Weekly Market Outlook for DOTP (September 14, 2026)

I. Key Focus Points

1. Although tensions in the Middle East persist, diplomatic efforts by multiple parties to ease risks have led to a decline in international crude oil prices.
2. The octanol market maintained stable prices over the weekend.
3. The DOTP market is consolidating at high levels.
4. PTA spot average price fell by 30 RMB/ton to 6,800 RMB/ton; the spot average basis was -70, trading at 2701+500.

Core Logic: Buyer follow-up has become more cautious, leading to a stalemate and consolidation in the DOTP market.

II. Price Table

Notes:

1. Octanol, PTA, and DOTP are all National Standard Premium Grade products.
2. Prices for these three varieties are in RMB, unit: RMB/ton.
3. All RMB prices listed above are ex-factory cash prices inclusive of tax.
4. The two-period prices represent point-in-time prices for today versus the previous working day.
5. The change rate refers to the period-over-period percentage change.

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

III. Data Table

Notes:

1. Capacity utilization rate reflects production metrics, defined as the ratio of actual output from production facilities to their capacity.
2. Production profit margin is industry-wide data reflecting the overall profitability in mainstream regions, calculated as industry profit divided by average price.
3. All data in the table above are weekly averages, covering Monday through Sunday.

Data Source: Chempricehub Information

IV. Market Outlook

Last week, DOTP market prices trended firmly upward. Cost-side support prompted sellers to raise quotes. As prices reached elevated levels, buyer follow-up became more cautious due to the tug-of-war between cost pressures and demand realities. Consequently, DOTP market prices are expected to consolidate at high levels in the near term.

V. Data Calendar

Notes:

1. ↓↑ indicates significant volatility, highlighting data dimensions with changes exceeding 3%.
2. ↗ ↘ indicate narrow-range fluctuations, highlighting data dimensions with changes within 0–3%.

Data Source: Chempricehub Information