The July 2026 report newly released by ANRPC predicts that global natural rubber output is expected to fall by 5.2% to 1.321 million tons in July, an increase of 6.3% compared with the previous month; natural rubber consumption is expected to rise by 0.8% to 1.297 million tons, an increase of 0.3% compared with the previous month. In the first seven months, the global cumulative natural rubber output is expected to drop by 2.3% to 7.426 million tons, and the cumulative consumption is expected to drop by 1.6% to 8.759 million tons.

On August 31, the listed price of phenol from Sinopec North China branch was cut by 200 yuan, implemented at 8,100 yuan per ton for cash on delivery, and the price will be enforced starting from August 31.

On August 31st, the latest price of phenol from Sinopec-Tianjin Petrochemical was reduced by 200 yuan, implemented at 8100 yuan/ton.

The 350,000 tons/year phenol-acetone plant of Sinopec-Tianjin Petrochemical has entered normal operation, with products mainly for self-use and a small amount for external sales, and the manufacturer ships goods as planned.