Weekly Data Statistics on Production Profit for Chinese DOTP Samples (September 18–24, 2026)

For the current cycle (September 18–24, 2026), the weekly average production gross margin for sample DOTP enterprises in Zhejiang Province, China, stood at 292 yuan/ton. The weekly average theoretical profit experienced a slight decline, dropping by 38 yuan/ton from the previous week, representing a period-over-period decrease of 11.52%.

This week, the average prices of raw materials—2-ethylhexanol and purified terephthalic acid (PTA)—both declined. However, the drop in the average price of DOTP exceeded the reduction in production costs, leading to a slight contraction in theoretical profit margins for producers during the week. Despite this, current profit levels remain relatively ample.

Reference Data for Weekly Average Profit:

• 2-Ethylhexanol: The reference weekly average delivered price in Zhejiang was 9,338 yuan/ton.
• PTA: The reference weekly average ex-factory price for this raw material was 7,016 yuan/ton.
• Processing Fee: Calculated at 700 yuan/ton.
• Total Cost: Based on the above figures, the reference weekly average production cost in Zhejiang was 10,041 yuan/ton.

Sample Description:
DOTP profit is calculated as the difference between the market price of DOTP and its production cost.

Note on Chempricehub Data:
The "DOP profit" metric reported by Chempricehub refers specifically to the theoretical gross margin for DOTP in the Zhejiang region. The statistical period covers the weekly average data from last Friday through this Thursday. This data is released between 14:00 and 17:00 on working days each Thursday.