Following a rise in international crude oil closing prices on Monday, refined oil prices from independent refineries in Northeast China increased on August 18. Prices

In August, the domestic EVA market experienced narrow-range consolidation; trends for photovoltaic (PV) grade and general-purpose grades diverged significantly, and the market overall lacked momentum

Macroeconomics 1. [Oil & Gas Planning] The NDRC and the National Energy Administration have issued the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Oil and Natural Gas Development. The

DBP policies to tighten in 2026 Regarding policies and regulations for DBP (di-n-butyl phthalate), China has established a control system spanning multiple sectors—including electrical and electronic

The latest data from the General Administration of Customs shows that China’s imports of corn and corn flour totaled 350,000 tonnes in July 2026, a

The market for polybutadiene rubber has experienced significant upward movement amidst volatility. Data from SunSirs shows that as of August 18, the price in East

Data from Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture shows that sugar production in the country's Center-South region totaled 3 million tonnes during the second half of July—a

Macroeconomics 1. [Oil & Gas Planning] The NDRC and the National Energy Administration have issued the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Oil and Natural Gas Development. The

Price trend According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, the average domestic ex-factory price for premium-grade DMF stood at 4,480 RMB/ton as of August

Macroeconomics 1. [Oil & Gas Planning] The NDRC and the National Energy Administration have issued the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Oil and Natural Gas Development. The

Editor's Note: Against the backdrop of the continued disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a new wave of pipeline construction is sweeping across the

Price Trends According to data from SunSirs, the price of seamless tubes saw a slight decline last week. As of the end of the week, the

Data released by the American Petroleum Institute (API) shows that U.S. crude oil and distillate inventories fell last week, while gasoline inventories rose. For the

I. Key Official Data Latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on August 17: From January to July, the national retail price of pork fell

Since the beginning of August, the domestic natural rubber market has experienced a volatile upward trend. Data from SunSirs indicates that as of August 17,

The National Development and Reform Commission and the National Energy Administration have issued the *15th Five-Year Plan for Petroleum and Natural Gas Development*. By 2030,

Macroeconomics 1. [Oil & Gas Planning] The NDRC and the National Energy Administration have issued the "15th Five-Year Plan" for Oil and Natural Gas Development. The

Price trend According to data from SunSirs, the hydrogen peroxide market trended downward in August, with a decline of over 9%. The average market price stood

【Market Analysis】 For the week ending August 14, the operating rate of downstream PP sectors fell by 0.08 percentage points week-on-week to 44.55%. Downstream willingness to

Price trend According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of SunSirs, as of August 17, the reference average price of urea in the Shandong region was