① Today, domestic n-butanol prices in Shandong fell by 50 yuan/ton, East China fell by 75 yuan/ton, and Henan fell by 25 yuan/ton.
② Today, the operating load for domestic n-butanol was 76%, butyl acrylate was 56%, butyl acetate was 55%, and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) was 46%.
Table 1: Domestic N-Butanol Industry Chain Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/Ton)
| Product | Market | Previous Period | Current Period | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Butanol | Shandong | 8550 | 8500 | -50 | -0.58% |
| East China | 8700 | 8625 | -75 | -0.86% | |
| Henan | 8700 | 8675 | -25 | -0.29% | |
| South China | 8725 | 8725 | 0 | 0% | |
| Key Upstream | |||||
| Propylene | Shandong | 9375 | 9375 | 0 | 0% |
| Key Downstream | |||||
| Butyl Acrylate | East China | 9750 | 9500 | -250 | -2.56% |
| Butyl Acetate | East China | 8450 | 8450 | 0 | 0% |
| DBP | Henan | 10200 | 10100 | -100 | -0.98% |
| Data Source: Chempricehub Information |
Based on the Shandong region, today's n-butanol closed at 8,500–8,600 yuan/ton, consistent with morning expectations. Today, domestic n-butanol market prices fluctuated downward, with a growing wait-and-see sentiment. It is reported that raw material propylene prices stabilized after falling, providing weak support to n-butanol costs. Downstream users maintained rigid demand and primarily purchased during price dips. Factories actively offered discounts to boost sales. Market inquiries and transactions were average, with trading prices skewed towards the lower end of the range.
Today, the capacity utilization rate for domestic n-butanol stood at 76%. Raw material propylene prices remained stable, and current n-butanol profitability is approximately 1,095 yuan/ton.
Currently, market demand remains average, with downstream users focusing on rigid demand and purchasing during dips, while still resisting higher prices. Raw material prices are trending towards stability, resulting in slightly weak cost-side support. With heavy wait-and-see sentiment in the market, prices are expected to fluctuate weakly.
Octanol Market: Today, the center of gravity for the domestic octanol market declined. Transactions in the downstream plasticizer market were sluggish, with most buyers maintaining a wait-and-see attitude towards spot octanol. Shandong factories showed significant initiative in selling inventory, with actual transaction prices leaning towards the lower side.
Table 2: Domestic N-Butanol Weekly Data Trends
| Indicator | Previous Period | Current Period | Trend | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity Utilization Rate | 76% | 76% | Stable | |
| Weekly Output | ||||
| Inventory Levels | ||||
| Data Source: Chempricehub Information |
Note: Specific weekly data points for output and inventory were not provided in the source text summary, only daily operational metrics.
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