Market sources in China report that Jinneng Chemical has taken its No. 3 Polypropylene (PP) unit offline for planned maintenance. The shutdown reportedly began around September 1, 2025, and the unit is expected to remain out of operation until the end of the month. While confirmation from an official company source has yet to be received, market participants suggest the move is part of scheduled upkeep rather than an unplanned disruption.
The unit, located in Qingdao City, Shandong province, is one of Jinneng Chemical’s key production facilities with a nameplate capacity of 450,000 metric tons per year. Its temporary closure is likely to tighten regional PP availability, particularly as Chinese demand trends remain steady heading into the final quarter of the year. Market observers note that maintenance shutdowns such as this often have ripple effects on spot availability and pricing sentiment, especially when coinciding with broader supply chain adjustments across Asia. Buyers and traders will be closely monitoring updates on the restart timeline as procurement strategies for September and October unfold.
