I. Key Focus Points
DBP downstream buying interest is picking up.
Feedstock prices remain high, providing some cost support.
II. Price Table
DBP and Upstream Product Price Comparison
Unit: RMB/mt
| Product | Region | Previous Period | Current Period | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DBP | Henan | 9,550 | 9,800 | +2.62% |
| Naphthalene-based Phthalic Anhydride | Hebei | 8,900 | 9,200 | +3.37% |
| n-Butanol | Shandong | 8,100 | 8,350 | +3.09% |
Data source: Chempricehub
Remarks:
DBP, naphthalene-based phthalic anhydride, and n-butanol all refer to national standard premium-grade products.
The prices listed above are spot cash prices including tax, in RMB/mt.
All RMB prices in the table above are ex-works cash prices.
The prices for the two periods are point prices from the two working weeks prior to this week, not weekly average prices.
The change rate is the week-on-week percentage change.
III. Market Outlook
Yesterday, domestic DBP market prices continued to rise. It is understood that market prices for both the feedstock phthalic anhydride and n-butanol have risen sharply for consecutive periods, increasing cost pressure while also reinforcing price support. Downstream players are purchasing based on rigid demand and remain cautious about buying at high prices. Market inquiries and trading volumes were moderate. DBP market prices are expected to trend upward within a narrow range today.
IV. Data Calendar
| Data Item | Release Date | Previous Data | Current Trend Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Output | Thursday 17:00 | 9,300 mt | ↗ |
| Capacity Utilization Rate | Thursday 17:00 | 49% | ↗ |
Data source: Chempricehub
Remarks:
↓↑ indicates significant fluctuations, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
→↗↘ indicates narrow fluctuations, highlighting data with changes within 0-3%.
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