# SunSirs: Bull-Bear Tug-of-War Remained Deadlocked, Xylene Posted Slight Gains in October

> SunSirs reports that China's domestic xylene market rose then fell between October 8 and October 29, 2026, with the monthly average moving from 8,520 to 8,690 RMB/ton, a 2% gain for the month. Downstream buyers resisted higher prices, and port spot premiums eased after paper contract settlement, leaving the market range-bound.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-02T03:11:29.170Z
- Category: market · region China · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/74723-sunsirs-bull-bear-tug-of-war-remained-deadlocked-xylene-posted-slight-gains-in
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## Why it matters

Xylene is a petrochemical aromatic with no direct link to feed grains or protein meals, so the move has little bearing on feed buyers beyond general crude-linked energy costs.

## Sources

- sunsirs.com: https://www.sunsirs.com/commodity-news/petail-37305.html

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