In the first quarter of 2026, influenced by fluctuations in international crude oil prices and a recovery in downstream demand, the chemical raw materials market generally exhibited a volatile upward trend. Notably, export volumes for synthetic resin products—such as polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE)—recorded steady year-on-year growth, with demand proving particularly robust in Southeast Asian and Middle Eastern markets. Meanwhile, exports of paraffin products maintained steady growth, driven by demand from the candle and packaging industries.