Commodity Price News

Rayon yarn in China moved to USD 2,748/tonne as viscose staple fiber costs climbed through August and exports strengthened.

Potassium sulfate in China was quoted at USD 585.67/tonne on 2026-10-01, down 1.3% over the month but up 13.9% year on year.

Polyester prices in China held at USD 1,435/tonne in the week to 2026-10-01 after a month-long rise of 10.0%.

Maize in China rose 0.1% week-on-week to USD 328.99/tonne on 2026-10-02 while remaining 1.4% lower on the month.

Iron ore in China slipped to USD 102.83/tonne as weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual comparisons all point lower.

Fluorite in China edged higher to USD 552.80/tonne on 2026-10-01, with the quarter change at +11.1%.

Egg prices in China dropped to USD 1,324/tonne on 2026-10-01 after holiday-driven procurement ended and new hens lifted supply.

Ethanol in China traded at USD 836.17/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 0.6% on the week and 2.3% on the month.

Dysprosium oxide in China was quoted at USD 216,270/tonne on 2026-10-02, with prices little changed over the week but lower on the month.

Dysprosium in China was quoted at USD 291,593/tonne on 2026-10-01, down 0.2% over the month but up 1.7% on the quarter.

Soybean No. 2 in China closed the week at USD 606.90/tonne as inventories at Chinese mills and crushing plants sit at multi-year highs.

DBP in China reached USD 1,544/tonne on 2026-10-01, a 52-week high, after gains of 14.0% over the month and 30.9% over the quarter.

Cryolite in China closed the week 0.1% higher at USD 1,227/tonne as tight fluorite supply and rising aluminium smelting costs shaped the cost base.

Chinese colour coated sheet prices edged up over the week as production costs and mill pricing policies supported the market.

Indian cardamom eased over the week and month but remains up on the quarter as supply concerns from the monsoon shortfall support prices.

Cold rolled steel sheet in China edged lower over the week to 2026-10-01, standing 0.3% below its level a month earlier.

Styrene butadiene rubber in China reached USD 2,413/tonne on 2026-10-02, up 44.6% over the year, according to Claight market monitoring.

Soybean meal in China climbed 3.9% over the month to USD 507.12/tonne as of 2026-10-01, with inventories at crushers and oil mills at high levels.

Softwood pulp in China slipped 1.5% over the week to USD 730.85/tonne as of 2026-10-01, while port inventories and imports point to firmer underlying demand.

Propylene glycol in China reached USD 1,442/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 64.2% year on year.

Red dates in China slipped to USD 1,063/tonne on 2026-09-30, the lowest level in 52 weeks, as high inventories and soft demand weigh on spot prices.

The commodity slipped to USD 1,111/tonne on 2026-10-01, extending a modest retreat from the quarter's higher levels.

Praseodymium in China edged higher over the week to USD 150,271/tonne, with the year-on-year gain at 39.9%.

The polyvinyl chloride price in China climbed to USD 725.62/tonne on 2026-10-02, up 4.4% on the week.

Polyamide FDY in China has risen 8.2% over the past month as upstream caprolactam supply tightened and costs increased.

Polyethylene in China closed at USD 1,223/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 6.4% over the month but 1.6% lower on the week.

Phosphorus yellow in China is quoted at USD 4,141/tonne, up slightly on the week but down on the month, quarter and against its June peak.

Phenol in China rose to USD 1,335/tonne on 2026-10-02, extending gains across the week, month, quarter and year.

Nylon DTY in China climbed to USD 2,688/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 37.9% over the year.

Nylon 6 in China slipped 1.2% week on week to USD 2,178/tonne as of 2026-10-01, though the price remains up 53.0% year on year.

Natural rubber in China closed at USD 2,849/tonne on 2026-10-02, up 2.0% on the week and at a 52-week high.

N-Methylpyrrolidone in China climbed to USD 1,934/tonne on 2026-10-01, its 52-week high, after a 29.1% rise over the month.

Naphtha in China rose to USD 1,395/tonne on 2026-10-01, extending gains across the week, month, quarter and year.

Monoammonium phosphate in China fell to USD 563.30/tonne on 2026-10-01, extending a month-long decline as export procedures resumed.

