China's Alkyd Resin prices remained subdued during the first half of June 2026 as ample domestic supply, stable feedstock costs, and weak export demand continued to weigh on market sentiment. Producers maintained high operating rates following earlier maintenance turnarounds, ensuring comfortable product availability across major manufacturing hubs. Demand from decorative paints, industrial coatings, and metal coating applications provided moderate support, aided by seasonal construction activity and machinery production. However, export inquiries from key overseas markets remained limited, preventing a meaningful improvement in overall consumption. Buyers largely continued hand-to-mouth procurement practices, purchasing only for immediate requirements and avoiding significant inventory accumulation. Looking ahead, the Alkyd Resin prices is expected to face modest downward pressure in the near term due to sufficient supply levels, comfortable inventories, and normalized export demand. However, market conditions could stabilize later in the third quarter if coatings-sector consumption improves and export activity gains momentum, while any disruptions to feedstock supply chains or shipping routes could provide additional price support.
