Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) Market: Weekly Outlook

I. Key Focus Points

1. As of October 23, the domestic isopropyl alcohol (IPA) industry operating rate stood at 55.73%.
2. On October 23, the sample production margin for IPA via the acetone route in China was -210 RMB/ton, while profits for plants using the propylene route were 514 RMB/ton.

Core Logic: Monitor market transaction volumes and plant operational dynamics.

II. Price Table

Notes:

1. Prices refer to National Standard Premium Grade products for acetone, propylene, and isopropyl alcohol.
2. All listed prices are spot cash self-pickup prices in RMB/ton.
3. The two periods represent point-in-time prices from the previous two working weeks before this week, not weekly averages.
4. The change rate indicates the period-over-period fluctuation.

III. Data Table

Isopropyl Alcohol Industry Supply and Demand Data

Notes:

1. Capacity utilization refers to the ratio of actual output to capacity for production enterprises, reflecting production indicators.
2. Production profit values are industry-wide data, reflecting the overall profitability of mainstream producers.

IV. Market Outlook

Last week, the domestic isopropyl alcohol market trended slightly downward. Support from raw material costs was limited, and new order transactions remained moderate. Some plants narrowed their price reductions, pulling down the center of market negotiations. Holders adopted a bearish sentiment, adjusting operations according to market trends, with few high-volume transactions occurring at elevated prices. It is expected that the isopropyl alcohol market will maintain range-bound fluctuations today. Attention should be paid to demand-side follow-through and raw material market trends.

V. Data Calendar

Legend:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗↘ indicates minor fluctuations, highlighting data with changes within 3%.
3. → indicates stability.