23 Jan 2026
In the physical market, local sellers reacted swiftly to the futures breakout, largely lifting spot offers in an attempt to capture the upward momentum.
Despite intermittent volatility, the Asian propylene market has resumed a clear upward trajectory after tumbling to pandemic-era lows in early November 2025.
22 Jan 2026
Both products were fully sold, pointing to a tentative improvement in near-term confidence. Market participants, however, remained wary over the durability of the rebound.
Shandong Yulong’s latest auction delivered a clear improvement in uptake, with homo-PP yarn and LLDPE film on an FD basis fully cleared.
In immediate response to the futures-led recovery, the majority of local producers adjusted their spot offers higher, seeking to recoup losses from earlier in the week.
21 Jan 2026
The move was broadly anticipated, following intensifying market discussions around China’s impending withdrawal of export tax rebates — a policy shift widely seen as a catalyst for a structural reset in global PVC pricing.
The Shenhua auction platform witnessed a notable recovery in liquidity on Wednesday as range-bound stability in the futures market triggered renewed restocking interest.
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