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Isooctyl Alcohol Price Information

Newest Price 1,441.73
Price Date 20260911
Day's Change +39.85
Day's Range 1,441.73 - 1,481.58
Month's Change -143.91
Month's Range 1,377.58 - 1,233.66
Year's Change +154.23
Year's Range 1,180.53 - 1,026.3

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How is new capacity expansion reshaping China's isooctyl alcohol supply landscape?

The Guangxi Huayi startup highlights a broader trend: coastal projects leveraging imported propane or other feedstocks are challenging traditional inland coal-based producers. This geographic shift could alter regional pricing dynamics, with southern China potentially becoming more self-sufficient and reducing the need for cargoes from the north or overseas.

What is driving the recent rebound in China's isooctyl alcohol prices?

Beyond the immediate supply disruptions, watch the downstream plasticizer demand cycle. With DOP and DOTP accounting for over 75% of consumption, any slowdown in PVC processing or construction-related demand could quickly offset the current price support. The rebound may be short-lived if maintenance restarts coincide with weak end-user buying.