ChemPriceHub Alert: Yangzi Petrochemical's February Production Plan for Polybutadiene Rubber

Yangzi Petrochemical plans to produce 74,000 tons of high-cis polybutadiene rubber in February 2026 at its 100,000-ton-per-year polybutadiene rubber plant. The average monthly production capacity is approximately 8,333 tons, meaning the planned output is about 11% lower than the average monthly level. This indicates a contraction in supply, which may alleviate market oversupply pressure and benefit spot price increases. Considering the recent performance of butadiene rubber (the futures variety for polybutadiene rubber), such as the closing price of the 2605 contract at 13,450 yuan/ton, an increase of 395 yuan, and an increase in open interest by 682, it reflects strengthening bullish sentiment in the market. The expectation of reduced supply may reinforce the upward trend in futures, supporting prices. Overall, the assessment is moderately positive.