During the current period (November 5–11, 2026), the profit margin for the C4 extraction process was RMB 5,565.46/ton, an increase of RMB 737.01/ton from the previous period. The profit margin for the oxidative dehydrogenation process was RMB 1,429/ton, up RMB 314/ton from the previous period. The profit margin for the coal-to-oil process was RMB 2,250/ton, an increase of RMB 124/ton from the previous period. Within the week, naphtha prices declined, and market conditions for major downstream products weakened amid fluctuations. Supplier prices fell as Sinopec lowered its butadiene prices, with other oxidative dehydrogenation butadiene and Ningxia Coal Group butadiene prices following suit. However, the decline in butadiene prices was less pronounced than that of feedstock costs, leading to continued increases in profit margins for the extraction, oxidative dehydrogenation, and coal-to-oil processes.
Table: Butadiene Production Profit Margins by Process (Unit: RMB/ton)
| Product | Current Period | Previous Period | Change Value | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C4 Extraction | 5,565.46 | 4,828.46 | 737.01 | 15.26% |
| Oxidative Dehydrogenation | 1,429.00 | 1,115.00 | 314.00 | 28.16% |
| Coal-to-Oil | 2,250.00 | 2,126.00 | 124.00 | 5.83% |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Currently, downstream resistance to high butadiene prices has intensified, increasing obstacles to transactions at elevated levels. Market conditions suggest a downward trend, indicating a potential slight contraction in butadiene production profit margins from their current high levels.
Sample Description: This analysis monitors theoretical profits based on feedstock prices required for various Chinese butadiene production processes, sample enterprise prices, and market prices, as compiled by Chempricehub Information.
Statistical Criteria: The statistical period for butadiene production profit margins across different processes covers data from Thursday of the current week. Data is released before 17:00 on Fridays during working days.
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