Xylene Price in China Rises 9.7% to USD 1,212/tonne
Chinese xylene climbed to USD 1,212/tonne on 2026-09-04, extending gains across the week, month, quarter and year.
Xylene in China was quoted at USD 1,212/tonne as of 2026-09-04, up 9.7% from USD 1,105/tonne on 2026-08-28. The monthly change stands at 25.9%, from USD 962.97/tonne on 2026-08-05. Over the quarter the price has risen 21.9%, from USD 993.89/tonne on 2026-06-05, and on a yearly basis it is up 54.5%, from USD 784.23/tonne on 2025-09-04.
According to Claight market monitoring, international crude oil prices rose during August, driving up domestic xylene production costs and establishing a higher price floor.
Claight market monitoring shows that domestic xylene supply remained tight in August, as integrated refineries prioritized internal consumption and maintenance units failed to provide significant incremental sales volume.
Claight market monitoring also records that arrivals of xylene cargoes at major Chinese ports fell below expectations in August, due to dampened appetite for high-priced imports. The 52-week high for xylene in China is USD 1,261/tonne, set on 2026-03-09, and the 52-week low is USD 735.27/tonne, set on 2025-10-22.