China's aniline price reaches year-to-date high as of Oct 15

OilChem data show China's aniline hit a high by Oct 15, with Oct prices around Yuan 15,000/t. Maintenance cut spot supply by 32,000t; utilization fell to 65.87%, while Sinopec benzene rose to Yuan 10,800/t. Tight supply, firm benzene lift prices, but OilChem sees restarts and Zhangzhou's 300,000 t/yr startup pressuring November to Yuan 11,000/t and December to Yuan 10,000/t; watch additives.

As shown in OilChem data, China's aniline market has reached its highest level as of October 15, 2026, with October prices expected to consolidate at Yuan 14,000-16,000/t and average around Yuan 15,000/t. The rally is supported by tighter spot supply following planned turnarounds at multiple northern plants and firm