Benzene
Organic Chemicals & Solvents Hazardous Product
¥8,014.3 /t
↓ -1.5% w/w China Market Reference Price · as of August 28, 2026
Overview
Benzene is a colorless and highly flammable liquid hydrocarbon.
Product Description
Benzene is an organic chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H6. It serves as a crucial solvent and starting material in the synthesis of various chemicals, including plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and pharmaceuticals. Key industries utilizing benzene include Chemical Synthesis. Notable for its aromatic structure, benzene also acts as a polymerization inhibitor and curing agent.
China Market Reference Price
as of ¥8,014.33 /t
Day
+33.33 (+0.4%)
Week
-120.00 (-1.5%)
Month
+230.00 (+3.0%)
Price trend
Shengyishe (生意社)
12-month range data points: 38
¥6,753 ¥8,403
Current price sits in the upper 24% of the 12-month range · Annual swing: 24.4%
Specification: petrochemical grade Source: Shengyishe (生意社) ↗
Market reference price for orientation only — not a commercial offer. Final pricing depends on quantity, grade, packaging and destination.
Analyst comment
Benzene is trading at ¥8,014.33 per tonne as of August 28, 2026 (-1.5% week-on-week).
Over the past 12 months the price has moved within a band of ¥6,753–¥8,403, an annual swing of 24.4%.
Market reference price for orientation only — not an offer. Contact us for firm pricing, availability and delivery terms.
Market News
Benzene demand hinges on styrene and phenol chains
Most benzene output feeds styrene, phenol and other aromatics derivatives.
Benzene prices weigh petrochemical integration margins
Benzene spot levels reflect integrated refining and steam-cracking economics.