Review of Market Trends in the First Half of 2026 From January to June 2026, the domestic production price of 1.2D×38mm viscose staple fiber followed a

Thai natural rubber production has become less sensitive to high raw material prices but increasingly sensitive to abnormal weather. This indicates serious issues with Thailand's

According to Futures Daily, the plastic futures market in July has been characterized by a tug-of-war between bullish and bearish factors: strengthened cost support, steadily

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In June 2026, China's producer prices for manufactured goods rose by 4.1% year-on-year and fell by 0.3% month-on-month. Producer

Isobutyraldehyde prices rose According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, the domestic quote for isobutyraldehyde stood at 6,666.67 RMB/ton as of July 9,

On July 9, domestic fuel oil market quotes were as follows: low-sulfur 180cst fuel oil (ex-works/self-pickup) was quoted at 5,800–6,300 RMB/tonne, while low-sulfur 120cst fuel

On Wednesday, ICE rapeseed futures rallied sharply, with the benchmark contract closing 3.04% higher—marking a one-month high—driven by gains in international crude oil and Chicago

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In June 2026, China's producer prices for manufactured goods rose by 4.1% year-on-year and fell by 0.3% month-on-month. Producer

Prices of plasticizer DOP stopped falling and rose According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, as of July 9, the price of DOP stood

According to Futures Daily, aluminum prices previously experienced a sharp decline; the SHFE aluminum benchmark contract plunged rapidly from 24,500 RMB/ton in June to a

It is expected that the central price of methanol futures will move down compared with the first half of the year, but under the protection

Windward, a UK-based maritime analytics firm, reported on the 9th that shipping volume through the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted due to ongoing hostilities between

On July 9, sugar producers and distributors in Guangzhou quoted white sugar prices at 5,240–5,290 RMB per tonne, a decrease of 20 RMB per tonne

On Thursday, July 9, the Brazilian government approved a 60-day extension of the 12% crude oil export tax. This measure was originally introduced in March

The price of lithium carbonate futures in China has gradually become a pricing benchmark for international trade and a "barometer" of global trade. After lithium

According to *China Times*, listed companies in China's chemical industry experienced an explosive surge in performance during the first half of 2026. As of July 8,

Macroeconomics 1. [PPI] National Bureau of Statistics: In June 2026, China's producer prices for manufactured goods rose by 4.1% year-on-year and fell by 0.3% month-on-month. Producer

Data from Secex indicates that the pace of Brazil's corn exports in early July 2026 is lagging behind the levels seen during the same period

Price trends According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, as of July 9, the reference average price of urea in the Shandong region was

According to the SunSirs commodity market analysis system, corrugated paper prices have recently shown a fluctuating upward trend, strengthening against the usual seasonal trend of