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Morning Market Update for Isopropanol (IPA) (September 20, 2026)

Published on 2026-09-20

I. Key Points

  1. On the previous business day, the negotiated price for acetone in the East China market was 8,700 RMB/ton, remaining stable compared to the prior day.
  2. On the previous business day, Lihua Yiweiyuan's external quote for isopropyl alcohol (IPA) was 9,000 RMB/ton.

Core Logic: Monitor feedstock market prices and downstream demand follow-up.

II. Price Table

Product Region Sep 18 Sep 17 Change Rate
Propylene East China 9,775 9,850 -0.76%
Acetone East China 8,700 8,700 0.00%
Isopropyl Alcohol East China 8,750 8,925 -1.96%
Notes: 1. All products listed (acetone, propylene, and IPA) are National Standard Premium Grade. 2. Listed prices are spot cash ex-works prices in RMB/ton. 3. The two periods refer to point-in-time prices from the two preceding business weeks before this week, not weekly averages. 4. Change rate represents period-over-period fluctuation.

III. Market Outlook

On the previous business day, the domestic IPA market declined slightly within a narrow range. New orders at production plants saw poor transaction volumes, leading to minor downward adjustments in quotes. Holders focused on active offloading, with expanding negotiation room for actual transactions. Downstream factories maintained rigid-demand procurement, with most deals driven by immediate needs. Today, the IPA market is expected to remain weak and consolidate, with attention on feedstock market trends and downstream demand follow-up.

IV. Data Calendar

Indicator Release Time Previous Period Current Trend Forecast
IPA Plant Operating Rate Thu 17:00 PM 54.07%
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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  • Daniel Foster 2026-09-20 20:06
    IPA prices slid 1.96% amid weak downstream demand and poor new orders, despite stable acetone feedstock costs. This pressure on margins highlights sluggish capacity utilization in East China. I expect continued volatilit..
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