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Chinese PVC producers slash outputs as bleak market drags on
11 Dec 2025 The steep fall spurred only lukewarm buyer responses, which, coupled with the lack of confidence in the near-term demand outlook, nudged several producers to trim operating rates.
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11 Dec 2025

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China Morning Snapshot – 11 December 2025

PP and LLDPE futures for the January 2026 contracts on the Dalian Commodity Exchange opened with a brief rebound on Thursday before easing toward the end of the morning session, offering only limited support to sentiment after several sessions of decline.
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10 Dec 2025

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Shenhua Auction: Weaker futures push auction prices lower yet caution lingers

PP and LLDPE futures for the January 2026 contract on the Dalian Commodity Exchange extended their losses on Wednesday, adding fresh downward pressure to Shenhua’s daily auction.
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10 Dec 2025

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Navigating the Squeeze: Asian Crackers Double Down on Feedstock Optimisation

Expanding feedstock flexibility has emerged as one of the most strategically viable responses—allowing operators to manage costs, diversify byproduct slates, and enhance long-term resilience
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10 Dec 2025

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China Morning Snapshot – 10 December 2025

Futures weakness continued to dominate sentiment, leaving buying interest subdued and trading activity slow and selective. This left forward sales for January delivery difficult, with many buyers holding back in anticipation of further softness and awaiting clearer direction.
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10 Dec 2025

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Aggressive pricing by Thai PE major fans uncertainty over short-term stability in China

Aggressive pricing by a major Thai PE supplier has unsettled expectations for a steadier Chinese import market, with sentiment slipping again this week after a short-lived burst of restocking.
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09 Dec 2025

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Shenhua Auction: Further downward pressure observed; discounted offers spur limited buying

Shenhua trimmed its opening prices for homo-PP yarn and LLDPE film by CNY 50/ton from the previous session in an effort to stimulate interest amid the weakening market tone.
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09 Dec 2025

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Shandong Yulong Auction: Zero uptake as spot market offer steep discounts

Shandong Yulong’s 9 December auction ended without a single concluded deal, marking another session of subdued engagement as sentiment across China’s domestic polyolefin market remains notably fragile.
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