Chemical & Fertilizer Industry News
China Sodium Nitrite Market Update: September Rebound Meets Weak Demand and Hebei Startup Delay
Sep 29, 2026
Shandong sodium nitrite reached about RMB 2,000/mt, but slow sales and an uncertain Hebei plant restart cloud the October outlook.
China Hexamine Market Update: Tight Supply and Methanol Costs Keep September Prices Firm
Sep 29, 2026
China hexamine remained tight in late September as Xinjiang methanol disruption raised costs and prompt supply stayed limited.
China Ammonium Sulphate Market Update: Granulation Demand Supports Firm Caprolactam Grade Offers
Sep 25, 2026
China caprolactam-grade ammonium sulphate offers strengthened as granulation demand and earlier export orders supported the market.
China Urea Market Update: Holiday Order Pressure Meets Export Tender Support
Sep 25, 2026
China urea prices eased as supply recovered and holiday order pressure increased, while a new Indian tender supported sentiment.
China Caustic Soda Market Update: Higher Operating Rates Limit Upside Despite Lower Inventory
Sep 18, 2026
China liquid caustic soda edged higher as inventory fell, but plant restarts may increase supply and limit further gains.
China Soda Ash Market Update: Low Supply Supports Stable Prices as Glass Demand Stays Weak
Sep 18, 2026
China soda ash prices stayed stable as low production offset weak glass demand and softer raw-material costs.