Price Trends

In August, the Chinese PVC spot market experienced a fluctuating decline, with an average price of 4,676 CNY per ton, and the monthly price fell by 2.83%. Insufficient cost support and negative supply and demand fundamentals led to the decline in PVC prices. The price of calcium carbide was weak, providing limited support. In the short term, the supply and demand for PVC remains weak, and it is expected that prices will remain under pressure.

• PVC market conditions: prices decline
• supply-and-demand pressures
• impact of the futures market

In August, the SBR (styrene-butadiene rubber) market in China showed a slight upward trend with prices increasing from 12,108 CNY/ton at the beginning of the month to 12,500 CNY/ton The price of the raw material butadiene rose, while the price of styrene fell The facility utilization rate for SBR in China dropped to around 68% The Fushun Petrochemical plant was shut down for maintenance The operating rate of the downstream tire industry slightly increased, supporting the demand for SBR

• Styrene-butadiene rubber
• market conditions
• cost support
• tire utilization rates

In August, the EVA market in China showed a slight recovery, with the benchmark price increasing by 0.77% to 10,966 CNY/ton. The supply pressure eased, and the operating rate dropped to 77%. The price of raw material ethylene increased, while the price of vinyl acetate decreased. The increase in photovoltaic demand supported the market, but high-priced goods still faced resistance from downstream buyers. It is expected that the EVA spot market may continue to test for further increases later on.

• EVA Market
• Supply-Demand Changes
• Raw Material Prices
• Future Market Forecast

In August, the dichloromethane market in China experienced a downward fluctuation The operating rate of the supply side climbed to around 85%, and weak demand led to significant inventory pressure, causing some manufacturers to lower prices The cost side, including methanol and liquid chlorine, saw price declines, providing insufficient support Although exports performed well, the overall supply and demand imbalance is expected to keep prices under pressure in the short term

• Dichloromethane
• market conditions
• oversupply
• weak cost support

In August 2025, the pure benzene market prices in Shandong region first increased and then decreased, starting at 607533 CNY/ton at the beginning of the month and dropping to 6012 CNY/ton by the end of the month Sinopec lowered the price of pure benzene to 6000 CNY/ton Due to the impact of future imports and insufficient market confidence, it is expected that pure benzene will maintain a volatile consolidation trend in the short term

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

In August, the caustic soda prices generally increased In Shandong region, the average price at the beginning of the month was 861 CNY per ton, rising to 884 CNY per ton by the end of the month, a price increase of 267% The quotations for 32% ion membrane caustic soda remained stable in different regions, with acceptable market demand and not much inventory pressure for enterprises

• Caustic soda prices
• market analysis
• chemical industry index
• supply-demand dynamics

In August, the DOP price fluctuated and fell by 4.25%, affected by the decline in the prices of raw materials such as 2-ethylhexanol and phthalic anhydride, as well as increased supply, even though the price of phthalic anhydride later rebounded. Weak demand, combined with ample supply, suggests that the DOP price will continue to fluctuate and fall in the future.

• DOP prices decline
• raw material price fluctuations
• strong supply
• weak demand
• outlook for the future

In August, the styrene market experienced volatile declines Prices averaged 7,646 CNY per ton at the beginning of the month, dropping to 7,550 CNY per ton by the end—representing a price decrease of 126% At the start of the month, supply increased due to the resumption of operations at existing plants and the commissioning of new production capacity

• Styrene market: prices decline
• supply increases
• demand decreases

In August, weak demand in the hydrofluoric acid market led to a price decline, dropping to 10,650 CNY per ton Meanwhile, the price of fluorite—a key raw material—rose to 3,26875 CNY per ton, though overall supply remained relatively stable Downstream demand for refrigerants remained sluggish, further weighing on hydrofluoric acid prices

• Hydrofluoric acid prices
• fluorite market
• cost pressure
• weak downstream demand

In August 2025, the market price of toluene fell from 5,570 CNY/ton to 5,440 CNY/ton, a decrease of 2.33%. In the first half of the month, the market fluctuated narrowly with little overall volatility; in the latter half, due to poor demand, prices continued to decline. The weakening crude oil prices and the supply-demand dynamics affected market sentiment. Sinopec's toluene production enterprises operated normally, ensuring stable supply.

