According to Chempricehub’s analytical data, the theoretical gross margin for octanol this week stood at -16 yuan/ton, a decrease of 228 yuan/ton compared with last week. Raw material propylene prices surged significantly during the week, with the Shandong propylene weekly average price rising by 594 yuan/ton. In contrast, the Shandong octanol weekly average price increased by only 190 yuan/ton, leading to a substantial decline in profitability.
On Thursday, due to the sharp rise in propylene prices and only a modest increase in octanol prices, Shandong octanol producers recorded a loss of 378 yuan/ton. Some market participants suspended spot sales of octanol on Thursday afternoon, adopting a wait-and-see approach regarding future raw material price trends.
Octanol Profit Trend Chart (yuan/ton)
Data source: Chempricehub
Sample Description:
Octanol profit calculation method: The difference between the ex-factory price of octanol and its production cost. Chempricehub tracks the octanol profit for carbonyl synthesis processes in the Shandong region.
Chempricehub’s weekly average octanol profit refers to the mainstream ex-factory gross margin for octanol in the Shandong region. The statistical period covers from Friday of the previous week through Thursday of the current week. Data is released between 13:30 and 17:00 on working Thursdays each week.
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