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Weekly Statistical Analysis of Cost and Profit Margins for Representative Propylene Oxide (PO) Production Processes in China

Published on 2026-10-08

According to Chempricehub data, the average weekly profit for propylene oxide produced via the chlorohydrin process was -565.25 CNY/ton during this period, a decrease of 217.27 CNY/ton from the previous period. The average profit for the HPPO (Hydrogen Peroxide Propylene Oxidation) process was -1196.50 CNY/ton, down by 49.60 CNY/ton compared to the previous period's average. During this cycle, rebounding prices for the primary feedstock propylene and liquid chlorine prices that rose before consolidating led to reduced profitability for these representative processes.

Table: Weekly Average Profit Comparison for Propylene Oxide Market

Unit: CNY/ton

Process Oct 8 Oct 1 Change % Change
Chlorohydrin Process PO -565.25 -347.98 -217.27 -62.44%
HPPO Process PO -1196.50 -1146.90 -49.60 -4.32%

Source: Chempricehub

Sample Description: The propylene oxide sample profits calculated by Chempricehub cover the Chinese propylene oxide market using both the chlorohydrin and HPPO processes, with a sample coverage rate of 100%.

Term Definition: Gross production margin is defined as the unit price of the propylene oxide product minus its production cost expenses for manufacturing enterprises.

Statistical Scope: The statistical period for Chempricehub's propylene oxide sample profits runs from last Friday to this Thursday.

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  • Sarah Mitchell 2026-10-09 09:26
    PO margins are deeply negative due to high propylene feedstock costs. I expect capacity utilization to drop as producers cut runs, though downstream demand weakness limits price recovery potential.
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