Price Trends

In late April 2026, the price of ethylene glycol rebounded, mainly due to a sharp reduction in imports caused by geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, low operating rates of facilities in China, continuous destocking at ports, and high crude oil costs. It is expected that if the conflict in the Middle East does not ease, imports remain low, and destocking continues in May, the price of ethylene glycol will show a strong fluctuation.

• Ethylene glycol prices
• supply contraction
• cost support
• demand improvement

In April 2026, the ethylene oxide price remained at a high level, with an average market price of 9,000 CNY/ton, up 2.27% from the beginning of the month. The high cost of ethylene provided support, while supply was under control and demand was stable. In May, it is expected to remain in a high range, with a price range of 8,800-9,200 CNY/ton. Attention should be paid to changes in the ethylene price, EO operating rates, and downstream demand.

• Ethylene oxide prices: trading sideways at high levels
• cost support
• supply manageable

As of April 29, the average price of industrial-grade premium cyclohexane in China was 7,516 CNY/ton. This week, prices have fluctuated downward, with mainstream market prices falling by 200-300 CNY/ton from the beginning of the week. The market is oversupplied, and downstream demand is weak. It is expected that prices will remain stable or continue to decline in the short term.

• Cyclohexane Market
• Price Trends
• Supply-Demand Dynamics
• Cost Impacts

In April 2026, the Chinese bisphenol A market fell sharply by 15.54%, with prices dropping from 11,520 CNY/ton at the beginning of the month to 9,730 CNY/ton at the end of the month. The main reasons were a decrease in costs, oversupply, weak demand, and pessimistic market sentiment. It is expected that prices will continue to consolidate weakly after the holiday, maintaining a reasonable range of fluctuations in the medium to long term.

• Bisphenol A market
• price decline
• mismatch between supply and demand
• chemical market analysis

In April 2026, the Chinese phenol market continued to decline, with prices falling from 9,300-9,700 CNY/ton at the beginning of the month to 8,800-9,200 CNY/ton by the end of the month. The main influencing factors were the collapse of cost support, weak demand, and high supply levels. It is expected that the market will remain weak and volatile in May.

• Phenol market
• price decline
• supply-demand contradiction
• cost support collapses

In April, the prices of gasoline and diesel in China declined, with 92# gasoline and 0# diesel decreasing by 15.87% and 12.59%, respectively. The main reasons were the decline in international crude oil prices, increased supply due to refinery resumption, and weak demand. It is expected that the market will mainly be characterized by volatility in the short term.

• Gasoline and diesel prices decline
• impact of international crude oil prices
• increased supply from China
• weak market demand

Since mid-April, the PTA market has been on an upward trend, with the average spot price in the East China region reaching 6807 CNY/ton, an increase of 7.43%. The rise in crude oil prices and increased plant maintenance have led to a drop in operating rates to around 65%, tightening supply and demand, which supports the price. Downstream polyester manufacturers are mainly focused on shipping, while terminal demand remains cautious. Analysts expect PTA prices to remain strong.

• PTA price
• cost support
• supply tightening
• geopolitical impacts

Since mid-April, supported by favorable cost factors, the price of polyester staple fiber in China has risen slightly to 8,263 CNY per ton. The rise in crude oil prices and the expansion of PTA maintenance have led to a tighter supply, supporting the staple fiber prices. Downstream demand is cautious, with the textile industry in the off-season, but the overall market trend is accelerating. Attention should be paid to geopolitical situations and changes in downstream demand.

• Polyester staple fiber
• cost support
• PTA maintenance
• geopolitical tensions impact

On April 28, the price of polyester bottle chips rose significantly, with futures closing at 8,706 CNY/ton, a 6.8% price increase. The main reasons are the maintenance of PTA leading to increased costs and tight supply, as well as a surge in pre-holiday inventory demand before the May Day holiday. In the short term, the spot price is expected to be between 9,150-9,400 CNY/ton, and the futures price is expected to be between 8,850-9,100 CNY/ton.

