On October 22, 2026, the gross profit for DOP sample production stood at RMB 131 per ton. On that day, reference prices for key raw materials were RMB 9,600 per ton for octanol, RMB 10,000 per ton for phthalic anhydride (PA) produced via the ortho-phthalic method, and RMB 9,550 per ton for PA produced via the naphthalene method. The weekly average profit was RMB 174 per ton, a decrease of RMB 142 per ton from the previous week. During the week, DOP prices remained slightly firm while raw material costs also trended upward, resulting in a narrowing of profit margins in the DOP market.
Sample Note:
DOP profit is calculated as the difference between the DOP market price and the DOP cost, with a processing fee assumed at RMB 300 per ton.
Chempricehub’s DOP profit data refers to the theoretical gross margin for DOP in the Shandong region. Data is collected on Thursdays during working days and published every Thursday between 14:00 and 16:00 on working days.
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