Isopropanol prices fall to 9,650 RMB/ton in East China on weak demand, 49% capacity utilization

1. Today's Summary

① The main plant in Shandong is quoting externally at 10,000 RMB/ton.

② Today’s domestic capacity utilization rate for the isopropyl alcohol (IPA) industry is 49%.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Domestic Isopropyl Alcohol Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Taking East China as the benchmark, isopropyl alcohol closed today at 9,650 RMB/ton, down 100 RMB/ton compared to the previous trading day. Raw material acetone prices fluctuated within a narrow range, and holders maintained their offer levels from earlier periods. However, due to weak demand follow-through, actual transactions often involve room for negotiation. Downstream end-users are inquiring on an as-needed basis, with only small-volume deals driven by rigid demand occurring in the market. Overall sentiment remains neutral.

3. Production Dynamics

Today, the capacity utilization rate of the isopropyl alcohol industry stood at 49%. Regarding profitability, plants using the acetone process saw losses of 300 RMB/ton, while those using the propylene process achieved profits of 273 RMB/ton.

4. Price Forecast

Demand continues to be weak. Downstream factories show resistance to high raw material costs, prompting holders to prioritize active selling. Actual transactions still allow room for price negotiation, and market trading atmosphere remains average. Most participants are waiting for clearer market signals. Overall, the short-term isopropyl alcohol market is expected to maintain a weak sideways trend. Future attention should focus on changes in raw material trends and downstream procurement activities.

5. Related Products Status

Acetone: Taking Jiangsu region as the benchmark, acetone prices closed today at 8,950 RMB/ton, up 25 RMB/ton from the previous trading day. The East China acetone market experienced slight fluctuations today. Falling crude oil prices have heightened wait-and-see sentiment in the market. Holders adjusted offers according to market conditions, but insufficient restocking activity from downstream end-users resulted in only small-volume spot transactions. Overall trading performance was mediocre.

6. Data Calendar

Table 4: Domestic Isopropyl Alcohol Data Overview (Unit: 10,000 tons)

Notes:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates minor fluctuations, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0–3%.
3. Capacity utilization rate refers to the weekly average operating rate.