Understanding Xylene prices
Raw materials and production
Benzene, toluene and xylenes are aromatic chemicals obtained from petroleum-related processing. They are different molecules or mixtures with distinct industrial roles. Purity and composition determine whether material is suitable for a particular downstream process.
Applications and consumption
Chemical manufacturers use aromatic feedstocks to produce plastics, fibres and other compounds. Some products also serve as solvents in controlled industrial settings. Mixed xylene is distinct from a purified xylene isomer required for a specialised chemical route.
What affects Xylene prices?
Refinery and petrochemical output, feedstock costs and downstream chemical demand influence aromatic prices. Processing margins connect related markets without making them identical. Product identity, purity and mixture composition are necessary for comparing quotations.
How to read Xylene price today
This page follows Xylene in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: PubChem — Benzene ↗
Frequently asked questions about Xylene
What is Xylene price today?
The latest available value is 8,693.33 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Xylene prices?
Refinery and petrochemical output, feedstock costs and downstream chemical demand influence aromatic prices. Processing margins connect related markets without making them identical. Product identity, purity and mixture composition are necessary for comparing quotations.
What is Xylene used for in everyday life and industry?
Chemical manufacturers use aromatic feedstocks to produce plastics, fibres and other compounds. Some products also serve as solvents in controlled industrial settings. Mixed xylene is distinct from a purified xylene isomer required for a specialised chemical route.
Why can local Xylene prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Xylene prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.