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Morning Market Update: Bisphenol A (BPA)

Published on 2026-10-28

I. Key Focus Areas

  1. Yesterday, the cost of Bisphenol A (BPA) declined; monitor the raw material market trends for this week.
  2. Yesterday, the BPA market saw a slight increase. Inventory holders maintained firm pricing, while downstream demand remained moderate.

Core Logic: Significant increases in production costs have prompted inventory holders to push prices higher.

II. Price Table

Product Market Unit 2026/10/27 2026/10/26 Change
Phenol East China CNY/ton 9850 9875 -25
Acetone Jiangsu CNY/ton 8775 9000 -225
Bisphenol A East China CNY/ton 11250 11100 150
PC (Domestic Grade) Yuyao CNY/ton 14500 14450 50
Epoxy Resin E-51 East China CNY/ton 15200 15150 50
Notes: 1. Prices listed in the table are in RMB, unit: CNY/ton. 2. All RMB prices include tax. 3. The two periods represent spot prices from the previous two working days prior to this week, not weekly averages. 4. "Change" refers to the period-over-period fluctuation.

III. Market Outlook

Yesterday, the domestic spot market for Bisphenol A (BPA) experienced a minor increase. While the phenol and acetone markets softened, BPA producers continued to raise their listed prices due to sustained significant losses. Consequently, inventory holders increased their offer prices. However, downstream demand remained weak with limited buying activity, narrowing the potential for further price gains. Chempricehub anticipates that the domestic BPA market will remain firm today, with attention focused on cost dynamics and shifts in downstream sentiment.

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  • Hannah Berg 2026-10-28 10:02
    Saw BPA prices tick up despite falling phenol and acetone feedstock costs. Producers are aggressively protecting margins by raising offers, but weak downstream demand caps upside. Capacity utilization remains key to watc..
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