During the week of October 30 to November 5, 2026, mainland China's DOTP output reached 41,300 tons, an increase of 600 tons from the previous period, representing a week-on-week (WoW) growth rate of 1.47%. The average weekly capacity utilization rate for production units stood at 60.14%, rising by 0.34 percentage points compared to the previous week.
This week saw new shutdowns among production units, such as Ningbo Xiangda, and new capacity expansions, such as Inner Mongolia Hairun Changsheng. Current industry operating rates are hovering around 60%, reflecting a moderate level within the year. Looking ahead to next week, several previously shut-down units are expected to restart, leading to a significant rise in operating rates. Consequently, the backlog of shipments in East China is anticipated to ease considerably.
(Note: In late October, Inner Mongolia Hairun Changsheng adjusted one of its 30,000-ton annual production lines to manufacture DOTP. Starting November 1, this added 30,000 tons/year to the total DOTP industry capacity, adjusting the overall DOTP capacity coefficient to 3.38 million tons/year.)
Weekly Comparison of China DOTP Production Data
Unit: 10,000 tons
| Item | Current Period | Previous Period | WoW Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Output | 4.13 | 4.07 | +1.47% |
| Capacity Utilization Rate | 60.14% | 59.80% | +0.34 pct pts |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
| Figure 1: Weekly Trend Comparison of China DOTP Output (Unit: 10,000 tons/week) | Figure 2: Weekly Trend Comparison of China DOTP Capacity Utilization Rate |
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| Data Source: Chempricehub Information | Data Source: Chempricehub Information |
Sample Description:
Capacity Utilization Rate: This metric refers to the extent to which an enterprise utilizes its production capacity, typically calculated as the ratio of product output or raw material processing volume to effective capacity. The capacity utilization rate reported by Chempricehub Information for DOTP represents the aggregate industry utilization rate. The weekly DOTP capacity utilization data is calculated as: Weekly China DOTP Industry Output / Weekly China DOTP Industry Capacity.
Statistical Scope: The weekly DOTP capacity utilization data provided by Chempricehub Information is based on primary statistical collection. The sample covers 33 domestic high-purity DOTP production enterprises, achieving 100% sample coverage. The statistical period runs from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released at 17:00 every Thursday on working days.
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