May 14 News – On May 14, Yantai Wanhua’s neopentyl glycol (NPG) capacity stands at 80,000 tons, with the bulk NPG quoted price at 9,550–9,600 RMB/ton, down 200 RMB/ton. Actual transaction prices are subject to negotiation. The downstream market is declining, increasing downward pressure on isobutyraldehyde. Chempricehub assesses neopentyl glycol with a bull-bear score of -1.

On May 14, Yantai Wanhua’s bulk NPG quoted price decreased by 200 RMB/ton to 9,550–9,600 RMB/ton for its 80,000-ton capacity, with actual transaction prices determined through negotiation. Spot prices have significantly declined, exerting a generally bearish impact on the market.

Isobutyraldehyde, bull-bear score: -1
The declining neopentyl glycol market has weakened demand-side support, increasing downward pressure on isobutyraldehyde. Spot prices are bearish, exerting a generally bearish impact on the market.