2-Ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-propanediol News & Market Updates

Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 23%: Steady Expansion of China’s Bisphenol A (BPA) Production Capacity from 2021 to 2026

on Oct 14, 2026

From 2021 to 2026, China’s Bisphenol A (BPA) capacity surged from 2.415 to 6.681 million tons/year, a 23% CAGR. Expansion focused on integrated units in East...

Analysis of the Growth Rate of Effective Acetone Capacity in China, 2021–2026

on Oct 10, 2026

China’s acetone capacity surged from 2021 to 2026, reaching 4.31 MTPA with a 16% CAGR, driven by integrated refining projects in East, Northeast, and North...

International Naphtha Price Flash Report for October 1

on Oct 08, 2026

As of October 1, 2026, oil prices rose globally. Singapore led with a $3.83/barrel increase. Japan and Arab Gulf saw ~$28.62/ton gains. European benchmarks...

International Naphtha Price Flash: September 8

on Sep 09, 2026

Oil product price changes on Sep 8, 2026: Singapore +2.64 (per barrel); Japan +25.00; Arab Gulf -3.59; CIF/ARA +14.25; Rotterdam Barges +14.25; FOB Med +12.75;...

International Naphtha Price Flash: September 7

on Sep 08, 2026

Summary: Regional oil price changes on Sept 7, 2026: Singapore down 0.15; Japan up 6.50; Arab Gulf up 1.30; European benchmarks (CIF ARA, Rotterdam, FOB Med,...

China's TMP industry has grown rapidly but started later than Western counterparts. By 2023, domestic capacity reached 185,000 tons/year, with key players including Jiangsu Baichuan, Hubei Yihua, Guizhou Zhongyida, Shandong Fufeng Perstorp, and Jiangxi Gaoxin. While the US…

S Sarah Mitchell on Aug 16, 2026

Wanhua Chemical has announced a major strategic pivot, converting its 50,000-ton/year TMP unit in Yantai to produce neopentyl glycol (NPG) instead, while expanding capacity to 100,000 tons/year. This follows an earlier expansion of its NPG unit from 60,000 to 90,000 tons/year…

W Wei Zhang on Aug 03, 2026

TMP prices surged from around RMB 8,000/ton in late 2025 to RMB 15,000/ton by early 2026, a near 100% gain with actual transactions confirmed. The rally is driven by tight supply as domestic capacity is highly concentrated—total Chinese capacity is roughly 200,000 tons/year…

P Priya Kapoor on Aug 02, 2026

Supply-demand dynamics outweigh cost factors, resulting in weak price trends for phenol with no clear pattern of fluctuations.

on Jul 28, 2026

Phenol market above 8000 RMB/ton, price inversion with pure benzene, supply tight; short-term costs & demand dominate.

Acrylic ended April on a strong note, while expectations of a loose supply-demand balance in May are expected to dominate and drive prices downwards.

on May 07, 2026

April propylene market strong (9,230 yuan/t, +12% MoM) but May expected weaker (~8,950 yuan/t) as supply loosens and demand remains pressured.