02 Jul 2025
The uptick followed a fresh government directive aimed at steering industrial players toward higher product quality and phasing out outdated production capacity—a move seen as a step toward long-term structural reform in the sector.
01 Jul 2025
The discounts were not enough to offset prevailing market pessimism, particularly as Dalian Commodity Exchange futures continued to trend lower, reinforcing a bearish sentiment.
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.
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