• Polyester bottle chips
• price surge
• PTA maintenance
• May Day inventory preparation

In April, the Chinese ammonium sulfate market showed mixed trends, with the price of caprolactam-grade ammonium sulfate continuing to rise by 583%, while the price of coking-grade ammonium sulfate fell from its peak It is expected that in the short term, the coking-grade ammonium sulfate market will weaken, while caprolactam-grade ammonium sulfate will show a stronger upward trend

• Ammonium sulfate market
• price trends
• caprolactam-grade ammonium sulfate
• coking-grade ammonium sulfate

In April 2026, the coking coal market in China was characterized by a relatively tight supply and demand balance, with prices initially stable before declining At the beginning of the month, prices were steady, but they began to fall around mid-month, with some regions experiencing a price decrease of 100-200 CNY per ton The steel industry faced weak demand, leading to cautious purchasing by steel mills

• Coking Coal Market
• Supply-Demand Balance
• Price Trends
• Steel Demand

In April 2026, the price of natural rubber in the Chinese market slightly increased to 17,150 CNY/ton, a rise of 3.52%. Affected by drought, the supply from outside China was tight, with strong cost support. Downstream tire companies had stable demand but high inventory, leading to cautious purchasing. Inventory in the Qingdao area increased slightly. If the drought continues, prices may test 17,500 CNY/ton; otherwise, they may fall back to around 16,500 CNY/ton.

• Natural rubber
• market conditions
• tight supply
• tire companies increasing production capacity

In April, the Chinese urea market operated firmly, with the average price of small and medium granule urea increasing from 1,865 CNY/ton to 1,880 CNY/ton, a price increase of 0.80%. Affected by rumors of export quotas and cost support, the urea futures and spot markets operated at high levels. It is expected that market prices will continue to maintain a stalemate and consolidation in the short term.

• Urea Market
• Price Trends
• Supply and Demand Situation
• Future Market Forecast

In April, the price of titanium dioxide in China rose by 23.6%, with the average price increasing from 15,260 CNY/ton to 17,180 CNY/ton. This was mainly due to the high prices of sulfuric acid. The import volume decreased year-on-year, while the export volume increased year-on-year. It is expected that the market will maintain a firm and high level in the short term.

• Titanium dioxide
• price increase
• market demand
• high sulfuric acid prices

In April, the price of 2-ethylhexanol fluctuated and decreased by 360%, remaining at a high level for the year in China Affected by the decline in costs and the stalemate in supply and demand, prices fluctuated between 9,000 and 9,500 CNY per ton The 10-day moving average crossing below the 20-day moving average indicates a downward trend, with weakening support from the cost side and both supply and demand being weak

• Isooctanol prices have fallen
• cost support has weakened
• both supply and demand are weak
• market is in a volatile state.

As of April 27, the DMF market price in China has significantly decreased, with a weekly decline of about 300-400 CNY/ton. The market supply is abundant, while downstream demand is weak, especially with reduced demand from the polyurethane and leather industries. In the short term, DMF prices are expected to continue falling, and the situation of oversupply is unlikely to change.

• DMF price
• market supply and demand
• raw material costs
• downstream demand

This week, the price of ethyl acetate in China has been reduced to 6516.67 CNY/ton, a decrease of 5.78%. The price of raw material acetic acid continues to decline, which is unfavorable for the cost. The market demand is weak, and the supply is stable. It is expected that the ethyl acetate market in China will continue to be weak before the holiday, and attention should be paid to the situation of raw materials and downstream.

• Acetic acid ethyl ester
• price reduction
• market demand
• sufficient supply

This week, the price of melamine fell from 8,050 CNY/ton to 7,025 CNY/ton, a cumulative decrease of 1273% Technical indicators show a strong downward trend but with weakening momentum The supply-demand contradiction in China has intensified, and market pessimism is spreading It is expected that the short-term price will fluctuate around 7,450 CNY/ton, and in the medium term, attention should be paid to the flattening signal of the 10-day moving average

• Melamine Price
• Market Analysis
• Supply-Demand Relationship
• Technical Indicator Analysis

This week, the PVC market in China fluctuated at a low level, with prices hovering around 5,000 CNY per ton. The cost side provided support, and supply decreased due to spring inspections. However, weak demand, weakening exports, and high inventory levels suppressed any rebound. It is expected that the market will maintain a range-bound fluctuation in the short term, while in the medium term, attention should be paid to the improvement in supply and demand.

• PVC market
• low-level fluctuation
• supply and demand competition
• impact of spring maintenance

This week, the price of polyester bottle chips fluctuated at a high level, with the weekly average price increasing by about 2% compared to the previous week The cost side was supported by the rise in crude oil and PTA prices, and the supply was tight, but the weak recovery in demand limited the price increase It is expected that the price will remain in the range of 8,500-9,000 CNY/ton in the short term

• Polyester bottle flake prices
• cost support
• tight supply
• weak recovery in demand