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Morning Market Briefing on the Isopropanol (IPA) Market (September 16, 2026)

Published on 2026-09-16

I. Key Focus Points

  1. Yesterday, the negotiation price for acetone in the East China market was RMB 8,800/ton, a decrease of RMB 400/ton from the previous day.
  2. Yesterday, Lihuayi Weiyuan's external quotation for isopropanol (IPA) was RMB 9,500/ton.

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

II. Price Table

Product Region Sep 15 Sep 14 Change Rate
Propylene East China 9,850 9,800 +0.51%
Acetone East China 8,800 9,200 -4.35%
Isopropanol East China 9,050 9,250 -2.16%
Notes: 1. Acetone, propylene, and isopropanol are all National Standard Premium Grade. 2. Listed prices are spot cash self-pickup prices in RMB/ton. 3. The two periods represent point-in-time prices from the two preceding working weeks, not weekly averages. 4. The change rate refers to the week-over-week percentage change.

III. Market Outlook

Yesterday, the domestic isopropanol market maintained range-bound fluctuations. Raw material acetone prices trended weakly downward, weakening cost support for producers. Some high-end quotations continued to adjust lower. Inventory holders focused on active selling, with transactions involving negotiation room. Few large-volume actual deals were observed in the market, and participants mostly waited for further clarity in market trends. Today, the isopropanol market is expected to maintain weak oscillations as stakeholders watch raw material movements and demand-side developments.

IV. Data Calendar

Data Item Release Date Previous Data Current Trend Forecast
IPA Plant Operating Rate Thursday 5:00 PM 51.44%
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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  • James Morrison 2026-09-16 20:05
    Acetone’s 4.35% drop weakens cost support for IPA, pressuring margins despite propylene’s slight rise. With inventory selling and soft downstream demand, I expect continued range-bound volatility until raw material tre..
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