Introduction Due to geopolitical tensions, the Strait of Hormuz remained inaccessible in September. Consequently, ethylene glycol imports for the month saw a further decline compared to

During the reporting period (October 26–30), the chemical market experienced a slight upturn. As of October 30, the China Chemical Product Price Index (CCPI), published

The 14th edition of the India Chem exhibition, themed "Advantage India: An Emerging Global Chemical Hub," was recently held in Mumbai. During the event, Anupriya

On the 2nd, International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez stated in London that the organization cannot confirm whether sea mines have been cleared from

According to data from SunSirs, the domestic polypropylene (PP) market has shown a positive trend since October, with prices for various grades seeing significant increases.

[Introduction] Cotton yarn prices fell in October, driven by a decline in the cost of raw material—cotton—which weakened cost support for yarn. On the demand

On November 2, international crude oil futures experienced a sharp decline. The settlement price for the December contract of U.S. WTI crude oil fell by

According to the latest data released by the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture, sugar production in Brazil’s primary producing regions reached 1.8715 million tonnes during the

According to data from SunSirs, the domestic polycarbonate (PC) market experienced an initial rise followed by consolidation in October, with spot prices for various grades

In October 2026, the market for first-grade calcium carbide (with a gas yield of ≥280 L/kg) in Northwest China experienced a surge followed by a

According to price trends for premium-grade acetone in East China as monitored by SunSirs, the market in October experienced a period of fluctuation—dipping toward a

International gold prices have seen a significant decline recently. On October 31, the spot price of gold in London hit a one-year low, touching a

Xinhua Finance, Beijing, October 30 (Xinhua) – Reporters recently conducted on-site research and investigations at several leading enterprises in the upstream and downstream of the

Last week, the thermal coal market at northern Chinese ports remained generally weak. Coal prices at Caofeidian Port declined across the board: prices for 5500

In October, the phenol market in East China experienced a volatile upward trend. Building on the gains seen in September, the overall price level continued

Last week (October 26-30), the domestic spot market for ferrosilicon experienced an initial decline, followed by a brief stabilization, and finally a renewed weakening. According

According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Agriculture, as of October 30, 2026, Ukraine’s grain exports for the 2026/27 marketing year (which began in July) totaled

Last week, prices for mild steel plates continued to decline. Pessimism spread throughout the market, compounded by weak cost support from steel billets, insufficient downstream

Analysis of Market Price Trends According to monitoring data from SunSirs, the domestic price of imported potassium chloride last week showed an initial decline followed by

The domestic polystyrene (PS) market performed strongly in October, with significant price increases across various grades. According to data from the SunSirs bulk commodity index,