Price Trends

September 23, 2026, the spot average price of acetone in China is 8,850 CNY/ton, a decrease of 150 CNY/ton from yesterday. The current price is at a high level for the past year, showing a rebound (bearish) trend with limited room for increase. The combination of average difference changes (－, ＋, －) conforms to the characteristics of a rebound (bearish) signal. The upstream and downstream products in the industrial chain include propylene, pure benzene, etc.

• Acetone prices
• market analysis
• chemical industry chain
• market forecast

On September 23, 2026, PET trend analysis indicates a weak rebound (bearish bias) with volatile price action. In the short term, prices are likely to remain in a weak‑to‑weakly bullish range, with the possibility of a minor pullback. With prices at elevated levels, upside potential is limited, and further gains face significant resistance.

• PET trend analysis
• range-bound with a bearish bias
• weak rebound
• downside risk in price corrections

On September 23, 2026, the trend analysis of ethylene glycol in China shows that the current price is in a high-level fluctuation with a bearish bias. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving average differences are -43.33, 6.67, and 99.91, respectively, indicating a weak rebound and short-term downward pressure. It is recommended to pay attention to real-time data.

• Ethylene glycol
• Trend analysis
• Volatile and bearish
• Average difference change

On September 23, 2026, the price trend for melamine clearly indicates a downward movement. The 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all show negative changes, consistent with a clear bearish signal. At the 60-day and 3-month timeframes, prices remain at moderate to high levels, limiting short-term upside; at the 1-year timeframe, prices are at moderate to low levels, suggesting some room for further gains over the longer term.

• Melamine
• price decline
• mean difference analysis
• market trend forecasting

In late September 2026, the diesel market in China showed regional differentiation In the northeastern region, the price of diesel from local refineries rose to 9100-9200 CNY/ton, while in the northwestern region, the quotes remained stable at 8800-8900 CNY/ton International crude oil futures have retreated, but tight overseas supply and demand support high prices

• Diesel prices
• weak rebound
• regional divergence
• high-range trading

On September 22, 2026, the spot average price of phenol indicated a short-term bearish yet weak rebound, with prices trading in a volatile range. Over the one-year time frame, prices remain at mid-to-high levels, leaving limited room for further gains and subject to downward correction pressure. Zhejiang Petrochemical and Lihua Yiyi Weiyuan Chemical have each lowered their phenol prices to RMB 9,200 per ton and RMB 9,150 per ton, respectively.

• phenol market
• price analysis
• weak rebound
• chemical industry

The trend analysis of soda ash on September 22, 2026, shows that it is currently in a fluctuation range, with a signal indicating a rebound but still bearish. The directions of the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day average differences are inconsistent, and the spot price has remained unchanged for two consecutive days. There is no significant driving force from supply and demand, and the market transactions are light. The price is at a low level, and the downward space is limited.

• Heavy soda ash
• trend analysis
• short-term rebound leans bearish
• trading range

On September 23, 2026, methanol prices are in a high‑level, bullish‑biased consolidation phase with pullbacks. Supply‑side tightening provides clear support. The 5‑day and 20‑day moving average spreads are trending upward, while the 10‑day spread has declined, signaling a bullish‑biased range‑bound market. Caution is advised regarding the risk of a correction as elevated prices may dampen demand.

• Methanol trend
• Bullish fluctuation
• Supply contraction
• High-level risk

As of September 22, 2026, the spot price of gasoline is at its highest level in nearly a year, recently showing a weak rebound and a bearish fluctuation pattern The continuous decline in international crude oil prices and fuel tax reduction policies overseas have limited the room for price increases Diesel prices in the northeastern region of China have risen, while refined oil quotes in the northwestern region of China have remained unchanged

• Gasoline Trend Analysis
• Weakness and Pullback
• Decline in International Crude Oil Prices
• Fuel Tax Reduction and Exemption Policies

On September 21, 2026, the spot price of petcoke in China was in a strong consolidation phase with a bullish bias. The directions of the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving average differences were not completely consistent. The current price is already at a high level for nearly a year, with limited room for further increase. It is recommended that practitioners in the upstream and downstream of the industry chain adjust their business strategies according to the actual situation.

