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Morning Market Brief for Isopropyl Alcohol

Published on 2026-11-06

1. Key Points

  1. Yesterday, the negotiated price for acetone in the East China market was 8,450 RMB/ton, down by 500 RMB/ton compared to the previous day.
  2. Yesterday, Lihua Yiweiyuan quoted an external price of 10,000 RMB/ton for isopropanol.

Core Logic: Monitor raw material prices and downstream demand follow-up.

2. Price List

Product Region Nov 5 Nov 4 Change Rate
Propylene East China 11,200 11,475 -2.40%
Acetone East China 8,450 8,950 -5.59%
Isopropanol East China 9,350 9,650 -3.11%
Notes: 1. Acetone, propylene, and isopropanol are all National Standard Premium Grade. 2. Listed prices are spot cash ex-works prices, unit: RMB/ton. 3. The two periods refer to point-in-time prices from the previous two working weeks before this week, not weekly averages. 4. Change rate refers to period-over-period change.

3. Market Outlook

Yesterday, the domestic isopropanol market trended weakly lower. As raw material acetone prices declined, holders' sentiment turned bearish, leading to active selling efforts. Negotiation centers shifted downward, with transactions limited to small-volume essential orders and overall trading volume remaining flat. Today, the isopropanol market is expected to maintain a weak consolidation pattern; watch for trends in the raw material market and downstream demand recovery.

4. Data Calendar

Data Item Release Date Previous Period Expected Trend for Current Period
Isopropanol Plant Operating Rate Thursday 17:00 PM 55.73% ↘
Notes: 1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation (highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%). 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuation (highlighting data with changes within 3%). 3. → indicates stability.

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  • Yuki Tanaka 2026-11-06 10:20
    Saw IPA down 3.11% in East China as acetone feedstock costs dropped sharply. Weak downstream demand and bearish sentiment are pressuring margins, leading to limited spot transactions. I expect continued consolidation unt..
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