DBP Market Prices Remain Flat (September 16, 2026)

1. Today's Summary

① Domestic DBP prices across all regions remained stable and consolidated today.
② The domestic DBP operating rate stood at 46% today.

2. Spot Market Overview

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

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Based on the Henan region as the benchmark, DBP closed at 10,400–10,400 CNY/ton today, consistent with morning expectations. The domestic DBP market consolidated at a high level. It is reported that raw materials n-butanol and phthalic anhydride (PA) remain at high levels, providing strong cost support for DBP prices. Downstream users maintained rigid demand procurement, while market inquiries and transactions were average. Factories operated with low inventory, resulting in limited market supply.

3. Production Dynamics

The domestic DBP capacity utilization rate was 46% today. The current profitability of DBP products is approximately -38 CNY/ton.

4. Price Forecast

Currently, there are still expectations for rising PA prices. With both key raw materials operating at high levels, cost support remains strong. However, downstream users show resistance to high prices, leading to weakened acceptance intentions. Market trading activity is average, with price centers leaning towards the lower end. The DBP market is expected to consolidate and fluctuate in the near term.

5. Related Products Status

DOP Market: DOP prices in Jiangsu were quoted at 10,750–10,850 CNY/ton (delivered). Traders focused on shipping goods, with some spot deliveries facing queuing issues. However, under current high prices, terminal user buying interest remains insufficient.

Table 2: Domestic DBP Data Overview (Units: 10,000 tons, CNY/ton)

Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Notes:
1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuations, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuations, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0–3%.