Mainstream quoted prices for xylene in the South China market range from RMB 9,250 to 9,500 per ton, which is

Mainstream quoted prices for xylene in South China are currently in the range of RMB 9,250–9,500 per metric ton, down by RMB 50/mt compared to the previous trading day. On the preceding trading day, both toluene and xylene exhibited high-level consolidation trends. Although crude oil prices softened slightly after the holiday break, the pullback was limited. Domestic aromatics supply remains tight; even after downstream buyers completed concentrated restocking, spot availability continues to be scarce. Supported by the futures performance of para-xylene (PX) and pure benzene, the market is expected to maintain a trend of high-level consolidation in the short term.