Morning Market Briefing for Isopropanol (September 17, 2026)

I. Key Focus Points

1. Yesterday, the negotiated price for acetone in the East China market was 8,725 CNY/ton, a decrease of 75 CNY/ton from the previous day.
2. Yesterday, Lihuayi Weiyuan’s external quotation for isopropanol (IPA) stood at 9,500 CNY/ton.

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

II. Price Table

Notes:

1. Prices refer to National Standard Premium Grade products for acetone, propylene, and isopropanol.
2. All listed prices are spot cash ex-works prices, unit: CNY/ton.
3. The two periods represent point-in-time prices from the two preceding working weeks prior to this week, not weekly averages.
4. The change rate indicates the period-over-period percentage change.

III. Market Outlook

Yesterday, the domestic isopropanol market maintained weak consolidation. Trading sentiment remained quiet, with some producers lowering their offers. Holders increased their willingness to sell, and the negotiation space for actual transactions continued to expand, driving the overall transaction center lower. Actual trades were primarily driven by rigid demand. Today, the isopropanol market is expected to maintain weak oscillation; market participants are advised to watch raw material trends and demand-side developments.

IV. Data Calendar

Notes:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility (changes exceeding 3%).
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow fluctuations (changes within 3%).
3. → indicates stability.