Chemical Products Market Update: Key Developments on August 26

The chemical products market saw several notable developments on August 26, 2026. Sinomine Resource secured export quotas for lithium concentrate from Zimbabwe, while transportation operations returned to normal. This is expected to support a stable supply of raw materials for domestic smelting.

BDO Market Sees Planned Maintenance and Higher September Prices

In the BDO sector, Sichuan Yongying’s plant continued to operate steadily, with a maintenance shutdown scheduled for the end of August. Meanwhile, Xinjiang Lanshan Tunhe announced its August BDO settlement prices along with official list prices for September, indicating a slight increase.

DEG Supply Remains Tight in Zhangjiagang

The Diethylene Glycol (DEG) market in Zhangjiagang continued to face tight supply conditions. Scheduled arrivals were reported at 4,750 tonnes.

Styrene Prices Move Higher

In the styrene market, Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical Co., Ltd. raised its quotation by RMB 270/ton to RMB 9,270/ton.

Melamine and Chemical Trade Flows Also See Changes

Shandong Shuntian increased its melamine prices, while China recorded significant changes in import and export volumes for several chemicals, including liquid ammonia, hydrochloric acid and caustic soda.

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