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China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 1,680.86 / MT · VAT excluded +0.3717 (0.02%) as of 20261023

Newest Price 1,680.86
Price Date 20261023
Day's Change +0.37
Day's Range 1,680.86 - 1,681.23
Month's Change -36.9
Month's Range 1,680.86 - 1,643.96
Year's Change +772
Year's Range 1,680.86 - 908.86

The 800 kt figure is a theoretical ceiling, not a near-term forecast. Realistic uptake depends on DPHP penetrating mid-tier PVC applications where DOP still dominates on cost. Also...

Also known as bis(2-propylheptyl) phthalate, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic Acid 1,2-Bis(2-propylheptyl)ester, 1,2-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, 1,2-bis(2-propylheptyl) ester, 10-P

Opinions

What is the supply-demand outlook for 2-propylheptanol in China?

The 800 kt figure is a theoretical ceiling, not a near-term forecast. Realistic uptake depends on DPHP penetrating mid-tier PVC applications where DOP still dominates on cost. Also note that BASF's dual-reactor hydroformylation achieves a 25:1 n:iso aldehyde ratio, yielding DPHP with over 90% purity—Chinese producers may struggle to match that quality without similar process control.

Why is DPHP plasticizer replacing DOP in automotive and cable applications?

The substitution trend is real but gradual. DPHP's price premium over DOP narrows when feedstock butenes are cheap, as China has abundant C4 byproduct streams. Watch for domestic 2-PH capacity additions—Yan'an Energy's butanol/2-PH co-production unit is the first of its kind globally and could shift the cost curve.

How does DPHP's performance compare to DINP and DIDP in high-temperature PVC?

For buyers, the practical differentiator is fogging value—DPHP beats DINP in automotive interior tests, but DINP often wins on cost per unit of efficiency. In cable compounds, DIDP still holds share for higher temperature ratings. Don't overlook that DPHP's lower volatility also means less plasticizer loss during processing, which can offset its higher raw material cost.

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10P price context

What drives 10P prices

  • What is the supply-demand outlook for 2-propylheptanol in China?: The 800 kt figure is a theoretical ceiling, not a near-term forecast. Realistic uptake depends on DPHP penetrating mid-tier PVC applications where DOP still dom...
  • Why is DPHP plasticizer replacing DOP in automotive and cable applications?: The substitution trend is real but gradual. DPHP's price premium over DOP narrows when feedstock butenes are cheap, as China has abundant C4 byproduct streams. ...

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  • Landed cost figures from our calculator are planning estimates, not a customs ruling