Methyl isobutyl ketone in China closed the week at USD 2,024/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 0.1% week on week.

Chinese LPG prices climbed to USD 1,001/tonne on 2026-09-30, extending gains over the week, month, quarter and year.

Chinese low-density polyethylene prices reached USD 1,810/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 34.1% over the quarter, as supply disruptions tightened the regional market.

Primary lead ingot prices in China slipped over the week as smelters returned from maintenance, though the metal remains above its quarter and year ago levels.

Lithium iron phosphate in China closed at USD 7,781/tonne on 2026-10-01, down 7.2% over the month.

Chinese low sulfur fuel oil eased over the week after a September run-up, with domestic supply constraints and refiner export suspensions shaping the market.

Hydrogen peroxide in China rose to USD 106.39/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 14.7% over the month as operating rates and downstream procurement increased.

Gold Ten on the Indian market slipped 1.9% on the week to USD 154,018,714/tonne as of 2026-10-01, though it remains 0.2% higher on the quarter.

Chinese glass prices eased over the week after early-September increases, with spot quotes returning to near their 52-week low.

Groundnut prices in China closed the week higher while remaining lower over the month and quarter, as domestic supply and policy news shaped the market.

Chinese galvanized sheet prices eased over the week but held gains on the month and year as zinc costs and producer pricing actions shaped the market.

Fuel oil in China has climbed to USD 1,139/tonne, its 52-week high, as October export restrictions tighten domestic supply.

Ethylene oxide in China closed at USD 1,447/tonne on 2026-10-02, rising 23.1% over the month as supply tightened and demand climbed.

Dimethylformamide in China was quoted at USD 841.22/tonne on 2026-10-01, down 2.3% on the week but up 11.8% on the month and 48.2% on the year.

Diethylene Glycol in China fell 9.5% on the week to USD 998.08/tonne as of 2026-10-01, down 41.5% on the month.

Dichloromethane in China climbed to USD 436.64/tonne on 2026-10-01, extending gains across the week, month, quarter and year.

Cottonseed oil in India slipped to a 52-week low of USD 1,503/tonne on 2026-10-01, extending a month-on-month decline of 11.2%.

Copra meal in India held at USD 350.00/tonne on 2026-09-19, unchanged week on week but down 23.7% year on year.

Coke in China was quoted at USD 345.66/tonne on 2026-10-02, up 1.3% on the week and 75.3% on the year.

Cobalt in China has declined 13.6% over the month and sits 2.4% lower week-on-week at USD 39,361/tonne as of 2026-10-01.

Chloroform in China edged higher over the week and stands 38.7% above its level a year ago.

Butadiene rubber in China climbed to USD 2,419/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 7.1% over the month and 32.1% over the quarter.

Billet prices in China slipped 0.9% over the week to USD 454.92/tonne as of 2026-10-01, extending a monthly decline of 2.0%.

Calcium carbide in China climbed to USD 410.17/tonne, its 52-week high, as power-related supply cuts and restocking supported prices.

Aniline prices in China reached USD 2,222/tonne on 2026-10-02, up 2.2% on the week and 59.9% over the quarter, as maintenance and rising benzene costs supported the market.

Ammonium nitrate in China slipped 3.1% over the quarter but stands 24.1% higher than a year ago.

Chinese activated charcoal prices have risen across weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly comparisons, according to figures as of 2026-10-02.

The Chinese acetic anhydride market has risen 27.7% over the past month as feedstock and supply pressures accumulate.

Acetic acid in China climbed to USD 723.39/tonne, a 52-week high, as supply disruptions and higher feedstock costs accumulated.

Chinese 1,4-butanediol prices climbed to USD 1,516/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 24.7% over the month, as producer unit shutdowns and rising input costs tightened supply.

Acrylonitrile in China slipped to USD 1,608/tonne on 2026-10-01, down 5.4% over the month but up 43.4% year on year.

Acetone in China eased on the week to USD 1,268/tonne on 2026-10-01, though the commodity remains far higher over the quarter and year.

Nickel on the London market closed at USD 15,435/tonne on 2026-10-02, down 3.8% on the week and 6.6% on the month.

