During the current period (September 17–23, 2026), the profit for the C4 extraction process was 4,396.54 RMB/ton, a decrease of 607.69 RMB/ton compared to the previous period. The profit for the oxidative dehydrogenation process was 93.30 RMB/ton, down by 847 RMB/ton from the previous period. The profit for the coal-to-oil process stood at 1,203.30 RMB/ton. Within the week, prices for crude oil and naphtha declined slightly, easing cost pressures on butadiene production. However, weak downstream demand dragged supplier prices downward. Sinopec also adjusted its butadiene pricing lower, which compressed profits for both the extraction and oxidative dehydrogenation processes. In contrast, the supply-side profit for the coal-to-oil process improved due to a significant drop in raw material costs.
Table: Butadiene Production Profits by Process (Unit: RMB/ton)
| Product | Current Period | Previous Period | Change Value | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4 Extraction | 4396.54 | 5004.23 | -607.69 | -12.14% |
| Oxidative Dehydrogenation | 93.30 | 940.00 | -847 | -90.07% |
| Coal-to-Oil | 1203.30 | 790.00 | 413 | 52.32% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Currently, the tight domestic supply situation has eased, offering limited support or guidance to market trends. Combined with weak downstream demand, this is exerting pressure on the market. Consequently, butadiene production profits are expected to shrink slightly.
As of September 24, 2026, mainstream butadiene market prices in China fluctuated weakly. The weekly average delivered price for butadiene in central Shandong was 13,738 RMB/ton, representing a week-on-week decline of 4.13%.
Sample Description: Chempricehub Information monitors theoretical profits based on raw material prices required for various butadiene production processes, sample enterprise prices for different butadiene production processes, and general market prices in China.
Statistical Scope: The statistical period for butadiene production profits across different processes covers data from Thursday of the current week. Data is released before 17:00 on each business Friday.
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