Weekly Outlook for the Isopropyl Alcohol Market

I. Key Points

1. As of October 16, the operating rate in the domestic isopropanol industry was 52.27%.
2. On October 16, the sample production gross margin for acetone-route isopropanol in China was CNY 100/ton. The profit margin for propylene-route plants stood at CNY 822/ton.

Core Logic: Monitor market transaction volumes and plant operational dynamics.

II. Price Table

Notes:

1. Acetone, propylene, and isopropanol prices refer to National Standard Premium Grade products.
2. Listed prices are spot cash-on-delivery (ex-works) prices in CNY/ton.
3. Prices represent specific point-in-time values from the two preceding working weeks, not weekly averages.
4. Change rates indicate week-over-week fluctuations.

III. Data Table

Isopropanol Industry Supply & Demand Data

Notes:

1. Capacity utilization refers to the ratio of actual output to installed capacity, reflecting production levels.
2. Production profit figures are industry-wide metrics, reflecting the overall profitability of major producers.

IV. Market Outlook

Last week, the domestic isopropanol market maintained range-bound volatility. Raw material acetone prices declined, weakening cost-side support. However, tightening spot supply improved sentiment for new transactions, driving up trading centers. Nevertheless, transaction volumes at higher price levels remained limited. Today, the isopropanol market is expected to remain in a wait-and-see consolidation phase. Key focus areas include downstream demand follow-through and raw material market trends.

V. Data Calendar

Legend:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation (changes exceeding 3%).
2. ↗↘ indicates narrow fluctuation (changes within 3%).
3. → indicates stability.