Lead in China closed the week lower at USD 2,417/tonne as smelters resumed production and holiday stockpiling drained inventories.

Record peak demand and falling coal and hydropower availability have driven India electricity prices to USD 74.43/mwh, up 25.7% on the week.

China propylene is priced at USD 1,448/tonne as of 2026-10-01, up 5.5% over the month and 27.6% over the quarter.

Chinese styrene prices climbed to USD 1,583/tonne on 2026-09-30 as supply cuts and higher feedstock costs supported the market.

Indian rebar reached a 52-week high of USD 527.05/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 18.1% over the quarter.

Spandex prices in China were little changed week on week at USD 4,325/tonne, while the annual rise stands at 27.0%.

Silver Mini in India traded at USD 2,307,198/tonne on 2026-09-30, down 5.1% on the week and 7.3% on the month.

Purified terephthalic acid in China reached USD 1,093/tonne on 2026-10-02, up 2.6% on the week.

Rapeseed meal in China held near USD 365/tonne this week, with the quarter-on-quarter gain at 5.0%.

Silver Micro prices in India declined over the week, month and quarter, though the commodity remains up 40.8% year on year.

Polymerized MDI in China edged up on the week after a month of gains, with supply disruptions at regional plants in the background.

Pr-Nd alloy prices edged up 0.1% on the week as producer purchases and tender demand tightened supply, Shanghai Metals Market reported.

PET in China rose to USD 1,305/tonne on 2026-10-01, extending monthly and quarterly gains.

Polyester yarn in China edged up 0.1% week on week to USD 1,907/tonne as of 2026-10-01, holding near its 52-week high.

Polyester staple fibre in China climbed to USD 1,296/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 2.7% on the week and 43.8% year on year.

Polycarbonate in China slipped 1.5% on the week to USD 2,195/tonne as factories cut ex-factory prices, though the quarter-to-date gain stands at 17.0%.

Polycarbonate in China slipped 1.6% on the week to USD 2,195/tonne as of 2026-10-01, though the commodity remains 17.2% higher over the quarter.

Phosphoric acid prices in China declined 6.7% over the month to USD 1,188/tonne on 2026-09-30, leaving the market up 20.0% year on year.

Phthalic anhydride in China closed at USD 1,494/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 6.8% over the month and 29.0% over the quarter.

N-Butanol in China slipped to USD 1,268/tonne on 2026-09-30, yet remains up 54.3% over the year.

Weekly and monthly gains contrast with a quarter-on-quarter decline as supply disruptions affect Indian LNG deliveries.

Isooctyl alcohol in China slipped week on week but remains well above levels from a year ago after supply disruptions and higher production costs.

Chinese linear low-density polyethylene is quoted at USD 1,401/tonne on 2026-10-01, with supply disruptions and rising feedstock costs supporting the move.

EVA prices in China edged higher week on week while the quarterly gain reached 14.3%, according to the latest market data.

Gold Petal in India was quoted at USD 153,661,603/tonne on 2026-10-01, down 2.0% on the week and 4.8% on the month.

Chinese hot rolled coil prices eased over the week and month even as Baosteel lifted October domestic offers.

Chinese gasoline prices reached USD 1,533/tonne on 2026-10-02, up 1.1% on the week and 44.3% over the year.

Gold Mini in India slipped over the week and month while holding a yearly gain of 16.4%.

Epoxy resin in China slipped 0.5% on the week to USD 2,319/tonne, though the commodity remains up 9.4% over the month.

Ferrosilicon in China eased on the week to USD 847.61/tonne as of 2026-09-30, though prices remain up on the month, quarter and year.

Drawing grade wire rod in China has gained 24.3% over the quarter as supply-side cuts and restocking shaped prices.

Dimethyl carbonate in China slipped to USD 899.89/tonne on 2026-09-30, ending a monthly rise, as supply recovered and downstream demand eased.

Chinese refiners suspended October fuel exports to preserve domestic stocks as diesel rose 16.1% over the month.

Cotton in India slipped to USD 1,911/tonne on 2026-09-30, down 3.0% on the week and 7.5% on the month.

