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Published on 2026-11-02

I. Key Points

  1. As of October 30, the operating rate in the domestic isopropanol industry stood at 55.73%.
  2. On October 30, the sample production gross margin for domestic isopropanol via the acetone route was -242 RMB/ton. The profit level for plants using the propylene route was 141 RMB/ton.

Core Logic: Monitor market transactions and plant operational strategies.

II. Price Table

Product Region Oct 30 Oct 23 Change Rate
Propylene East China 11,725 10,700 9.58%
Acetone East China 9,150 8,535 7.21%
Isopropanol East China 9,700 9,325 4.02%
Notes: 1. Acetone, propylene, and isopropanol prices refer to National Standard Premium Grade products. 2. All listed prices are spot cash ex-works prices in RMB/ton. 3. The two periods represent point-in-time prices from the previous two working weeks prior to this week, not weekly averages. 4. The change rate is the week-on-week percentage change.

III. Data Table

Isopropanol Industry Supply & Demand Data

Data Type Oct 30 Oct 23 Change Rate Weekly Forecast
Phenol/Acetone Plant Operating Rate 76% 74% +2% ↗
Isopropanol Plant Operating Rate 55.73% 55.73% 0.00% →
1. Capacity utilization refers to the ratio of actual output to total capacity, reflecting production levels. 2. Production profit values are industry-wide metrics reflecting the overall profitability of major producers.

IV. Market Outlook

Last week, the central tendency of the domestic isopropanol market rose. Raw material acetone prices surged significantly, prompting producers to actively raise quotes supported by cost pressures, which subsequently lifted the market's transaction center. However, end-user purchasing willingness remained weak. Holders showed an increased inclination to offer discounts to facilitate sales, gradually widening the room for price negotiation, leading to a softening in the actual transaction center. Today, the isopropanol market is expected to maintain firm operations. Attention should be paid to demand-side follow-through and trends in the raw material market.

V. Data Calendar

Data Item Release Date Previous Period Data Current Trend Forecast
Isopropanol Plant Operating Rate Thursday 17:00 PM 55.73% →
1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%. 2. ↗↘ indicates minor fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 3%. 3. → indicates stability.

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  • Marcus Hayes 2026-11-02 10:00
    With propylene feedstock costs spiking, the acetone route faces negative margins while capacity utilization sits at 55.73%. Weak downstream demand limits price pass-through, creating a divergence in profitability across ..
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