Morning Market Update for Isopropanol (September 15, 2026)

I. Key Points

1. Yesterday, the negotiated price for acetone in the East China market was 9,200 RMB/ton, a daily decrease of 125 RMB/ton.
2. Yesterday, Lihuayi Weiyuan’s external quoted price for isopropanol (IPA) was 9,700 RMB/ton.

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

II. Price Table

Notes:

1. Prices refer to National Standard Premium Grade products for acetone, propylene, and isopropanol.
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 previous two working weeks prior to this week, not weekly averages.
4. Change rate refers to the period-over-period change.

III. Market Outlook

Yesterday, the domestic isopropanol (IPA) market maintained range-bound fluctuations. With acetone prices trending lower, some high-end quotes from production plants retreated slightly. Holders became more eager to sell, leaving room for negotiation on actual transactions, which were primarily driven by rigid demand. It is expected that today’s IPA market will remain in a wait-and-see consolidation phase, with attention focused on raw material trends and demand-side developments.

IV. Data Calendar

Legend:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 3%.
3. → indicates stability.