During this period (September 3–9, 2026), the average profit of China's non-integrated styrene plants was -436 yuan/mt, with losses narrowing by 33 yuan/mt week on week, and the loss margin decreasing by 7.00% week on week. On a weekly basis, the losses of non-integrated enterprises only slightly improved, while overall profitability remained in a weak range, and industry operating rates continued to come under pressure.
China Styrene Non-Integrated Plant Weekly Profit Data Comparison (yuan/mt)
| Week of Sep 9 | Week of Sep 2 | Change | Change (%) |
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Comparison of Prices, Costs, and Profits of China's Non-Integrated Styrene Plants vs. the Same Period Last Year (Unit: yuan/mt)
| 2026/9/9 | 2025/9/9 | Spread | Unit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pure benzene | 9440 | 5915 | 3525 | yuan/mt |
| Ethylene CFR Northeast Asia | 1150 | 840 | 310 | USD/mt |
| Styrene | 10225 | 7095 | 3130 | yuan/mt |
| Styrene cost | 10839.37 | 7482 | 3358 | yuan/mt |
| Non-integrated plant profit | -614 | -387 | -228 | yuan/mt |
On the feedstock side, both supply and demand in the pure benzene market are recovering, providing relatively strong overall cost support. Pure benzene prices are expected to remain firm next week, offering solid cost support for styrene. On the styrene supply side, there will be a slight increase, while spot domestic demand is relatively flat. However, the industry is operating with low inventories, and overall fundamentals are under no obvious pressure for now. At the same time, export shipments remain smooth, effectively boosting overall market trading confidence. In summary, the fundamentals on the feedstock side show greater resilience. With strong feedstock costs weighing on the market, processing profits at non-integrated styrene plants are expected to edge down slightly next week.
As of this week, the average profit of China's non-integrated styrene plants increased slightly. At current profit levels, non-integrated production plants are under pressure in production and sales. Rigid support from feedstock costs remains, providing floor support for styrene prices.
Sample Description: On the day of data release, theoretical profit monitoring is conducted by Chempricehub Information using feedstock prices in China's major styrene production regions and mainstream styrene transaction prices.
Terminology: Non-integrated profit refers to the production profit of styrene non-integrated plant producers that source feedstocks externally. It is the profit remaining after deducting total per-ton costs and ancillary expenses (excluding financial expenses) from the actual spot transaction price in the mainstream market.
Statistical Scope: Chempricehub Information's non-integrated styrene profit is first-hand statistical data. The sample covers domestic non-integrated styrene producers in inland China. The statistical frequency is daily, and data are released every Thursday on workdays from 15:00 to 17:00.
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