Weekly decline follows a 28.2% monthly rise as coal tar costs and production cuts reshape supply.

Butadiene in China reached USD 2,021/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 6.1% over the month and 58.9% over the quarter.

Weekly dip in caprolactam follows a monthly rise of 7.0% and a quarterly rise of 26.0%, with plant maintenance and benzene costs in play.

Butyl acetate in China reached USD 1,137/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 9.8% over the month amid low port inventories and rising acetic acid costs.

Bronze on the German market slipped week on week but remains far above year-ago levels amid German steel production disruptions.

Drawing grade wire rod in China reached USD 1,482/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 24.6% over the quarter.

Ammonia prices in China dropped in the final week of September as production units resumed operations after maintenance.

Ammonium Sulfate in China climbed 3.7% week on week to USD 195.89/tonne as export policy clarity and pre-holiday demand lifted prices.

Antimony in China slipped over the week but is up 1.9% over the month, while the quarter shows a 9.0% decline.

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene in China reached USD 1,688/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 8.2% over the month.

The China aluminium price slipped week on week but remains 23.2% higher than a year ago, with supply-side constraints and pre-holiday restocking shaping trade.

Formic acid in China slipped to USD 298.31/tonne on 2026-09-30, down 2.4% on the week and 4.5% on the month.

Soybean No. 1 in China ended the week at USD 783.50/tonne, a 52-week high, with gains across week, month, quarter and year comparisons.

Chinese sugar prices were unchanged week on week while industrial inventories and the new season's early mill start-up frame the supply picture.

Steel scrap in China eased 0.3% on the week to USD 350.56/tonne as holiday-related disruptions limited scrap arrivals.

Stainless steel in China slipped to USD 2,103/tonne on 2026-09-29, leaving the quarterly decline at 3.8% while the annual gain stands at 14.7%.

Silicone prices in China held near recent highs at USD 2,148/tonne, up 6.9% on the month but down 0.7% over the week.

Soybean in China held at USD 674.29/tonne on 2026-09-29 as inventories at Chinese crushing plants reached 7.96 million tons, the highest in 15 years.

Seamless pipe prices in China edged higher on the week while the monthly trend remained slightly negative.

Silica in China held at USD 954.58/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 5.7% on the month and 16.5% on the year.

Rice in Brazil traded at USD 317.40/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 3.9% over the month and 53.8% over the quarter.

Chinese rebar edged up to USD 477.29/tonne as production fell and inventories tightened ahead of the holiday.

Rapeseed oil OI in China gained on the week while remaining below its August peak, with domestic stocks and import flows shaping supply conditions.

The R22 price in China held at USD 3,480/tonne on 2026-09-30, with the week change at +0.0% and the year change at -30.2%.

Pulp in China has risen for the week, the month, the quarter and the year, reaching USD 732.64/tonne as of 2026-09-30.

R134a in China held at USD 9,695/tonne on 2026-09-30, with prices up 35.3% over the year.

PrNd oxide in China closed the week at USD 110,373/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 0.7% and up 39.7% year on year.

Praseodymium oxide in China held flat on the week at USD 113,729/tonne on 2026-09-30, leaving the month change at -0.4%.

Chinese polysilicon prices climbed 25.3% over the month to USD 5,966/tonne as production cuts tighten supply.

The commodity slipped on the week, extending declines across the month and quarter, though the annual move remains positive.

Potassium chloride in China stood at USD 499.66/tonne on 2026-09-30, down 1.7% over the month but up 1.6% year on year.

Polypropylene in China is assessed at USD 1,507/tonne as of 2026-09-29, up 9.6% over the month.

Chinese polymethyl methacrylate held near its 52-week low in the week to 2026-09-29, with prices moving just 0.1% over seven days.

Polyaluminium chloride in China closed the week at USD 266.49/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 0.5%, with prices also higher month on month.

Polyacrylamide in China ended September at USD 2,091/tonne, up 0.4% on the week and 14.6% year on year.

Pet coke in China eased over the week but remains up 55.3% year-on-year as supply constraints and stockpiling support the market.

Para Xylene in China ended the week at USD 1,477/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 16.7% over the month and 26.9% over the quarter.

