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Morning Market Briefing: Isopropanol

Published on 2026-09-24

I. Key Focus Points

  1. Yesterday, the negotiated price for acetone in the East China market was 8,800 RMB/ton, down by 175 RMB/ton compared to the previous day.
  2. Yesterday, Lihua Yiweiyuan's external quote for isopropyl alcohol (IPA) was 9,300 RMB/ton.

Core Logic: Monitor raw material market prices and downstream demand trends.

II. Price Table

Product Region Sep 23 Sep 22 Change Rate
Propylene East China 9525 9525 0.00%
Acetone East China 8800 8975 -1.95%
Isopropyl Alcohol East China 9050 9050 0.00%
Notes: 1. Acetone, propylene, and isopropyl alcohol are all National Standard Grade A products. 2. All listed prices are spot cash self-pickup prices in RMB/ton. 3. The two price periods represent point-in-time prices from the two working weeks prior to this week, not weekly averages. 4. The change rate indicates the period-over-period fluctuation.

III. Market Outlook

Yesterday, the domestic isopropyl alcohol (IPA) market remained in a wait-and-see consolidation phase. With the holiday approaching, downstream factories showed reduced inquiry and purchasing interest. High-end offers from holders saw few transactions, with actual deals relying heavily on negotiation. Overall trading volume was insufficient, resulting in limited transactions. Today, the IPA market is expected to maintain range-bound consolidation. Continued observation of raw material market trends and demand-side developments is required.

IV. Data Calendar

Data Item Release Date Previous Period Data Current Period Trend Forecast
IPA Plant Operating Rate Thursday 17:00 PM 54.07%
1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data fluctuations exceeding 3%. 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range volatility, highlighting data fluctuations within 3%. 3. → indicates stability.

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  • James Morrison 2026-09-24 20:06
    Acetone feedstock cost dropped nearly 2%, yet IPA margins held steady at 9,300 RMB/ton due to weak downstream demand before the holiday. Capacity utilization remains key; I expect prices to stay flat until post-holiday p..
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