11,925 CNY/ton, a price increase of 3.47%. The main reasons are tight supply and rising costs. The pure benzene market is strong but with weak demand. It is expected that Aniline will face significant resistance to further increases in the short term.

• Aniline market: prices rise
• supply tightens
• costs increase.

On August 14, the urea market was weak, with all differential indicators declining, showing a clear downward signal. Dushanzi Petrochemical has added new green urea production capacity, and Qinghai urea has been exported to ASEAN for the first time by itself. The current price is at a short-term low and a mid-level position in the one-year cycle, so attention should be paid to the impact of supply and demand changes. Hualu Hengsheng's urea ex-factory quotation has been reduced to 1,685 CNY/ton.

• Urea market conditions
• prices declining
• industry trends
• changes in supply and demand

From August 10 to 14, the Chinese polymeric MDI market experienced minor fluctuations The average price at the beginning of the week was 17,866 CNY/ton, and by the end of the week, it was 17,966 CNY/ton, representing a decrease of 055% within the week but an increase of 1432% year-over-year There were many reports of supply tightening, and cost support remained strong, but weak demand led to a slight softening in transaction prices

• Polymeric MDI
• Market Analysis
• Tightening Supply
• Insufficient Demand

The recent acetic acid market in China first weakened and then stabilized On August 13, prices in the North China region stopped falling and increased, with marginal improvement in demand The mean difference analysis shows that the current market is in a phase of rebounding from a fluctuation, with prices at a low to mid-range level in the annual cycle, indicating limited room for short-term declines

• Acetic Acid Market: Volatile Rebound
• Average Deviation Analysis
• Regional Market Trends

This week, the isopropyl alcohol market price in China saw a slight increase, rising from 6950 CNY/ton to 6966.67 CNY/ton, with an increase of 0.24%. Prices in Shandong remained stable, while quotes in Jiangsu were around 6850-7100 CNY/ton. The price of raw material propylene has increased, providing cost support, but downstream purchasing remains cautious. It is expected that the market will maintain a narrow range fluctuation in the short term.

• Isopropyl alcohol market: prices up
• raw material cost support
• narrow trading range

From August 7 to 14, the price of BDO in China remained at 7,783 CNY per ton, up 0.86% month-on-month but down 1.65% year-on-year. A decline in plant load has led to a reduction in supply, while downstream demand has increased. However, there is a contradiction between cost factors and demand conditions, so the market outlook for the coming period is expected to be largely one of wait-and-see.

• BDO market
• supply contraction
• rising costs
• increasing demand

On August 14, 2026, BDO market spreads showed volatile performance. The 5-day and 10-day spreads remained unchanged, while the 20-day spread declined. The spot market price range has remained stable for two consecutive days, generally exhibiting a narrow trading range. Current prices are in the mid-to-lower end of the one-year cycle, providing some resistance against further declines.

• BDO market: Narrow trading range
• volatile trend
• prices remain stable.