• Petroleum coke
• Trend analysis
• Oscillating with a bullish bias
• Consolidation at high levels

On September 21, 2026, fuel oil 180CST is in a mild pullback phase within a choppy market, with an overall bearish bias Prices remain near the upper end of their one-year range, leaving limited room for further gains The latest Chinese quote stands at RMB 7,500–8,000 per tonne, while China National Petroleum Corporation’s Qingdao region price is RMB 7,900 per tonne, up RMB 50 per tonne from the previous day

• fuel oil 180CST
• volatile market
• moderate correction
• high range

On September 21, 2026, the MTBE price showed a strong rebound trend, with a short-term trend of fluctuation with a bullish bias. The 5-day and 10-day average differences are on the rise, with significant support from the supply side. However, the prices for the 60-day, 3-month, and 1-year periods are already at high levels, so there is a need to be cautious about the risk of a pullback.

• MTBE
• Market Analysis
• Rebound Trend
• Energy and Chemical Industries

As of September 22, 2026, palm oil trend analysis indicates that the market is currently in a volatile phase. The direction of change in the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages is inconsistent. On the fundamentals front, Malaysian production has increased while exports have declined, whereas Indonesia is expected to see reduced output due to drought and wildfires. China’s palm oil inventories stand at 920,000 tons, up from the previous period.

• Palm oil trends
• volatile market conditions
• supply fluctuations
• rising inventories

Affected by weakening cost support and a shift in the supply‑demand balance—where supply is rising while demand is falling—PTA prices have edged lower Ample crude oil supplies are weighing on spot prices, while the resumption of PTA plant operations has boosted market supply Meanwhile, downstream demand has fallen short of expectations, leading to a decline in polyester industry utilization rates and sluggish end‑user order intake

• PTA price
• supply and demand changes
• crude oil support
• cost fluctuations

On September 22, 2026, PTA trend analysis indicates a clear bearish signal, with the D5, D10, and D20 moving averages all showing negative changes compared to the previous day. Currently, PTA prices are at a mid-to-high level, leaving limited room for further gains while downside momentum remains strong. This information is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.

• PTA trend
• clear downtrend
• moving average analysis
• high-level risk

On September 21, 2026, the trend analysis for polyester staple fiber signaled a clear downward move, with the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages all trending lower. Current prices are at a one-year high, leaving limited room for further gains.

• Polyester staple fiber
• trend analysis
• clear decline
• high position risk

In September, the price of polyester staple fiber in China increased by 9% due to cost pressures, but terminal demand recovery fell short of expectations, leading the market into a phase of cost and demand competition Currently, processing profits are low, with most companies either incurring losses or barely breaking even The supply side is maintaining low inventory levels through production control, while the demand side is experiencing a "lackluster peak season

• Costs vs. demand dynamics
• polyester staple fiber prices
• high-level volatility
• weak peak season

As of September 22, 2026, the trend analysis for polyester staple fiber indicates that current prices are fluctuating. The moving average divergences over the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day periods are inconsistent, signaling a weak rebound (leaning bearish). Prices remain at elevated levels across the 60-day, 3-month, and 1-year timeframes, with limited room for further upside.

• Polyester staple fiber
• trend analysis
• volatility
• weak rebound

As of September 22, 2026, the acrylonitrile trend analysis indicates a short-term bias toward stronger price action amid volatility Major producers have raised their listed prices, while apparent consumption in August increased by 101% month-on-month With robust cost support, prices are trending higher

• Acrylonitrile
• trend analysis
• oscillating slightly stronger
• cost support

On September 21, 2026, the PVC price was in a range-bound fluctuation, with strong support in the medium to long term, but limited short-term upside. The spot market saw low trading volume, and downstream players were largely adopting a wait-and-see attitude. The 5-day and 10-day moving average differences showed a positive change, while the 20-day moving average difference indicated a negative change, signaling a strong rebound trend.

• PVC Market Analysis
• Price Volatility
• Spot Market Trends
• Industry Chain Insights