01 Jul 2025
Shandong Yulong Petrochemical struggled to draw meaningful buying interest at its latest auction held this morning, 1 July 2025, as a firm pricing stance clashed with a weakening market.
The hikes, though anticipated, landed amid a period of regulatory flux and cautious market behaviour, leading to slow initial responses.
Early reactions to the producer’s latest price list have been muted, with many participants calling current levels unworkable in light of prevailing sluggish market sentiment.
Despite spot discounts of CNY 50/ton, trading sentiment remains muted. Buyers continue to adopt a wait-and-see approach, reluctant to commit
30 Jun 2025
This uptick met immediate buyer resistance, with traders citing subdued downstream demand and pressure from the Dalian Commodity Exchange as key deterrents.
The move reflects lower geopolitical risks in the Middle East and a revival in US-China propane trade, both of which have eased upward price pressures.
The weakening key futures contracts on the Dalian Commodity Exchange coupled with the routine month-end closing weighed heavily on the domestic spot market.
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