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Morning Market Update: Acetone

Published on 2026-09-23

1. Key Points

  1. On September 22, Sinopec East China maintained a stable opening price of RMB 8,800/ton.
  2. On September 22, the production profit for phenol and acetone enterprises was -RMB 259/ton, an improvement of RMB 100/ton compared to September 21.

Core Logic: Petrochemical companies maintained stable opening prices, while profits for phenol and acetone producers improved.

2. Price List

Product Region Sep 22 Sep 21 Change Rate
Acetone East China 8,975 8,950 +0.28%
Pure Benzene East China 9,850 9,605 +2.55%
Propylene Shandong 9,375 9,575 -2.09%
Bisphenol A (BPA) East China 11,200 11,200 0.00%
MMA East China 13,250 13,300 -0.38%
Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) East China 9,050 8,600 +5.23%
MIBK East China 13,500 13,600 -0.74%
Notes: 1. Prices for acetone, pure benzene, propylene, and BPA refer to National Standard Premium Grade products. 2. All listed prices are spot cash ex-works prices in RMB/ton. 3. The change rate represents the day-on-day percentage change.

3. Market Outlook

Yesterday, the domestic acetone market center shifted slightly upward. With the holiday approaching, end-use factories gradually entered the market to procure materials, improving trading sentiment. Holders maintained firm offers and reduced willingness to sell at lower prices. However, actual transaction follow-up remained insufficient, with trades occurring primarily in small lots. Chempricehub expects today's acetone market to remain resilient, pending confirmation from actual transaction volumes.

4. Data Calendar

Data Indicator Release Date Previous Value Expected Trend
Acetone Port Inventory Friday 10:00 AM 0.65
Phenol/Acetone Production Profit Friday 5:00 PM -384
Phenol/Acetone Plant Operating Rate Friday 5:00 PM 80%
Notes: 1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%. 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuation, highlighting data with changes within 0–3%. 3. → indicates stability.

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  • Priya Kapoor 2026-09-23 20:06
    Sinopec’s stable acetone pricing at 8,800 RMB/ton reflects cautious sentiment despite improved producer margins. With phenol-acetone losses narrowing to -259 RMB/ton, capacity utilization may rise if downstream demand s..
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