The isopropanol market experienced narrow fluctuations.

1. Daily Summary

① The main plant in Shandong quoted at 9,300 RMB/ton.

② Today’s domestic isopropanol industry capacity utilization rate was 57%.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Domestic Isopropanol Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Based on the East China region, today’s isopropanol price closed at 9,400 RMB/ton, up by 50 RMB/ton compared to the previous trading day. Support from raw material costs weakened, with market participants mostly adopting a wait-and-see approach. Inventory holders operated according to market trends, and transaction centers saw slight upward probing, though high-price transactions remained insufficient. In the South China market, price centers remained relatively stable. Downstream factories made inquiries based on demand, with most transactions driven by rigid requirements, resulting in average overall trading volume.

3. Production Dynamics

Today, the capacity utilization rate of the isopropanol industry stood at 57%. Regarding profits, acetone-route plants reported losses of 225 RMB/ton, while propylene-route plants achieved profits of 717 RMB/ton.

4. Price Forecast

Market trading sentiment was generally neutral, with manufacturers primarily in a wait-and-see mode. Quoted price centers remained firm, while downstream end-users showed moderate inquiry and procurement intent. Actual transactions often awaited offers for negotiation, leading to an overall weak trading atmosphere. Overall, the short-term isopropanol market is expected to maintain range-bound fluctuations. Future attention should be paid to changes in raw material trends and downstream factory procurement activities.

5. Related Products Status

Acetone: Based on the Jiangsu region, today’s acetone price closed at 8,625 RMB/ton, down by 75 RMB/ton from the previous trading day. The East China acetone market operated weakly today. End-user buying interest was limited, with procurement mainly consisting of small orders for rigid demand. Inventory holders quoted prices according to market trends, resulting in lukewarm trading activity. This led to a downward shift in the transaction center, with most deals concentrated among lower-priced supplies.

6. Data Calendar

Table 4: Domestic Isopropanol Data List (Unit: 10,000 tons)