Production: The average operating rate this week was 38%.
Costs: n-Butanol prices declined, while phthalic anhydride prices fluctuated with adjustments.
Trend Chart of Mainstream Domestic DBP Market Prices (CNY/ton)
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Weekly Price Change Table for Domestic DBP Market
Unit: CNY/ton
| Region | This Week | Last Week | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shandong | 10,150 | 10,200 | -50 | -0.49% |
| Henan | 9,900 | 10,000 | -100 | -1.00% |
| Hebei | 10,000 | 10,100 | -100 | -0.99% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
This week, the central tendency of domestic DBP market prices shifted downward, and market sentiment remained largely wait-and-see. It is reported that raw material n-butanol prices continued to decline, whereas the central tendency of naphthalene-based phthalic anhydride prices rose. Consequently, DBP production costs remain high, providing cost-side support for prices. With the National Day holiday approaching, downstream end-users engaged in limited and cautious stockpiling, primarily purchasing on dips. Producers maintained low inventory levels and actively offered discounts to stimulate sales.
DBP weekly capacity utilization stood at 37.8%.
As of the closing price on September 30, the weekly theoretical profit was 427 CNY/ton, an increase of 142 CNY/ton from last week, representing a rise of 49.82%. The daily average theoretical profit was 416 CNY/ton, a decrease of 74 CNY/ton compared to September 23.
Downstream end-users' enthusiasm for essential procurement declined ahead of the holiday.
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