The weaker demand can be attributed to several headwinds, including slowing global economic growth, rising trade tensions between China and Western countries, and sporadic disruptions in the shipping sector.
Saudi oil and gas powerhouse Saudi Aramco has raised official selling prices for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to Asia for October loading. This move, widely expected, reflects stronger demand in anticipation of the upcoming winter season.
China’s PVC market witnessed a sharp rebound on the final trading day of September, driven by renewed market confidence following the government’s intensified efforts to revive the struggling property sector and stimulate broader economic growth.
Shenhua concluded its final auction of the month on a high note, with all available grades achieving full sales. The outcome reflects a bullish market sentiment, driven largely by a series of government stimulus measures that have spurred futures trading on the Dalian Commodity Exchange and prompted last-minute pre-holiday replenishment.