Core Logic: Monitor raw material market prices and downstream demand trends.
| Product | Region | Oct 14 | Oct 13 | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propylene | East China | 10,500 | 10,525 | -0.24% |
| Acetone | East China | 8,600 | 8,625 | -0.29% |
| Isopropanol | East China | 9,500 | 9,400 | +1.06% |
| Notes: 1. Acetone, propylene, and isopropanol are all National Standard Grade A products. 2. All listed prices are spot cash pickup prices in RMB/ton. 3. The two periods refer to point-in-time prices from the two preceding working weeks before this week, not weekly averages. 4. The change rate represents the period-over-period percentage change. |
Yesterday, the domestic isopropanol market remained within a consolidation range. Support from raw material costs weakened; however, due to slightly tight spot supply in the market, intermediaries showed limited willingness to offer lower prices. Consequently, quoted prices edged up narrowly. With limited follow-through from end-user demand, actual transaction prices tended toward the lower end of the range. Today, the isopropanol market is expected to maintain a stalemate with continued consolidation, as participants await developments in the raw material market and further confirmation of demand.
| Data Item | Release Date | Previous Period | Expected Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isopropanol Plant Operating Rate | Thursday 17:00 PM | 51.53% | ↗ |
| Notes: 1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuations (changes exceeding 3%). 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow fluctuations (changes within 3%). 3. → indicates stability. |
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