I. Qualitative Analysis of Phenol-Acetone Capacity Utilization Rate Trends
During the week of September 18–24, 2026, the weekly average capacity utilization rate for Chinese phenol-acetone enterprises was approximately 81%, representing a quarter-on-quarter increase. This period saw the restart of Fuyu Petrochemical’s phenol-acetone unit.
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II. Overview of Phenol-Acetone Capacity Utilization Rates
Table: Operational Status of Domestic Phenol-Acetone Units (Unit: 10,000 tons/year)
| Enterprise Name | Phenol-Acetone Capacity | Operating Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Zhejiang Petrochemical (Phase I) | 65 | 100% |
| Zhejiang Petrochemical (Phase II) | 65 | 100% |
| Formosa Plastics (Ningbo) | 63 | 65% |
| Meriv Chemical (Shanghai) | 56 | 80% |
| Changchun Chemical (Jiangsu) | 48 | 70% |
| Shenghong Refining & Chemical | 65 | 90% |
| Jiangsu Ruiheng | 65 | 90% |
| Zhenhai Refining & Chemical | 65 | 90% |
| Gao Hua Materials | 40 | 90% |
| Yangzhou Shiyou | 32 | 90% |
| Sino-Saudi Tianjin | 35 | 85% |
| Wanhua Chemical | 78 | 0% |
| Lihua Yiweiyuan | 70 | 100% |
| Qingdao Haiwan | 32 | 100% |
| Fuyu Chemical | 25 | 60% |
| Hengli Petrochemical | 65 | 100% |
| Longjiang Chemical | 35 | 100% |
| Jilin Petrochemical | 35 | 100% |
| Bluestar Harbin | 15 | 100% |
| Huizhou Zhongxin (Phase I) | 30 | 0% |
| Huizhou Zhongxin (Phase II) | 45 | 100% |
| CNOOC Shell | 35 | 0% |
| Guangxi Huayi | 28 | 100% |
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III. Forecast Analysis of Phenol-Acetone Capacity Utilization Rate Trends
The domestic phenol-acetone enterprise capacity utilization rate is expected to rise in the next period. Attention should be paid to developments regarding the restart of Wanhua Chemical’s phenol-acetone unit.
Sample Description: The capacity utilization rates reported by Chempricehub Information are based on primary statistical data. The sample covers all production enterprises with a 100% coverage rate.
Term Definition: Capacity Utilization Rate refers to the extent to which an enterprise’s production capacity is utilized. It is generally calculated as the ratio of product output or raw material processing volume to effective capacity. The China capacity utilization rate statistics provided by Chempricehub Information refer to the total industry capacity utilization rate for phenol and acetone, specifically defined as the ratio of weekly production volume to designed capacity within the Chinese phenol-acetone industry.
Statistical Scope: The weekly capacity utilization rate covers the period from Friday of the previous week to Thursday of the current week. Data is released every Thursday at 17:00.
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