2-Ethylhexanol Market Morning Briefing (2026-09-08)

I. Key Focus Points

1. Feedstock propylene prices fell, lowering the cost support for octanol.
2. Spot inventories at major octanol producers remained low, and producers’ offers stayed firm.
3. Sept 7: The U.S.-Iran conflict continued without pause, and Saudi oil facilities were attacked. Supply risks persisted, pushing international oil prices higher. NYMEX crude futures were closed for the U.S. Labor Day holiday, with no settlement price; ICE Brent November crude futures settled at $97, up $0.72/barrel, a +0.75% increase versus the previous close.

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Core logic: Downstream users are restocking on an as-needed basis, and the octanol market is expected to consolidate at high levels in the short term.

II. Price Table

Octanol and downstream product price comparison table

Unit: CNY/tonne

Source: Chempricehub Information

Note: Octanol, DOTP and DOP prices are all based on national-standard premium-grade products, ex-works, cash settlement, tax included.

III. Market Outlook

Yesterday, the octanol market traded sideways. Downstream plasticizer market transactions were moderate, but buyers adopted a wait-and-see stance toward spot octanol. Octanol supply is expected to recover this week, with downstream users mainly executing contracts. Today, the octanol market is expected to remain range-bound at high levels.

IV. Data Calendar

Source: Chempricehub Information

Notes:

1. ↓↑ denotes significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with a change rate exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ denotes narrow fluctuation, highlighting data with a change rate within 0–3%.