Aug 18, 2026 7:56 p.m.

Commodity Exchange: 18 August 2026

Commodity Exchange: 18 August 2026

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Most actively traded petrochemical futures on the Dalian and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchanges wrapped up the 18 August 2026 session with the following settlements.

Dalian Commodity Exchange (2701 Contract): 18 August 2026

Combined and Reported by CommoPlast

Product

Close Price

Changes

Volume

PP

7,947

+CNY 129

413,815

$1043

+USD 19

LLDPE

7,789

+CNY 164

297,281

$1023

+USD 35

PVC

4,744

+CNY 35

693,085

$623

+USD 5

Styrene

8,630

+CNY 152

299,954

$1133

+USD 23

Polyester Futures Market

PX

8,376

+CNY 172

161,083

$1100

+USD 26

PTA

5,838

+CNY 108

710,009

$767

+USD 16

MEG

4,653

+CNY 136

188,963

$611

+USD 20

PET Bottle

7,508

+CNY 182

43,355

$986

+USD 27

Exchange Rate: USD1=CNY6.74

 

Note:

* All USD-equivalent prices exclude the 13% value-added tax (VAT) and do not account for additional costs that may arise during the selling process, such as import duties or customs clearance fees.

* The contract of PET bottle changed to October 2026 (2610) starting 10 August 2026

*The contract of PX changed to November 2026 (2611) starting 11 August 2026

* Styrene contract shifted to October 2026 delivery month, effective 18 August 2026

* All other contracts shifted to January 2027 (2701) starting 18 August 2026

Country

China