operating rate of stand-alone producers were pressured by the continuous production losses

China domestic styrene prices were volatile in the second half of October and fluctuated to the downside this week.

The market went up Monday on speculations of New Solar shutdown and the maintenances in October and November. Coupled with firmer oil prices and delays of new unit startups, futures participants were bullish about the market. In addition, operating rate of stand-alone producers were pressured by the continuous production losses.