Market Focus This Week
This Week's Market Analysis
Domestic DOP Weekly Average Price Changes
Unit: yuan/ton
| Product | Region/Category | Current Period Avg | Previous Period Avg | Change | Change % | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOP | North China | 9505 | 9370 | 135 | 1.44% | Ex-works |
| DOP | Jiangsu | 9755 | 9590 | 165 | 1.72% | Delivered |
| DOP | Guangdong | 9750 | 9590 | 160 | 1.67% | Delivered |
Source: Chempricehub
During this period, DOP prices in Jiangsu fluctuated in a range of 9,500–9,950 yuan/ton delivered. Early in the week, crude oil prices rose, improving buying sentiment in the DOP market. Traders and downstream end users gradually covered short positions and restocked on rigid demand, and trading activity improved noticeably. As feedstock octanol prices rose, DOP prices were pushed up by both higher costs and stronger transactions. However, high price levels curbed part of the buying interest, and end users returned to a rigid-demand replenishment pace.
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Market Influencing Factors
① DOP production was reduced, and output declined.
② End users and traders purchased on rigid demand, and trading improved early in the week.
③ Octanol and phthalic anhydride prices rose; DOP prices increased on cost and trading support, narrowing losses.
Next Week's Market Forecast
Spot supply of feedstock octanol remains tight, supporting high-level market prices, and spot prices are still expected to rise. In the phthalic anhydride market, supply is increasing but costs remain high, so prices are expected to remain stable. Judging from feedstock trends, DOP costs are likely to stay at high levels. For now, the DOP market is mainly supported by raw materials: tight spot octanol supply continues to support firm pricing. However, with DOP prices at high levels, downstream users have become cautious about accepting high-priced orders. Trading sentiment is expected to weaken next week, and high-priced concession sales cannot be ruled out. Still, the DOP average price is expected to rise.
For more weekly market analysis, please see the Chempricehub DOP Weekly Report.
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