DBP Market Price Consolidates Amid Wait-and-See Sentiment (2026-09-07)

1. Today's Highlights

• Domestic DBP prices in South China were raised by 200 yuan/ton today.
• Domestic DBP operating rate stood at 48% today.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1. Domestic DBP Industry Chain Price Summary (Unit: yuan/ton)

Source: Chempricehub Information

Taking the Henan region as the benchmark, DBP closed at 9,300–9,350 yuan/ton today, in line with morning expectations. The domestic DBP market price fluctuated and stabilized today, with a heavier wait-and-see atmosphere and transactions concentrated toward the lower end of the price range. Raw material prices continued to run high, providing strong cost support. Downstream buyers purchased cautiously on a rigid-demand basis. Market inquiries and transactions performed generally, but supply was relatively tight in some regions, supporting price increases.

3. Production Updates

Domestic DBP capacity utilization stood at 48% today. The current profit level for DBP products is around -41 yuan/ton.

4. Price Forecast

At present, raw materials remain at high levels, and strong cost support keeps prices elevated. Market supply of goods is stable, and factory inventories remain low. Downstream buyers are purchasing cautiously based on rigid demand, and market inquiries and transactions are generally moderate. Market prices are expected to fluctuate and consolidate tomorrow.

5. Related Product Conditions

DOP market: Today, feedstock octanol operated steadily. The DOP market maintained high costs, and prices held firm. Price increases varied across markets. At high price levels, the market mainly focused on active destocking. Some just-in-time buying transactions occurred in the low-price segment, while the downward transmission of high prices to downstream users was generally sluggish.

Table 2. Domestic DBP Data Overview (Unit: 10,000 tons, yuan/ton)

Source: Chempricehub Information

Notes:

1. ↓↑ indicates major fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with a change exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates minor fluctuation, highlighting data with a change within 0–3%.