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Morning Market Update: Isopropyl Alcohol

Published on 2026-10-20

I. Key Points

  1. Yesterday, the negotiated price for acetone in the East China market was 8,250 CNY/ton, a decrease of 100 CNY/ton compared to the previous day.
  2. Yesterday, Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical's external quote for isopropanol (IPA) was 9,200 CNY/ton.

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

II. Price Table

Product Region Oct 19 Oct 16 Change Rate
Propylene East China 10,500 10,450 +0.48%
Acetone East China 8,250 8,350 -1.2%
Isopropanol East China 9,300 9,450 -1.59%
Notes: 1. Prices for acetone, propylene, and isopropanol refer to National Standard Premium Grade products. 2. All listed prices are spot cash self-pickup prices, unit: CNY/ton. 3. The two periods represent point-in-time prices from the last two working weeks prior to this week, not weekly averages. 4. The change rate is the period-over-period percentage change.

III. Market Outlook

Yesterday, the domestic isopropanol market maintained weak consolidation. Support from raw material costs weakened, and transaction sentiment for new orders remained poor. Some production plants slightly lowered their quotes, while holders turned bearish with increased willingness to sell, causing the negotiation center to drift lower. Today, the isopropanol market is expected to remain in a stalemate transition phase; watch for trends in the raw material market and follow-up on demand.

IV. Data Calendar

Data Item Release Date Previous Period Data Current Period Trend Forecast
IPA Plant Operating Rate Thursday 17:00 PM 52.27% ↗
1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%. 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow fluctuation, highlighting data with changes within 3%. 3. → indicates stability.

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  • Yuki Tanaka 2026-10-20 10:01
    With acetone dropping 1.2%, IPA’s margin is getting squeezed by weak downstream demand and falling feedstock costs. I’m watching capacity utilization closely; if plants don’t cut rates, this stagnation could drag on f..
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