Morning Market Outlook for n-Octanol

I. Key Focus Points

1. Octanol prices stabilized briefly, supported by essential restocking demand from buyers.
2. Profitability of downstream plasticizer products improved, leading to higher operating rates for plasticizer units.
3. Nov 12 / Dec 12: The outlook for US-Iran relations remains uncertain, sustaining market concerns over supply risks and driving international crude oil prices higher. NYMEX WTI futures (Dec contract) rose by USD 2.21/bbl to USD 88.74 (+2.55% WoW); ICE Brent futures (Jan contract) rose by USD 3.06/bbl to USD 95.82 (+3.30% WoW).

Core Logic: Upstream operating rates are recovering, narrowing the supply-demand gap for octanol.

II. Price Summary

Octanol and Downstream Product Price Comparison

Unit: CNY/ton

Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Note: Prices for Octanol, DOTP, and DOP refer to ex-works, VAT-inclusive cash prices for National Standard Premium Grade products.

III. Market Outlook

Yesterday, trading activity in the octanol market was calm. High-end offers faced pressure and declined, with some merchants actively selling at lower prices, thereby suppressing current listed transaction levels. The rise in closing international crude oil prices may prompt end-users to engage in phased restocking. The octanol market center is expected to remain stable today.

IV. Data Calendar

Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Notes:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data dimensions with fluctuations exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range volatility, highlighting data dimensions with fluctuations within 0–3%.