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China’s PP, PE markets stagnated; heavy output losses to cap downside risks
16 Apr 2026 However, purchasing remains measured, with most players refraining from aggressive restocking amid lingering uncertainty over the direction of futures and broader demand conditions.
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16 Apr 2026

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China Morning Snapshot – 16 April 2026

Inventory drawdown appears skewed towards export channels rather than a broad-based recovery in downstream consumption, limiting its bullish signal for the domestic market.
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15 Apr 2026

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Taiwanese PVC major return to the market with sharp hikes on May shipment offers

A major Taiwanese PVC producer has re-entered the market after a brief absence, unveiling May shipment offers with sharp increases across key destinations.
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15 Apr 2026

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Shenhua Auction: Stabilising futures lift selective deals as inflated PE baselines choke liquidity

A mild paper rebound and selective baseline discounts drove robust PP uptake on Wednesday, while upward pricing recalibrations in the PE sector choked clearances amid persistent spot market discounting.
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15 Apr 2026

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Malaysian major restarts LDPE offers to Vietnam; buyers reassess restocking strategy

A major Malaysian producer has resumed offering LDPE cargoes to Vietnam after a brief absence in March, when Middle Eastern turmoil and upstream supply disruptions curtailed availability.
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15 Apr 2026

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China Morning Snapshot – 15 April 2026

Notably, much of the earlier weakness stemmed from a widening spread between high and low offers, which is now beginning to compress as demand restraint intensifies and pricing bands converge.
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14 Apr 2026

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Shenhua Auction: Softening futures and aggressive spot discounts fracture platform liquidity

A softening paper market and aggressive spot discounts severely fractured platform liquidity on Tuesday, supporting selective PP restocking while LLDPE concluded no deals amid fierce downstream resistance.
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14 Apr 2026

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Shandong Yulong Auction: PE reallocation meets downstream resistance amid spot market discounts

A strategic pivot to inject larger PE volumes onto the public auction floor was met with profound transactional apathy on Tuesday, as buyers bypassed rigid baselines in favour of flexible spot alternatives.
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