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Propylene Price in China Rises 9.3% to USD 1,414/tonne

Propylene in China climbed to USD 1,414/tonne on 2026-09-03, up 9.3% on the week and 51.3% year on year.

Published 2026-09-07 · market: China

Propylene in China was quoted at USD 1,414/tonne as of 2026-09-03, an increase of 9.3% from USD 1,294/tonne on 2026-08-27. Over the month the price rose 20.5% from USD 1,173/tonne on 2026-08-04, and over the quarter it gained 6.3% from USD 1,330/tonne on 2026-06-05. Year on year the price is up 51.3% from USD 934.59/tonne on 2025-09-03.

According to ChemNet, US military strikes against targets linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guard on September 1 caused oil prices to surge and disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

According to 隆众资讯, maintenance at multiple domestic units including Chengchi, Lianhong, and Bohua Development during August reduced China's monthly propylene production by 4.7万吨. Mysteel reported that typhoon-related logistical disruptions and reduced imports in East China created supply tightness that necessitated cross-regional cargo reallocation from Shandong in August.

The 52-week high stands at USD 1,442/tonne, set on 2026-05-06, and the 52-week low at USD 816.68/tonne, recorded on 2025-12-30.

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Prices are Claight's own series for Propylene in China, 282 observations to 2026-09-03. Every figure in this report is computed from that series; percentage moves compare the same quoted market with itself. Causes were researched against public sources. Changes and averages are Claight Analysis.