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East China pure benzene spot negotiations continue to rise (20260908)

Published on 2026-09-08

1. Today's Summary

Sinopec East China Sales Company has set its benzene price at RMB 9,050/mt.
Incomplete statistics for Shandong show non-contract (spot) transaction volume of about 1,800 mt.

Table 1 Domestic Benzene Price Summary (Unit: RMB/mt)

Price Type	Product	Standard/Process/Use	Market	Price Terms	2026/09/07	2026/09/08	Change	Change %	Unit
Market Price	Benzene	Spot	East China	Ex-warehouse Price	9,020	9,100	80	0.89%	RMB/mt
Market Price	Benzene	N month (latter half)	East China	Ex-warehouse Price	9,000	9,075	75	0.83%	RMB/mt
Market Price	Benzene	N+1	East China	Ex-warehouse Price	8,630	8,705	75	0.87%	RMB/mt
Market Price	Benzene	N+2	East China	Ex-warehouse Price	8,530	8,610	80	0.94%	RMB/mt

Note: 1. The prices listed in this table serve as a reference for mainstream negotiations.

Elena Vasquez 2026-09-08 20:11

Benzene spot keeps climbing in East China, and with Sinopec holding firm at 9,050, the near-term margin seems supported. The backwardation still caps upside risk, so I’m watching downstream demand and feedstock cost mov..

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