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Downstream Demand Remains Sluggish; Propylene Prices Retrace from Highs (Oct 16–22, 2026)

Published on 2026-10-22
  1. Key Market Focus This Week
  1. Production: Domestic propylene production reached 1.1379 million tons this week, an increase of 2,500 tons from last week’s 1.1354 million tons, representing a rise of 0.22%.

  2. Profitability: The average weekly profit for naphtha-based propylene was $79/ton, up $16/ton compared to the previous week. The average weekly profit for propane-based propylene was 97 yuan/ton, down 149 yuan/ton from the prior week. The average weekly loss for methanol-to-propylene (MTP) processes was 2,086 yuan/ton, narrowing by 975 yuan/ton compared to the previous week.

  1. Weekly Market Analysis

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  • Priya Kapoor 2026-10-22 20:06
    Sluggish downstream demand is forcing propylene prices lower, creating a stark margin divergence. Naphtha routes are holding up well, but propane-based producers face sharp profit erosion. This volatility highlights the ..
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