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Tariff fallout hits ethane flows, Chinese crackers scramble for fix
27 Apr 2025 China imported 5.5 million tonnes of ethane in 2023, according to the latest data from the Customs Department. The entirety of that volume came from the United States.
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24 Apr 2025

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Shenhua Auction: Aggressive discount drives robust uptake

Reflecting concerns displayed in the wider selling market, the Shenhua Auction Platform adopted a stable-to-softer pricing strategy as part of efforts to manage inventories ahead of month-end.
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24 Apr 2025

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Shandong Yulong Auction: Buyers absorbed price hike but remained selective

Buyers largely accepted the price hikes, supported in part by relative stability on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. Still, purchasing remained highly selective, with preference skewed toward lower-end prices
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24 Apr 2025 PET Bottle

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Output controls fuel Chinese PET bottle market comeback, buyers remained cautious

Indeed, many Chinese converters have adopted a cautious approach to procurement amid the heightened US–China trade tensions, which continue to cloud the broader economic outlook.
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24 Apr 2025

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China Morning Snapshot – 24 April 2025

Spot sellers held back from offering deeper discounts, citing the relatively modest losses in futures. This prompted a resistance response from buyers
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24 Apr 2025

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Asian PVC Market Outlook – 2Q2025

The imposition of steep US tariffs has triggered widespread order cancellations, leaving Chinese converters scrambling to reorient their export strategies. While diverting finished goods to the domestic market is theoretically viable
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23 Apr 2025

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Shenhua Auction: Sell-throughs see mild uptick amid firmer futures, but late-month caution persists

The Shenhua Auction Platform closed its morning session with a modest improvement in sell-through rates, supported by gains in the energy and futures markets.
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23 Apr 2025

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China Morning Snapshot – 23 April 2025

The absorption of fresh volumes added to traders’ caution, compounding existing selling pressure after weeks of sluggish demand. With month-end closing approaching
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