On May 19, the benchmark price for mixed xylene, as reported by SunSirs, stood at 6,775.75 RMB/ton—a decrease of 0.55% compared to the beginning of the month (6,813.25 RMB/ton).

On May 19, the mainstream price range for xylene in the South China region stood at 7,250–7,400 RMB/ton, an increase of 50 RMB/ton compared to the previous trading day. The sustained rise in international crude oil prices, coupled with robust trading performance in the export market, provided significant positive support to the aromatics market. Although cost-side support remains ample and market participants demonstrate a strong willingness to hold prices firm, downstream demand remains lackluster, making it difficult to drive a substantial upward surge in market prices. In the short term, the market is expected to exhibit a predominantly stronger yet volatile trend.

On May 19, the mainstream spot price range for xylene in the East China region stood at 7,280–7,350 RMB/ton, marking a decrease of 30 RMB/ton compared to the previous trading day. The sustained rise in international crude oil prices—coupled with robust trading performance in the export market—provided significant positive support to the aromatics market, driving a steady upward trend in market prices yesterday. Although cost-side support remains ample and market participants demonstrate a strong willingness to hold prices firm, demand within the solvent and fine chemical sectors remains lackluster, making it difficult to trigger a substantial surge in market prices. In the short term, the market is expected to maintain a firm yet consolidating posture, characterized primarily by a stronger and volatile trend.

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