The Neodymium Oxide price in China was unchanged week-on-week at USD 114,475/tonne on 2026-09-30, while remaining 26.4% higher year-on-year.

Palm oil in India slipped 4.0% on the week to USD 1,399/tonne, with prices down across the week, month and quarter.

Nitrile rubber in China held at USD 2,771/tonne on 2026-09-30, with the monthly gain at +6.7% and the quarterly rise at +20.4%.

Neodymium held near USD 141,322/tonne as of 2026-09-30, with annual gains of 27.0% offset by a 3.1% quarterly decline.

Metal silicon in China held at USD 1,417/tonne on 2026-09-30, a 52-week high, with prices up 1.0% on the month and 3.9% on the year.

Natural gas in India rose to USD 0.88/mwh on 2026-09-30, up on the week and month but down over the quarter and year.

Meta xylene in China stood at USD 1,269/tonne on 2026-09-29, up 14.8% over the month as feedstock costs and tight supply supported prices.

N-propanol in China is at USD 1,268/tonne, up 17.5% over the month and close to its 52-week high.

Mild steel plate prices in China were unchanged week on week at USD 510.40/tonne as of 2026-09-30, with mill output easing and inventories building.

Maleic anhydride in China climbed to USD 1,469/tonne on 2026-09-30, its highest level in 52 weeks, after a month of sustained gains.

Melamine in China reached USD 943.55/tonne on 2026-09-29, up 1.4% week on week and 21.1% year on year.

Weekly and monthly declines come as rising coke costs and producer shutdowns meet expanded capacity in Inner Mongolia and Ningxia.

Magnesium on the Chinese market was quoted at USD 2,357/tonne as of 2026-09-29, down 0.2% on the week.

LPG in China reached USD 1,178/tonne on 2026-09-30, up 84.3% year on year, as shipping disruptions curbed import arrivals.

Weekly and monthly declines contrast with a quarterly gain and a 33.4% rise over the year.

The India market quoted Gold Guinea at USD 154,647,512/tonne on 2026-09-30, down 2.6% on the week and 5.5% on the month, though up 19.2% year on year.

High-density polyethylene in China held at USD 1,562/tonne on 2026-10-01, unchanged over the week but up 40.6% year on year.

Brazilian frozen chicken eased week on week but remains 10.4% higher over the month, supported by firmer domestic supply conditions and an EU import suspension.

The Chinese ethyl acetate market continued its run higher this week amid cost increases and supply constraints.

The Chinese epichlorohydrin price was unchanged over the past week but remains higher across the quarter.

Electrolytic manganese in China slipped 0.2% on the week to USD 2,692/tonne, leaving the quarter gain at 0.2%.

Dysprosium iron alloy prices in China slipped 0.4% week on week to USD 208,104/tonne as of 2026-09-29, though the alloy remains 3.2% higher over the quarter.

DOP in China was quoted at USD 1,554/tonne on 2026-10-01, up 1.3% on the week and 9.0% on the month.

Dioctyl phthalate in China climbed to USD 1,554/tonne as of 2026-09-30, up 1.5% on the week and 9.2% on the month.

Cotton Yarn in China stands at USD 3,706/tonne as of 2026-10-01, up 12.1% year on year.

Chinese cyclohexanone prices climbed for a fourth consecutive period, with the commodity up 63.2% year on year.

Cyclohexane in China held at USD 1,019/tonne on 2026-09-30, unchanged over the week but up 2.7% over the month.

Corrugated paper in China held nearly flat on the week, with mills announcing output cuts ahead of the National Day holiday.

Cotton lint in China closed the month at USD 2,596/tonne, with the annual gain at 24.2% outweighing a 5.3% monthly decline.

Cold rolled sheet in China slipped 0.2% on the week to USD 565.29/tonne as of 2026-09-30, with monthly and quarterly gains intact.

Caustic soda in China edged lower on the week while remaining close to its recent range, with the year-on-year decline at 18.9%.

Coconut shell charcoal in India reached USD 1,096/tonne on 2026-09-19, up 0.3% on the week and 6.9% on the month.

Brazilian cattle prices reached USD 4,695/tonne on 2026-09-30, a 52-week high, with supply constraints and export pressures building through the month.

