Market Trend Analysis of Butadiene on September 20

ChemPriceHub, September 20 – Sinopec East China price stands at RMB 13,700/ton; Sinopec North China at RMB 13,700/ton; Sinopec Central China at RMB 13,700/ton; and Sinopec South China at RMB 13,600/ton. Market trading activity remains subdued, with traders largely offering discounts to facilitate sales, and transactions primarily driven by rigid end-user demand at lower price levels. In the short term, butadiene prices are expected to remain stable-to-weak with narrow-range fluctuations. Key factors to monitor include plant operating rates, downstream purchasing activity, and crude oil price trends.