May 13 News – The mainstream quotation range for xylene in the Shandong region is 6,850–6,900 RMB/ton, flat compared to the previous trading day. In the previous trading session, the toluene and xylene markets experienced narrow-range fluctuations. Supported by a significant rise in international crude oil prices overnight, spot market sentiment strengthened notably, with a clear increase in price-supporting intentions. At the same time, steady export demand and improved profitability for certain downstream sectors further boosted trading sentiment.

Chempricehub Rating for Mixed Xylene: 1
On the spot front, the current mainstream quotation range for mixed xylene in Shandong stands at 6,850–6,900 RMB/ton, unchanged from the previous trading day. Cost support from the sharp overnight rise in international crude oil prices has significantly reinforced market price-supporting sentiment. Combined with steady export demand and improving profitability in some downstream segments, the trading atmosphere is gradually warming, providing positive support to prices and favoring future market trends.

Chempricehub Rating for Toluene: 0.5
On the spot front, the toluene market exhibited a narrow-range fluctuation trend during the previous trading session. As an aromatics product, it likewise benefited from cost support driven by the sharp overnight increase in international crude oil prices, with market price-supporting sentiment also rising accordingly, providing modest favorable support to prices.