① Today, domestic n-butanol prices declined by CNY 50/ton in South and East China, CNY 100/ton in Henan, and CNY 70/ton in Shandong.
② Today’s operating rates: Domestic n-butanol at 85%, butyl acrylate at 56%, butyl acetate at 52%, and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) at 38%.
Table 1: Price Summary of the Domestic N-Butanol Industry Chain (Unit: CNY/ton)
| Product | Market | Previous Period | Current Period | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Butanol | Shandong | 8250 | 8180 | -70 | -0.85% |
| East China | 8350 | 8300 | -50 | -0.60% | |
| Henan | 8375 | 8275 | -100 | -1.19% | |
| South China | 8525 | 8475 | -50 | -0.59% | |
| Key Upstream | |||||
| Propylene | Shandong | 9740 | 10075 | +335 | +3.44% |
| Key Downstream | |||||
| Butyl Acrylate | East China | 9550 | 9650 | +100 | +1.05% |
| Butyl Acetate | East China | 8450 | 8375 | -25 | -0.30% |
| DBP | Henan | 9900 | 10000 | +100 | +1.01% |
| Data Source: Chempricehub |
Based on the Shandong region, today's n-butanol closed at CNY 8,100–8,260/ton, consistent with morning expectations. The domestic n-butanol market traded weakly with fluctuations this day. Market sentiment shifted towards wait-and-see, with transaction centers leaning towards lower price levels. It is reported that raw material propylene prices rose significantly, strengthening cost support for n-butanol prices. However, downstream purchasing interest remained cautious after the holiday, resulting in sluggish inquiries and transactions. Coupled with medium-to-high factory inventory levels, producers maintained low prices to actively clear stock.
Today, the capacity utilization rate of domestic n-butanol was 85%. With rising propylene prices, current profitability for n-butanol stands at approximately CNY 341/ton.
Currently, overall market supply is ample, with new units expected to come online later. Factories are primarily maintaining low prices to reduce inventory. Downstream operators remain cautious, focusing on rigid demand and buying at low prices. Consequently, market prices are expected to fluctuate and consolidate.
Octanol Market: Post-holiday domestic octanol markets showed mixed trends compared to pre-holiday levels. Supply in the Shandong region is expected to increase; manufacturers focused on clearing inventory and shipping after the holiday. A significant price gap exists between Shandong and East China.
Table 2: Weekly Capacity Utilization Rate of Domestic N-Butanol (2025-2026)
| Date | Capacity Utilization (%) |
|---|---|
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