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Weekly Profit Statistics for Chinese DOTP Sample Production (October 23–29, 2026)

Published on 2026-10-29

During the reporting period (October 23–29, 2026), the weekly average production gross margin for sample DOTP enterprises in Zhejiang, China, stood at RMB 311 per ton. The weekly average theoretical profit increased by RMB 10 per ton compared to the previous period, representing a week-on-week growth of 3.32%.

The average prices of raw materials—n-octanol and purified terephthalic acid (PTA)—both rose during the week. However, the increase in the average price of DOTP exceeded the rise in production costs, leading to a continued expansion of theoretical profit margins for enterprises. Currently, the industry’s theoretical profit space remains ample.

Weekly Average Profit Reference Data:

  • N-octanol: Weekly average delivered price in Zhejiang: RMB 10,030/ton.
  • PTA: Weekly average ex-factory price: RMB 7,156/ton.
  • Processing Cost: Calculated at RMB 700/ton.
  • Total Weekly Average Cost: Approximately RMB 10,569/ton for the Zhejiang region.

Sample Description & Methodology:
DOTP profit is calculated as the difference between the market price of DOTP and its production cost.

Chempricehub’s reported DOTP profit refers to the theoretical gross margin for DOTP in the Zhejiang region. The statistical cycle covers weekly average data from last Friday through this Thursday. Data is released on weekdays between 14:00 and 17:00 each Thursday.

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  • Daniel Foster 2026-10-29 20:07
    Zhejiang DOTP margins hit 311 RMB/ton as price hikes outpaced n-octanol and PTA feedstock costs. While capacity utilization looks healthy, I worry this margin expansion is fragile. If downstream demand softens or raw mat..
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