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The market price of n-butanol is fluctuating with a weak trend.

Published on 2026-09-21
  1. Today's Summary

① Today, domestic n-butanol prices fell by 125 RMB/ton in Shandong and Henan regions, by 100 RMB/ton in East China, and by 50 RMB/ton in South China.

② Today, the operating load for domestic n-butanol was 76%, butyl acrylate at 56%, butyl acetate at 55%, and DBP (dibutyl phthalate) at 46%.

  1. Spot Market Overview

Table 1: Domestic n-Butanol Industry Chain Price Summary (Unit: RMB/ton)

Product Market Previous Period Current Period Change Value Change Rate
n-Butanol Shandong 8725 8600 -125 -1.43%
East China 8825 8725 -100 -1.13%
Henan 8825 8700 -125 -1.42%
South China 8775 8725 -50 -0.57%
Key Upstream
Propylene Shandong 9635 9575 -60 -0.62%
Key Downstream
Butyl Acrylate East China 9900 9800 -100 -1.04%
Butyl Acetate East China 8425 8450 +25 +0.30%
DBP Henan 10300 10250 -50 -0.49%
Data Source: Chempricehub Information

Based on the Shandong region, today's n-butanol closed at 8,500–8,700 RMB/ton, consistent with morning expectations. Today, the price center of gravity for domestic n-butanol market prices shifted downward. It is reported that raw material propylene prices declined, reducing cost-side support. Downstream purchasing interest weakened, high-price transactions decreased, some factories offered discounts to move inventory, while low-price transactions remained favorable.

  1. Production Dynamics

Today, the capacity utilization rate for domestic n-butanol stood at 76%. With propylene raw material prices decreasing, current profitability for n-butanol is approximately 1,071 RMB/ton.

  1. Price Forecast

Currently, cost-side support for prices continues to weaken. Market supply is gradually increasing, and downstream purchasing interest is following suit with a decline. Inquiry and transaction activity are lackluster, with trading focused primarily on lower price levels. The market price is expected to undergo fluctuating consolidation.

  1. Related Products Status

Octanol Market: Today, high-end offers in the domestic octanol market followed the downward trend. Buying interest remains average, with small-to-medium volume transactions dominating the market. Recently, octanol supply has increased as downstream users slowed their spot procurement pace. Industry inventories have risen slightly, and market participants are largely in a wait-and-see mode.

  1. Data Calendar

Table 2: Domestic n-Butanol Data Overview (Unit: 10k tons, RMB/ton)

Data Indicator Release Date Previous Period Data Expected Trend for Current Period
Weekly Capacity Utilization Rate Thursday 17:00 79%
Weekly Output Thursday 17:00 5.39
Weekly Average Profit Thursday 17:00 1090
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
Notes:
1. ↓↑ indicates significant fluctuation, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗ ↘ indicates narrow-range fluctuation, highlighting data with changes within 0-3%.

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  • Daniel Foster 2026-09-21 20:13
    Weak propylene feedstock costs and sluggish downstream demand are pressuring n-butanol prices, with capacity utilization at 76%. Despite decent margins, rising supply and inventory discounts suggest a bearish outlook. I..
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