April 29 Report
In East China, the mainstream spot quotation for xylene (mixed) ranged from 7,700 to 7,730 CNY/ton, representing an increase of 100 CNY/ton compared to the previous trading day. As the holiday approaches, market trading activity has gradually cooled. In addition, given the relatively high earlier gains in toluene and xylene, the upside potential for short-term pricing remains limited. However, higher crude oil settlement prices and an overnight strengthening of the aromatics complex provided strong support to the market. Meanwhile, inventories at refineries and ports have concurrently declined ahead of the holiday, reinforcing suppliers' willingness to firm up offers. As a result, the market continues to operate on a stable but slightly stronger footing.

Chempricehub Analysis — Mixed Xylene
Bullish/Bearish Score: 1.5
The report indicates that spot xylene prices in East China increased by 100 CNY/ton to 7,700–7,730 CNY/ton, driven primarily by the uptick in crude oil settlement prices and the strong overnight performance of the aromatics market. In addition, declining refinery and port inventories have supported suppliers' price-firming stance. Although the approaching holiday has dampened trading sentiment, and the earlier significant price gains limit room for further near-term upside, the overall market remains stable to slightly stronger, which is supportive for spot prices.

Toluene
Bullish/Bearish Score: 1
The report mentions that both toluene and xylene have experienced relatively large previous price gains, limiting the short-term upside potential. However, driven by rising crude oil prices and a stronger aromatics market, spot toluene prices still have underlying support. The holiday-related slowdown in trading may exert some pressure, but the overall bullish factors remain dominant, sustaining a neutral-to-strong price trend.

Crude Oil
Bullish/Bearish Score: 1
The article notes that higher crude oil settlement prices directly boosted the aromatics market (including both xylene and toluene), providing cost support for upstream commodities. The rise in crude oil prices also benefits the supply–demand balance for crude itself, reinforcing a bullish market outlook.