Butyl acrylate in China held at USD 1,259/tonne on 2026-09-29, up 11.9% year on year, as final South Korean anti-dumping duties took effect.

Bromine prices in China climbed to USD 6,042/tonne on 2026-09-29, extending gains recorded across the month, quarter and year.

Bisphenol A held at USD 1,669/tonne on 2026-09-29, leaving the monthly gain at 20.5% amid plant shutdowns and low domestic operating rates.

Aluminum fluoride in China reached USD 1,939/tonne on 2026-09-29, a 52-week high after a month of supply constraints and higher tender prices.

Chinese asphalt has risen to USD 932.74/tonne as refinery output cuts push producer inventories to a five-year low.

Benzene in China is quoted at USD 1,504/tonne as of 2026-09-29, up 26.1% over the month and 51.4% over the quarter.

Nylon FDY in China held at USD 2,737/tonne on 2026-09-29, unchanged on the week after months of gains.

Formaldehyde in China reached USD 261.42/tonne on 2026-09-25, up 27.8% over the month.

Guar in India reached USD 527.53/tonne on 2026-09-01, up 10.1% on the month and 37.9% on the quarter.

The China apple price dropped to its 52-week low of USD 1,072/tonne on 2026-09-18.

Wire prices in China reached USD 507.73/tonne on 2026-09-10, up 1.1% on the week and 5.1% on the month.

Corn starch in China eased to USD 426.76/tonne on 2026-09-10, extending losses on the week, month and quarter.

Zinc ingot in China reached a 52-week high of USD 4,071/tonne on 2026-09-08, up 31.2% over the year.

Domestic supply constraints and steady import flows have pushed Chinese thermal coal to its highest level in a year.

Soybean oil in China reached USD 1,377/tonne on 2026-09-07, a new 52-week high after gains across the week, month, quarter and year.

Weekly and monthly gains for Nylon 6,6 in China come against a 12.2% quarterly decline, with prices at USD 2,707/tonne.

Chinese methanol prices climbed to USD 535.97/tonne on 2026-09-08, up 41.3% over the month, as supply disruptions and low inventories supported the market.

Raw cotton prices in India have risen on the week and the month as new-season arrivals begin in northern growing regions.

The China color coated board price edged higher in the week to 2026-09-07, holding near its 52-week high as domestic supply data pointed to lower inventories.

Indian tobacco rose to USD 658.15/tonne on 2026-09-01, up 180.6% on the month, as policy measures reshaped the FCV market.

Chinese urea prices rose to USD 268.22/tonne on 2026-09-07, up over the week and month but roughly flat on the quarter.

Sheep prices in India climbed 6.4% over the month to USD 1,019/tonne as of 2026-09-01, though the year-on-year gain stands at 43.8%.

Rubber in India traded at USD 2,720/tonne on 2026-09-01, a 52-week high, with the quarter gain at 26.8%.

The Raibel price in India reached USD 7,010/tonne as of 2026-09-01, up 2899.0% from USD 233.73/tonne a month earlier.

Pineapple in India climbed to USD 441.40/tonne on 2026-09-01, up 6.0% over the month, after volatile trading through August.

Pomegranate prices in India fell 6.5% over the week to USD 915.30/tonne on 2026-09-01, the 52-week low.

Peach prices in India rose 1.7% over the week to 2026-09-01, with the quarter gain reaching 45.3%.

Indian millet prices dropped 27.2% over the month to USD 259.55/tonne as of 2026-09-01, pressured by weak demand.

Indian mustard oil reached USD 1,863/tonne on 2026-09-01, its 52-week high, after gains across weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly comparisons.

Lotus sticks in India traded at USD 463.13/tonne on 2026-09-01, down 3.8% over the month and year to date ranges from a 52-week high of USD 731.32/tonne.

Litchi in India dropped to USD 1,975/tonne on 2026-09-01, though the quarter-on-quarter gain stands at 77.3%.

Green peas in India climbed 8.6% over the month to USD 746.37/tonne as of 2026-09-01, with supply constraints cited by Igrain Posts.

