4-Methyl-2-pentanone News & Market Updates

Cost-driven and sentiment resonance, MIBK market sees wide-ranging rally.

1d ago

MIBK prices surged, with East China reaching CNY13,000/t on Sept 10, up 26% from Sept 1. Soaring crude and acetone costs drove the rally, while suppliers held...

MIBK Market Morning Briefing (September 11, 2026)

1d ago

Acetone and MIBK prices in East China rose sharply. MIBK was referenced at RMB13,000/mt (+8.33%), acetone at RMB9,100/mt (+6.74%). Cost increases drove...

The MIBK market rose sharply this week (September 4–10, 2026).

1d ago

The acetone and MIBK markets rose broadly. As of Sept 10, East China acetone was 9,100 yuan/mt and MIBK 13,000 yuan/mt. MIBK operating rate was 49.12%. Strong...

China's anti-dumping measures on MIBK from South Korea, Japan and South Africa remain a structural feature of the import market. The ongoing sunset review, covering the 2022 dumping period, maintains duties ranging from 15.9% for Sasol South Africa to as high as 190.4% for…

W Wei Zhang on Aug 31, 2026

Rubber antioxidant 4020 is the dominant outlet for MIBK in China, accounting for roughly 60% of consumption. MIBK reacts with 4-aminodiphenylamine to produce this key tire additive, linking demand directly to automotive and tire industry growth. The rapid expansion of China's…

J James Morrison on Aug 23, 2026

China's MIBK market tightened sharply in 2023 after LCY Chemical permanently shut its 50,000-tonne plant in Zhenjiang at end-2022 due to environmental issues. Domestic output fell 19.24% year-on-year to just 78,500 tonnes, creating a clear supply gap. Import volumes responded…

H Hannah Berg on Aug 17, 2026

On August 14th, the mainstream price negotiation reference range for MIBK in the East China market was discussed at 9500–9600 RMB/ton.

on Aug 14, 2026

On August 14, mainstream MIBK prices in East China were discussed at 9500-9600 yuan/ton, bulk self-pickup.

Chempricehub Key Reminder: Anhui Zhonghuifa New Materials has reduced its MIBK offer by RMB 2,000 per metric ton.

on Jun 22, 2026

On June 22, Anhui Zhonghuifa New Materials' 50kt/yr MIBK plant operated normally with moderate inventory, limited spot supply, and a price cut of 2,000...

Chempricehub Reminder: Henan Ruibo's MIBK quotation has been lowered by 400 RMB/ton.

on Jun 22, 2026

On June 22, Henan Ruibo's 50,000 t/y MIBK unit runs normally with low inventory. Price cut by 400 to 10,700 yuan/ton.

16:12 06-08 [MIBK]

on Jun 08, 2026

On June 8, Henan Ruibai's 50kt/yr MIBK unit ran normally with low inventory. Price was cut by 1,200 to 11,500 yuan/ton.