China May PVC ethylene-calcium carbide cost gap shrinks 26.13%

Source: Mysteel May 27, 2026 13:55

As Northeast Asia ethylene spot prices fall to $1,100/t, while calcium carbide prices rise to Yuan 2,400-2,450/t in Wuhai region on supply instability, the cost gap between polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 's two major process routes has narrowed to Yuan 1,812/t with a 26.13% decline.

As Northeast Asia ethylene spot prices fall to $1,100/t, while calcium carbide prices rise to Yuan 2,400-2,450/t in Wuhai region on supply instability, the cost gap between polyvinyl chloride (PVC) 's two major process routes has narrowed to Yuan 1,812/t with a 26.13% decline. Asia & China Ethylene Price Trends, 2025-2026 (Unit: $/t, Yuan/t) Source: OilChem Weak supply-demand dynamics continuously