Asian Toluene Price Stable on TDP Margin

Asian Toluene: Stable as healthy TDP margins continue to support market prices / US dollar weakens against Chinese yuan / East China port inventory relatively stable WOW at 43,100 mt

Jun 12, 2026

The toluene price stable from the previous close at $680.50/mt FOB Korea and the FOB China marker stable day over day at $687/mt Aug. 29, as healthy TDP margins supported demand for toluene parcels. the FOB China H2 September and H1 October laycans stable at $687/mt against falling domestic prices. The prompt ex-tank east China price was Yuan 30/mt lower at Yuan 5,415/mt on Aug. 29, equivalent to about $656.94/mt on an import-parity basis. Several Chinese sources noted that prices in the US dollar denominated market were stable, as discussions for export cargoes remained strong. A producer said they would not consider any bids below $685/mt. Further, another market source cited a weakening dollar against the yuan as the reason behind the weakness in domestic prices, exerting downward pressure on...

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