DOTP market prices are rising.

1. Today's Summary

① Domestic DOTP prices rose today, with increases ranging from 50 to 150 yuan/ton.
② The domestic DOTP capacity utilization rate stood at 55%, indicating an overall operating level that is moderately low.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Summary of Domestic DOTP Prices (Unit: Yuan/Ton)

Based on the Zhejiang region as a benchmark, the closing quote for DOTP in the Zhejiang market was 10,350 yuan/ton today, an increase of 100 yuan/ton compared to pre-holiday prices, aligning with morning expectations.

Domestic DOTP prices generally increased after the holiday compared to pre-holiday levels, with rises ranging from 50 to 150 yuan/ton. Low-priced transactions for the raw material isooctanol proceeded smoothly, and despite loss pressures, price expectations remained firm. Meanwhile, the price of the other key raw material, PTA, surged significantly. This provided strong cost-side support for DOTP, encouraging buyers to replenish inventories aggressively during post-holiday dips. Consequently, trading volume for lower-priced deals expanded, leading to widespread price increases by midday.

3. Production Dynamics

The domestic DOTP capacity utilization rate was 55% today, reflecting an overall operating level that is moderately low. Regarding profitability, the price of raw material isooctanol rose in East China, while PTA prices also increased. Although DOTP prices in the Zhejiang market went up, the magnitude of the increase was smaller than the rise in costs. As a result, the theoretical profit margin for sample enterprises in the Zhejiang region narrowed, with a theoretical profit of 55 yuan/ton recorded today.

4. Price Forecast

On the cost side, core raw material isooctanol is experiencing cost inversion, with prices expected to rise. For the other raw material, PTA, market supply continues to contract, providing firm cost-side support and suggesting a bullish price trend. Strong cost-side support combined with significant trading volume at lower prices today has led DOTP merchants to primarily adopt price-supporting strategies. Therefore, DOTP prices are expected to rise tomorrow.

5. Raw Material Markets

Post-holiday, the domestic isooctanol market showed mixed movements compared to pre-holiday levels. In Shandong, increased supply is anticipated, and manufacturers focused on inventory clearance and shipments after the holiday, resulting in a significant price gap between Shandong and East China. In the East China market, spot supply was tight, pushing transaction centers higher. Cost inversion for isooctanol, along with improved trading activity in the downstream plasticizer market, boosted market confidence.

6. Data Calendar

Table 2: Domestic DOTP Data Calendar (Unit: 10,000 tons)

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6. Data Calendar