Isopropanol Market Maintains a Wait-and-See Approach Amid Consolidation (September 14, 2026)

1. Today's Summary

① Major factories in Shandong lowered their external quotes by a cumulative 200 yuan/ton, with the executed price at 9,700 yuan/ton.

② The domestic isopropanol industry capacity utilization rate was 63% today.

2. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Domestic Isopropanol Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/ton)

Based on the East China region, the closing price for isopropanol today was 9,250 yuan/ton, remaining flat compared to the previous trading day. Raw material acetone prices declined, leading some production plants to slightly lower their premium quotes. Inventory holders exhibited unstable sentiment and increased willingness to sell, leaving room for negotiation on actual transactions. However, terminal factory inquiries and procurement remained inactive, resulting in mediocre market activity with trades primarily consisting of small volumes driven by rigid demand.

3. Production Dynamics

Today, the isopropanol industry capacity utilization rate stood at 63%. Regarding profitability, factories using the acetone process reported losses of 1,125 yuan/ton, while those using the propylene process reported profits of 900 yuan/ton.

4. Price Forecast

Raw material costs continue to provide support; however, constrained by terminal demand, actual transaction volumes are unlikely to see significant follow-through. Intermediaries are primarily focused on digesting earlier profits, and supply-demand dynamics will continue to be contested. Market participants are largely adopting a wait-and-see approach regarding raw material trends. Overall, the short-term isopropanol market is expected to maintain range-bound consolidation. Future attention should focus on changes in raw material trends and downstream factory procurement activities.

5. Related Products Status

Acetone: Based on the Jiangsu region, the acetone price closed at 9,200 yuan/ton today, down 125 yuan/ton from the previous trading day. The center of gravity for the East China acetone market shifted downward today. Although port inventories dropped to 6,500 tons at the beginning of the week, terminal restocking intentions slowed. Inventory holders offered discounts to facilitate sales, while petrochemical enterprises maintained stable order intake. Consequently, overall trading atmosphere remained lukewarm, with shrinking actual transaction volumes causing the market center to fluctuate downwards.

6. Data Calendar

Table 4: Domestic Isopropanol Data List (Unit: 10,000 tons)