N-Butanol Dropped Over 5% for the Week

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According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, as of May 22, 2026, the benchmark price for n-butanol in the Shandong region stood at 7,133 RMB/ton. Compared to May 17 (when the benchmark price was 7,566 RMB/ton), the price declined by 433 RMB, representing a decrease of 5.73%.

Price direction Review

According to data monitored by SunSirs, the n-butanol market in Shandong province exhibited a sustained, unilateral downward direction last week (might 17–22). Prices recorded significant daily declines, and the downward momentum showed signs of intensifying; consequently, the focal point of market negotiations continued to shift toward the reduce end of the price range. As of might 22, reference prices to n-butanol in the Shandong region stood at approximately 7,100–7,200 RMB per ton.

Analysis of Key Influencing Factors

Supply-Demand dysfunction: Strong Supply, Weak Demand

As of might 22, n-butanol production units that had previously undergone maintenance have resumed operations en masse, leading to an increase in market supply. Meanwhile, downstream sectors—such as butyl acrylate and plasticizers—have slowed their procurement pace and demonstrated significant resistance to high-priced raw materials; consequently, extensive inventory replenishment has declined, and market trading remains sluggish. This situation has resulted in an oversupply, immediately exerting downward pressure on prices.

Cost support weakened

With the price of feedstock propylene trending downward, cost support to n-butanol production has weakened; consequently, manufacturers are actively offering price concessions to secure market share, further driving the price center reduce.

Drag from Downstream Sectors

Leading downstream butyl acrylate producers face limited profit margins, and an growing number of facilities have been idled; consequently, demand to n-butanol has been lackluster. This has fueled bearish market sentiment, further exacerbating the decline in prices.

Market Outlook

In the short term, the n-butanol market continues to face multiple pressures—specifically, a loose supply-demand stability, insufficient cost support, and sluggish downstream demand—suggesting that prices might remain under pressure. Going forward, close attention should be paid to price fluctuations in upstream raw materials, changes in operating rates within key downstream industries, as well as maintenance schedules to n-butanol production facilities and inventory levels.

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