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Weak Demand and Crude Oil Prices Drive Down Market Price of Industrial C10 Mixed Aromatics (Sept 18–24, 2026)

Published on 2026-09-24
  1. Weekly Market Analysis

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

Product Region / Category Current Period Average Previous Period Average Change % Change Unit
Crude Oil Brent 102.27 106.50 -4.23 -3.97% USD/barrel
Industrial C10 Crude Aromatics Type I 7,780 8,110 -330 -4.07% RMB/ton
North China 7,455 7,475 -20 -0.27% RMB/ton
Shandong 7,076 6,900 +176 +2.55% RMB/ton
East China 7,430 7,450 -20 -0.27% RMB/ton
SA1000 Shandong 8,291 8,675 -384 -4.43% RMB/ton
SA1500 Shandong 7,750 8,050 -300 -3.73% RMB/ton
SA1800 Shandong 7,533 7,500 +33 +0.44% RMB/ton
Isodurene National 18,000 18,000 0 0.00% RMB/ton
Pseudocumene East China 9,500 9,500 0 0.00% RMB/ton

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

During the current period (September 18–24, 2026), market prices for industrial C10 crude aromatics declined. As of Thursday, September 24, the mainstream price in East China stood at 7,350 RMB/ton, a decrease of 100 RMB/ton compared to the same time last week. The mainstream price for Type I industrial C10 crude aromatics was 7,780 RMB/ton, down 330 RMB/ton from the previous week.

Regarding industrial C10 crude aromatics, consecutive drops in international crude oil prices dampened downstream buyers' sentiment. However, refineries maintained strong support for prices, leading to relatively stable operations. Subsequently, affected by declining terminal demand, prices for light fractions of downstream high-boiling aromatic solvents fell significantly, prompting major refineries to adjust their prices downward. Nevertheless, on Thursday, buoyed by rising international crude oil prices and robust demand for heavy fractions, spot prices in the Shandong region surged strongly.

For Type I industrial C10 crude aromatics, strong downward trends in crude oil prices early in the week heightened market wait-and-see attitudes. Additionally, with the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approaching, refineries focused on inventory clearance, resulting in a significant drop in market prices this week.

  1. Next Week's Market Forecast

Analysis of Price Direction and Factors for Industrial C10 Crude Aromatics in the Coming Period

Price Trend Mainstream markets expected to remain relatively stable /
Factor Direction Description Impact Level
Other Rising expectations for key markets /
Cost Upward pressure from crude oil costs High
Supply/Demand Balanced supply-demand dynamics Medium

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Price Direction Mainstream Market Outlook Key Factors Impact Level
Stable to Slightly Higher Expectations for relative stability International Crude Oil Prices High
Refinery Inventory Pressure Medium
Terminal Demand Recovery Low

The forecast indicates that the price direction for industrial C10 crude aromatics in the next period is expected to be stable to slightly higher, with mainstream markets showing expectations for relative stability. Key factors influencing this outlook include international crude oil price movements, refinery inventory levels, and the recovery pace of terminal demand.

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  • James Morrison 2026-09-24 20:12
    Saw C10 aromatics dip on weak downstream demand and lower feedstock costs. The late Shandong surge is interesting, but holiday inventory clearance keeps pressure on margins. I expect prices to stabilize next week as crud..
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