East China xylene maintains a firm trend, with aromatic products receiving support.

ChemPriceHub, October 9:

The mainstream spot price range for xylene in the East China region is 9,250–9,300 RMB/ton. Following the holiday, toluene and xylene prices have generally trended upward. Strengthening crude oil prices have boosted the aromatics futures market. PX demand is expected to increase. Currently, spot inventories remain at low levels, chemical demand is robust, and export arbitrage windows have opened, providing strong supply-demand support. The spot market is projected to maintain a stable yet slightly bullish trend.