March 13th — The mainstream quotation range for xylene in the South China market is 7,550–7,650 yuan/ton. Sinopec South China Company has set its listed price for xylene at 7,700 yuan/ton. Overnight, international crude oil futures closed significantly higher, providing a notable boost to sentiment in the chemical products market. Yesterday, the domestic toluene and xylene markets generally exhibited strong performance, with smooth shipments and active trading in the Shandong region. Currently, holders are showing strong willingness to maintain firm prices, and it is expected that the toluene and xylene markets will continue their strong trend today.