① Domestic n-butanol prices rose by 10 CNY/ton in Shandong, fell by 100 CNY/ton in Henan, and dropped by 50 CNY/ton in East China today.
② Current operating rates: n-butanol at 86%, butyl acrylate at 63%, butyl acetate at 49%, and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) at 40%.
Table 1: Domestic N-Butanol Supply Chain Price Summary (Unit: CNY/ton)
| Product | Market | Previous Period | Current Period | Change Value | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Butanol | Shandong | 7840 | 7850 | +10 | +0.13% |
| East China | 7900 | 7850 | -50 | -0.63% | |
| Henan | 7950 | 7850 | -100 | -1.26% | |
| South China | 7900 | 7900 | 0 | 0% | |
| Key Upstream | |||||
| Propylene | Shandong | 10425 | 10300 | -125 | -1.20% |
| Key Downstream | |||||
| Butyl Acrylate | East China | 9550 | 9450 | -100 | -1.05% |
| Butyl Acetate | East China | 7725 | 7650 | -75 | -0.97% |
| DBP | Henan | 10250 | 10150 | -100 | -0.98% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Taking the Shandong region as the benchmark, domestic n-butanol closed at 7800–7850 CNY/ton today, aligning with morning expectations. The domestic n-butanol market experienced fluctuating adjustments, with strong wait-and-see sentiment prevailing. Raw material propylene prices continued to decline, leading to reduced cost support. Downstream users maintained cautious operations, engaging in opportunistic purchasing based on rigid demand. Producers focused on stabilizing low prices to actively offload inventory.
Today, the capacity utilization rate for domestic n-butanol stood at 86%. With propylene prices decreasing, current profitability for n-butanol is approximately -129 CNY/ton.
Currently, cost-side support is weakening. Producers are maintaining stable low prices to actively sell, while downstream willingness to take delivery remains low. Market participants are operating cautiously, resulting in thick wait-and-see sentiment and sluggish transactions. Prices are expected to remain volatile and consolidate within a narrow range.
Octanol Market: Trading atmosphere in the domestic octanol market improved slightly today, with spot negotiation centers rising marginally compared to yesterday. Raw material propylene prices continued their downward trend, keeping buyers cautious and limiting purchases primarily to restocking rigid demand. Cost pressure on octanol producers has gradually eased, with manufacturers focusing on selling inventory.
Table 2: Domestic N-Butanol Data Overview (Unit: 10,000 tons, CNY/ton)
| Indicator | Release Date | Previous Period | Expected Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Capacity Utilization Rate | Thursday 17:00 | 83% | ↗ |
| Weekly Output | Thursday 17:00 | 6.14 | ↗ |
| Weekly Average Profit | Thursday 17:00 | -162 | ↘ |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
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