① Today, domestic n-butanol prices in Shandong, East China, and South China regions rose by 150 yuan/ton, while the Henan region saw an increase of 200 yuan/ton.
② Today's operating rates are as follows: n-butanol at 83%, butyl acrylate at 56%, butyl acetate at 53%, and DBP (Dibutyl Phthalate) at 37%.
Table 1: Domestic N-Butanol Industry Chain Price Summary (Unit: Yuan/Ton)
| Product | Market | Previous Period | Current Period | Change Value | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N-Butanol | Shandong | 8550 | 8700 | 150 | 1.75% |
| East China | 8700 | 8850 | 150 | 1.72% | |
| Henan | 8675 | 8875 | 200 | 2.31% | |
| South China | 8550 | 8700 | 150 | 1.75% | |
| Key Upstream | |||||
| Propylene | Shandong | 11925 | 11750 | -175 | -1.47% |
| Key Downstream | |||||
| Butyl Acrylate | East China | 9900 | 10250 | 350 | 3.54% |
| Butyl Acetate | East China | 8200 | 8325 | 125 | 1.52% |
| DBP | Henan | 11000 | 11100 | 200 | 1.82% |
| Data Source: Chempricehub Information |
Taking the Shandong region as the benchmark, today's n-butanol closed at 8700 yuan/ton, consistent with morning expectations. Today, the price center of gravity for domestic n-butanol shifted upward. Although raw material propylene prices weakened and declined, they remain at high levels, resulting in significant cost pressure. Downstream demand remained cautious, showing some resistance to higher prices, leading to average inquiry and transaction activity in the market.
Today, the capacity utilization rate for domestic n-butanol stood at 83%. With a decrease in raw material propylene prices, the current profit margin for n-butanol is approximately -178 yuan/ton.
Currently, raw material propylene prices are trending high, providing strong support against costs. However, downstream sentiment has shifted towards resistance to these higher prices, with cautious trading operations and reduced intent to purchase. Consequently, market inquiries and transaction atmosphere remain average. Prices are expected to fluctuate within a consolidation range.
Octanol Market: The price center of gravity for the domestic octanol market edged slightly higher today, with thin spot trading activity. Declines in raw material propylene prices and international crude oil prices during trading hours led to strong wait-and-see attitudes among buyers. Transactions were primarily small-volume orders driven by rigid demand. Some plants raised their listed prices due to heavy cost pressure, keeping market prices firm.
Table 2: Domestic N-Butanol Data Overview (Unit: 10,000 tons, Yuan/Ton)
| Data Indicator | Release Date | Previous Period Data | Expected Trend for Current Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly Capacity Utilization Rate | Thursday 17:00 | 84% | ↗ |
| Weekly Output | Thursday 17:00 | 6.23 | ↗ |
| Average Weekly Profit | Thursday 17:00 | -179 | ↘ |
| Data Source: Chempricehub Information Notes: 1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%. 2. ↗ ↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuations, highlighting data with changes within 0-3%. |
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