Product Update | Performance Advantages of Industrial-Grade Mixed Xylene and Analysis of 2026 Market Price Trends

I. Product Overview

Xylene (specifically, mixed xylene) is a core aromatic hydrocarbon raw material in the organic chemical industry. At room temperature, it is a colorless, transparent liquid with a mild aromatic odor. Characterized by excellent solubility, fluidity, and chemical stability, it serves as an indispensable basic raw material for key industrial sectors such as chemicals, coatings, inks, and rubber/plastics. Our company specializes in industrial-grade xylene produced from premium feedstocks. It features high purity, low impurity levels, stable performance, and consistent batch quality, making it suitable for diverse applications ranging from large-scale industrial production to fine chemical processing, thereby ensuring a reliable supply of high-quality raw materials for downstream customers.

II. Key Application Areas

Thanks to its stable physicochemical properties and exceptional versatility, our industrial-grade mixed xylene is widely used across various manufacturing sectors, with key applications including:

Coatings and Inks: Serving as a premium solvent for paints, industrial coatings, screen printing inks, and general printing inks, it optimizes coating fluidity, improves film smoothness, accelerates drying and curing, and ensures superior finish quality.

Chemical Synthesis: Acting as a vital intermediate, it is used to produce fine chemicals such as terephthalic acid, toluene, dyes, fragrances, and synthetic resins, supporting the mid-stream production stages of the chemical industry chain.

Rubber and Plastics Processing: Used as a specialized solvent and processing aid in the production of rubber, plastics, and chemical fibers, it enhances material compatibility and processing performance, thereby improving product quality and manufacturing efficiency.

Fine Chemicals and Cleaning: Suitable for applications such as precision hardware cleaning, industrial equipment degreasing, pesticide formulation, and the processing of fine household chemicals, demonstrating broad utility and high adaptability. III. Analysis of Xylene Market Price Trends in 2026

Throughout 2026, geopolitical tensions emerged as the primary driver of China's domestic xylene market, pushing prices upward amidst overall volatility. The year saw two distinct periods of significant price increases, characterized by a generally tight supply-demand balance.

In March, the sudden escalation of geopolitical conflict between the U.S. and Iran—coupled with a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy shipping lane—directly tightened the supply of xylene feedstock in Asia. Driven by this and the sharp rise in international oil prices and related upstream and downstream chemicals, the domestic xylene market experienced a marked price surge; downstream procurement activity intensified, resulting in a robust trading atmosphere.

Entering July, shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz worsened, while disruptions to Red Sea shipping and oil and gas pipeline transport further drove up international oil prices. The convergence of these bullish factors sustained the upward momentum of domestic xylene prices.

In terms of spot market prices, the rally was substantial. Using isomer-grade xylene in Jiangsu Province as the key benchmark, the market price peaked at 9,250 RMB/tonne in mid-September—a nearly four-year high not seen since June 2022—reflecting a market operating at elevated price levels.

IV. Corporate Supply Assurance

Amidst the tight supply and rising prices characterizing the 2026 xylene market, our company continues to provide reliable supply services to both new and existing clients, leveraging stable feedstock procurement channels, a mature production system, and ample spot inventory. We maintain strict quality control and batch consistency across all industrial-grade xylene products, fully meeting clients' needs for routine inventory replenishment and volume production. Moving forward, we will continue to monitor market dynamics and flexibly adjust our supply strategies, using high-quality products and reliable delivery to support steady production for downstream enterprises and help mitigate risks associated with market volatility.