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Crude Oil Drives Price Increase in Market for Industrial-Grade C10 Crude Aromatics (Oct 9–15, 2026)

Published on 2026-10-15
  1. Weekly Market Analysis

Price Overview of Industrial C10 Crude Aromatics and Downstream Products (Unit: RMB/ton)

Product Region / Category Current Period Avg. Previous Period Avg. Change % Change Unit
Crude Oil Brent 105.48 101.13 4.35 4.30% USD/barrel
Industrial C10 Crude Aromatics Type I 8260 7780 480 6.17% RMB/ton
North China 7708 7575 133 1.76% RMB/ton
Shandong 7713 7550 163 2.16% RMB/ton
East China 7683 7550 133 1.76% RMB/ton
SA1000 Shandong 8725 8720 5 0.06% RMB/ton
SA1500 Shandong 8600 8700 -100 -1.15% RMB/ton
SA1800 Shandong 7850 7950 -100 -1.26% RMB/ton
Pseudocumene National 15000 16000 -1000 -6.25% RMB/ton
Hemimellitene East China 11000 11000 0 0.00% RMB/ton

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

During the current period (October 9–15, 2026), the market price of industrial C10 crude aromatics rose. As of Thursday, October 15, the mainstream price in East China was 7,750 RMB/ton, an increase of 200 RMB/ton compared to the same time last week; the mainstream price for Type I industrial C10 crude aromatics was 8,260 RMB/ton, up 480 RMB/ton from last week.

Regarding industrial C10 crude aromatics, international crude oil prices trended upward, boosting refineries' determination to maintain prices. Coupled with tight market supply, prices for industrial C10 crude aromatics rose this week. However, the downstream high-boiling aromatic solvent market showed a strong downward trend, leading fractionation plants to adopt a wait-and-see attitude.

For Type I industrial C10 crude aromatics, crude oil prices rose at the beginning of the week, stimulating strong restocking activity. Additionally, with transportation resuming after the holiday, the price of Type I industrial C10 crude aromatics increased this week.

  1. Next Week's Market Forecast

Analysis Table on Price Direction and Factors for Industrial C10 Crude Aromatics in the Next Period

Price → Mainstream markets expected to remain stable /
Factor Direction Description Impact Level
Other → Xylene market /

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  • Sarah Mitchell 2026-10-16 10:04
    Crude feedstock costs pushed C10 aromatics up 6.17%, but weak downstream demand for solvents like pseudocumene squeezed margins. This divergence highlights supply tightness versus soft end-market absorption, risking inve..
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