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Commodity Exchange: 18 May 2026

Commodity Exchange: 18 May 2026



Most actively traded petrochemical futures on the Dalian and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchanges wrapped up the 18 May 2026 session with the following settlements.

Dalian Commodity Exchange (2609 Contract): 18 May 2026

Combined and Reported by CommoPlast

Product

Close Price

Changes

Volume

PP

8,940

+CNY 180

583,653

$1162

+USD 26

LLDPE

8,170

+CNY 111

387,917

$1062

+USD 16

PVC

5,109

+CNY 34

1,020,375

$664

+USD 5

Styrene

9,483

+CNY 208

98,011

$1232

+USD 31

Polyester Futures Market

PX

9,268

+CNY 198

111,633

$1204

+USD 29

PTA

6,494

+CNY 112

1,091,399

$844

+USD 16

MEG

4,793

+CNY 48

309,231

$623

+USD 7

PET Bottle

8,274

+CNY 80

48,445

$1075

+USD 12

Exchange Rate: USD1=CNY6.82

 

Note:

* All USD-equivalent prices exclude the 13% value-added tax (VAT) and do not account for additional costs that may arise during the selling process, such as import duties or customs clearance fees.

* The contract of PET bottle changed to July 2026 (2607) starting 06 May 2026

* Styrene contract shifted to June 2026 delivery month, effective 27 April 2026

* All other contracts shifted to September 2026 (2609) starting 15 April 2026


Country
China