• Toluene market: prices decline
• demand remains weak
• crude oil prices weaken

In August 2025, the butadiene market price in China increased from 9,050 CNY/ton to 9,283.33 CNY/ton, a price increase of 2.58%. The overall supply remained stable, while demand was supported by a stronger synthetic rubber market. It is expected that the butadiene market will maintain a steady and slightly strong trend in the short term.

• Butadiene market
• price fluctuates and rises
• supply and demand
• synthetic rubber support

In August, 85% of industrial-grade phosphoric acid prices in China increased slightly by 0.15%. The market trend first rose and then declined, ultimately stabilizing. The price of yellow phosphorus raw materials fluctuated and increased, supporting the rise in costs. It is expected that the phosphoric acid market in China will maintain a consolidation phase in the short term.

• Phosphate market
• Price trend
• Market analysis
• Future forecast

In August, the Chinese titanium dioxide market stabilized after a decline, with the average price dropping from 13,640 CNY/ton to 13,480 CNY/ton, a decrease of 117% The market demand, which was weak, improved somewhat, and companies jointly announced price increases The price of titanium concentrate slightly decreased In July, titanium dioxide exports were 134,800 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 1555%, and imports were 7,30717 tons, a year-on-year decrease of 1960%

• Titanium dioxide market
• Price trend
• Import and export data
• Future market forecast

In August, the epichlorohydrin market followed a "V-shaped" trend, with prices initially dropping before rebounding, ultimately ending 1.75% higher than at the beginning of the month. High costs were supported by strong prices for raw materials—glycerol and propylene—yet weak downstream demand capped the room for further price increases. Going forward, market prices are expected to remain largely stable.

• Epichlorohydrin
• Market Trends
• Cost Support
• Supply-Demand Dynamics

In August, the price of 2-ethylhexanol fluctuated and fell by 3.32%, with a quoted price of 7,283.33 CNY per ton, mainly due to increased supply and a recovery in downstream demand. The price of DOP fell by 4.25% to 7,617.50 CNY per ton during the same period. It is expected that the price of 2-ethylhexanol will remain weak and consolidate in the future.

• Isooctanol prices decline
• supply increases
• demand recovers
• DOP prices fall.

This week, the price of acetic acid in China increased slightly to 2420 CNY/ton, a price increase of 083% The supply decreased due to the shutdown of the Shunda plant in Henan With the traditional peak season approaching, business sentiment has improved, and downstream demand remains stable The upstream methanol market showed a weak downward trend, with a price decrease of 282% The downstream acetic anhydride market saw a slight increase, with a price increase of 024%

• Acetic acid market: prices rise
• supply tightens
• downstream demand remains steady

In August, the price of activated carbon first increased and then decreased, with an overall increase of 026% The demand for coconut shell activated carbon used for water purification in China grew, but high prices limited transactions Internationally, the import volume of nutshell carbon decreased, low-quality raw materials were phased out, and imports shifted towards high-quality source countries

• Activated carbon prices
• market demand
• changes in import volume
• the dual-carbon strategy

In August, the isopropanol market price in China continued to decline, falling from 5900 CNY/ton at the beginning of the month to 5608.33 CNY/ton at the end of the month, a decrease of 4.94%. The price of raw material acetone fell by 4.56%, while the price of propylene increased by 4.06%. It is expected that the isopropanol market in China will remain stable in the short term, and attention should be paid to the trend of the raw material market.

• Isopropanol prices decline
• impact of raw material market
• chemical market analysis
• August market conditions

The DMF market remained generally stable in August, with only minor price fluctuations.

• DMF Market
• Price Trends
• August Market Analysis
• Chemical Product Prices

In August, the price of sodium metabisulfite in China first increased and then decreased. The average price of industrial-grade products at the beginning of the month was 1,923 CNY per ton, and at the end of the month, it was 2,023 CNY per ton, an increase of 5.20%. The prices of upstream soda ash and sulfur fell by 5.91% and rose by 6.31%, respectively, with market transactions accelerating. It is expected that prices will mainly be volatile but slightly stronger in the short term.

• Sodium metabisulfite
• Price trend
• Market analysis
• Future forecast