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Weekly Statistics of Cost and Profit for Representative Propylene Oxide Processes in China (20260904)

Published on 2026-09-08

According to data calculations from Chempricehub Information, during this period, the weekly average profit of the chlorohydrin process was -899.32 yuan/ton, down 38.93 yuan/ton from the previous period; the HPPO average profit was -1,777.12 yuan/ton, down 364.88 yuan/ton from the previous period's average. During the cycle, the main raw material propylene rose strongly while liquid chlorine rebounded slightly. The representative processes continued to record losses, with average profits declining slightly.

Table Weekly average profit comparison for propylene oxide market

Unit: yuan/ton

Process Sep 3 Aug 27 Change Change %
Chlorohydrin-based propylene oxide -899.32 -860.39 -38.93 -4.52%
HPPO-based propylene oxide -1777.12 -1637.74 -139.38 -8.51%

Source: Chempricehub Information

Sample description: The propylene oxide sample profit data compiled by Chempricehub Information covers the chlorohydrin and HPPO processes for propylene oxide in China, with a sample coverage rate of 100%.

Term explanation: Production gross profit is calculated as the unit price of a production enterprise's propylene oxide products minus its product production costs.

Statistical scope: The Chempricehub Information propylene oxide sample profit statistics cycle runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week.

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  • Yuki Tanaka 2026-09-08 10:36
    Propylene feedstock cost is clearly crushing PO margins, and with both chlorohydrin and HPPO deep in negative territory, capacity utilization decisions will get tougher this quarter.
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