China's ethylene industry to see additional 8.50 mln t/y capacity in 2026

China's ethylene capacity jointly with output will continue to eye a faster growth in the year, while downstream derivatives market will remain slack. The weak supply-demand fundamentals will continue to weigh down on ethylene market.

After a stronger expansion in 2025, China's ethylene capacity jointly with output will continue to eye a faster growth in the year, while downstream derivatives market will remain slack. The weak supply-demand fundamentals will continue to weigh down on ethylene market. A total of 13 new or expanded ethylene plants