On September 3, the price of cracked C5 rose by 6.82%, while prices of dicyclopentadiene, isoprene, and piperylene increased by 7.94%, 1.69%, and 4.59%, respectively. In contrast, the price of cracked C5 raffinate fell by 0.57%. Overall, as the cracked C5 raffinate price declined while the cracked C5 price surged, weekly profits turned to a loss.
Next week, cracked C5 prices are expected to be pushed higher, while cracked C5 raffinate prices have room for a downward correction. As a result, losses in C5 separation are likely to widen.
Table: Separation profit for the cracked C5 industrial chain
Unit: yuan/ton
| Product | 9/4 | 8/27 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial cracked C5 | 6738 | 6308 | 430 |
| Dicyclopentadiene (polyester grade) | 8290 | 7680 | 610 |
| Isoprene (polymerization grade) | 13188 | 12969 | 219 |
| Piperylene (for petroleum resin) | 8426 | 8056 | 370 |
| Shandong cracked C5 raffinate | 8650 | 8700 | -50 |
| C5 separation profit (theoretical) | -64 | 161 | -225 |
Data source: Chempricehub Information
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