n-Butanol Market Prices Fluctuate Weakly (2026-09-07)

1. Today's Summary

• Domestic n-butanol prices in Shandong were lowered by 60 yuan/ton today.
• Today's operating rates are as follows: n-butanol 69%, butyl acrylate 56%, butyl acetate 71%, and DBP 48%.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1 Summary of domestic n-butanol industry chain prices (Unit: yuan/ton)

Data source: Chempricehub

Taking Shandong as the benchmark, n-butanol closed at 8,100-8,100 yuan/ton today, in line with morning expectations. Today, domestic n-butanol prices adjusted with fluctuations. High-end offers declined, and the market focus shifted toward the lower end. Although raw material propylene prices fell, they remained high, sustaining support from elevated costs. Expectations of restarts at maintenance units increased market caution; downstream buying interest weakened, and inquiry and transaction activity declined.

3. Production Dynamics

Today, the domestic n-butanol capacity utilization rate stood at 69%. With raw material propylene prices declining, n-butanol currently earns a profit of about 902 yuan/ton.

4. Price Forecast

At present, raw material propylene is fluctuating downward, weakening cost-side support. Downstream buying interest has turned subdued, market inquiry and transaction activity have declined, and the market price focus remains at the lower end. Since supply has not yet fully recovered, market prices are expected to consolidate within a range amid fluctuations.

5. Related Products

2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) market: Today, the domestic 2-EH market remained stable. Supply is expected to recover this week. Downstream users are mainly consuming contract inventories for the time being, while fresh order activity is lukewarm and dominated by small-lot transactions. Major plants have low inventory levels, and producers have kept offers stable.

6. Data Calendar

Table 2 Overview of domestic n-butanol data (Unit: 10,000 tons, yuan/ton)

Data source: Chempricehub. Notes: 1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%. 2. ↗↘ indicates narrow fluctuation, highlighting data with changes within 0-3%.