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DAILY: China's met coke market to soften, outlook negative

China's spot metallurgical coke market is poised to retreat, as leading Chinese steelmakers are expected to join the ranks after some northern mills demanded Yuan 50-55/tonne ($7.3-8/t) cuts on their met coke purchasing prices on March 4. However, pressures for the market may persist even after this

FLASH: China mixed aromatics prices 2026.03.05

OilChem daily survey of China's mixed aromatics market prices. Unit: RMB Yuan/tonne

Middle east conflict drives up nitrile latex prices on rising feedstock costs

Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East since late February are sending shockwaves through global commodity markets, with the cost of nitrile latexa key material for glove manufacturingrising sharply as key feedstock prices surge amid supply concerns.

DAILY: Chinese steelmakers kick off new met coke price cuts

After holding steady for over a month, the Chinese metallurgical coke market is set to enter a downward correction, with some steel mills in North China requesting lower selling prices from their coke suppliers on March 4. This is expected to lead to more than one round of price declines

MONTHLY: China's met coke market seen under pressure in March

The Chinese metallurgical coke market is anticipated to face downward pressure in March, alongside soft demand from domestic steelmakers and limited cost support due to the continued weakness in the coking coal market, Mysteel's monthly report of the commodity predicts.

FLASH: China mixed aromatics prices 2026.03.04

OilChem daily survey of China's mixed aromatics market prices. Unit: RMB Yuan/tonne

DAILY: China's met coke prices expected to dip as pressures mount

The Chinese metallurgical coke market is expected to enter a downward trajectory, as some domestic steelmakers were heard planning to kick off new cuts on their coke purchasing prices on March 4. If this happens, it is likely to be easily materialized across the country, considering the weakening co

GL&OilChem: Middle East conflict raises logistics and cost risks for China's oil and petrochemical market

Escalating tensions in the Middle East following the joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran have triggered one of the most serious disruptions to regional oil logistics in recent years.

FLASH: China mixed aromatics prices 2026.03.03

OilChem daily survey of China's mixed aromatics market prices. Unit: RMB Yuan/tonne

OilChem: Middle East tensions lifts Chinese sulfur market premium

Middle East tensions, threatening the Strait of Hormuza, a critical sulfur export artery, reversed a holiday-driven lull: Chinese buyers rushed to restock, lifting sulfur spot prices from Yuan 4,080-4,090/t to as high as Yuan 4,200/t.