The weekly gain leaves hydrochloric acid in China down over the month but well above year-earlier levels.

Indian clove prices reached USD 10,321/tonne on 2026-09-01, a 52-week high, amid supply pressure in origin countries and rising import costs.

Carrot prices in India moved up 4.9% over the week to USD 420.52/tonne as of 2026-09-01, with mandi reports citing low arrivals and weather-related disruptions.

Amaranthus in India slipped 1.9% over the week to USD 441.84/tonne, leaving the price down 17.2% for the quarter although still 33.9% higher year on year.

Copra in India is quoted at USD 1,716/tonne, down 2.3% on the week after a quarter of steady gains.

Steel plate prices in China rose 0.9% week on week to USD 448.00/tonne as of 2026-08-24, supported by cost-side pressure.

Prices fell on the week but remain well above levels recorded a month and a quarter ago, with the year-on-year position lower.

Weekly decline of 1.2% follows price cuts by domestic paper mills, while the annual gain stands at 26.0%.

White cardboard in China slipped to USD 611.20/tonne as of 2026-09-03, with the monthly decline at 1.0% and the yearly gain at 1.9%.

Chinese xylene climbed to USD 1,212/tonne on 2026-09-04, extending gains across the week, month, quarter and year.

Toluene in China reached USD 1,169/tonne on 2026-09-04, up 9.0% on the week and 22.9% on the month amid tight domestic supply.

Viscose staple in China held at USD 2,143/tonne in the week to 2026-09-03, leaving the price at its 52-week high after a 17.4% annual gain.

Tin ingot prices in China eased over the week and month but remain up 63.4% year on year, according to the latest market data.

Chinese tin prices eased over the week and month, though the annual gain stands at 62.2%.

Sulfur in China slipped to USD 1,287/tonne on 2026-09-04, down 1.3% on the week.

Sulfuric acid in China slipped to USD 268.22/tonne, leaving the price up 155.4% year on year despite a 6.9% monthly decline.

TDI in China was quoted at USD 2,490/tonne on 2026-09-03, up 0.8% on the week but down 3.2% over the month, with annual supply maintenance shaping availability.

Prices eased on the week but remain up 108.8% year on year, with the 52-week low set in October 2025.

Raw silk in China edged higher over the week and month, though the price remains lower than a year ago.

Polystyrene in China reached USD 1,530/tonne on 2026-09-03, up 3.0% on the week, as styrene supply tightened.

Polypropylene in China reached USD 1,417/tonne on 2026-09-04, up 3.1% on the week and 4.4% on the month.

Weekly gains come against a backdrop of month-on-month and year-on-year declines, with prices sitting close to their 52-week low.

Methyl tert-butyl ether in China gained 10.2% over the month to USD 1,107/tonne, moving close to its 52-week high.

The mentha oil price in India reached USD 14,302/tonne on 2026-09-04, up 30.0% over the quarter.

Mattress fibre in Sri Lanka rose to USD 99.00/tonne as of 2026-08-22, up 2.1% on the week.

The Lead Mini price in India reached USD 2,170/tonne on 2026-09-04, up 2.1% on the week amid a documented shortage of remelted lead supply.

Chinese cotton yarn values moved higher over the week, month and quarter, reaching a 52-week high as raw material costs climbed.

Cotton yarn prices in China eased over the week but remain up 21.5% year on year, with inventory normalisation supporting firm mill quotes.

Cold rolled coil in China rose 0.6% on the week to USD 497.00/tonne as of 2026-08-24, while month and quarter comparisons remain negative.

Coking coal in China has climbed 29.5% over the past month, reaching a 52-week high as Shanxi mine suspensions and slower Mongolian deliveries constrain supply.

Coir pith in Indonesia held at USD 410.00/tonne this week, leaving the annual gain at 32.3%.

Brazilian coffee has fallen 21.7% over the week, month and quarter to USD 5,393/tonne, its lowest level in 52 weeks.

Chinese adipic acid climbed to USD 1,310/tonne on 2026-09-03, extending gains across the week, month, quarter and year.

Acrylic acid in China rose to USD 1,242/tonne on 2026-09-04, up 1.6% on the week and 40.4% on the year.