China's domestic commodity futures closed mixed on 2026-08-05, with propylene, ethylene glycol, pure benzene, methanol and styrene declining over 3%, while polypropylene, PTA and LPG fell near 3%, and iron ore rose near 2%.
Propylene's over 3% decline reflects weakness in China's petrochemical complex alongside broader demand pressures in polymers and chemical feedstocks. Iron ore's near 2% gain signals divergent sentiment in ferrous versus non-ferrous and chemical commodity chains, relevant to construction and infrastructure input costs. Cotton's over 1% gain and coking coal's near 1% rise indicate selective strength in agricultural and steel-production linked futures, suggesting uneven exposure across commodity sectors to demand and supply dynamics.