DBP Market Prices Trended Lower During the Week of November 6–12, 2026

1. Key Market Focus This Week

1. Production: The average operating rate this week was 38.85%.
2. Costs: Prices for both n-butanol and phthalic anhydride dropped significantly, leading to a decrease in production costs.

2. Weekly Market Analysis

Chart of Mainstream Domestic DBP Price Trends (Yuan/ton)

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Table of Weekly Changes in Domestic DBP Market Prices

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Unit: Yuan/ton

During this period, the price center of domestic DBP continued to decline, primarily driven by cost factors. Specifically, prices for raw materials n-butanol and phthalic anhydride fell sharply and consecutively, causing a rapid decrease in DBP production costs. This weakened the support for market prices and reduced downstream buyers' willingness to accept current levels, increasing resistance to higher quotes. Consequently, market inquiries and transactions slowed down. DBP producers faced difficulties in selling inventory; as stockpiles rose, they actively offered discounts to stimulate sales, but with limited success.

3. Analysis of Market Influencing Factors

1. The weekly capacity utilization rate for DBP was 38.85%.
2. As of the close on November 12, the theoretical weekly profit was 1,089 Yuan/ton, an increase of 456 Yuan/ton from the previous week, representing a 72% rise. The average daily theoretical profit was 1,261 Yuan/ton, up by 503 Yuan/ton compared to November 5.
3. Significant decreases in costs have weakened their supportive impact on prices.