According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Shengyi Society, as of January 15, 2025, the reference price of n-butanol in Shandong Province, China is 7116 yuan/ton. Compared with January 10 (reference price of n-butanol is 7216 yuan/ton), the price has decreased by 100 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.39%.

This week (1.10-1.15), the overall n-butanol market in Shandong, China, was weak and declining. During the week, the high-end price of n-butanol was not smooth in shipping, and downstream users restocked at low prices. Many n-butanol factories began to offer discounts and lower the shipping price of n-butanol by around 100 yuan/ton. As of January 15th, the reference price for n-butanol in the domestic Shandong region is around 7100-7200 yuan/ton, with a price increase of 50-100 yuan/ton within the week.

In terms of supply and demand: Currently, the overall production of n-butanol in the market is relatively stable, downstream users are cautious in stocking raw materials, high price trading volume is low, downstream inventory is low, and the buying atmosphere and negotiation are relatively low-end.

Market price situation of n-butanol

Region/ Product/ January 15th

Shandong region/ N-butanol/ Around 7100-7200 yuan/ton

North China region/ N-butanol/ Around 7100-7200 yuan/ton

South China region/ N-butanol/ Around 7400-7450 yuan/ton

East China region/ N-butanol/ Around 7350-7450 yuan/ton

Market analysis in the future

Currently, after the n-butanol factory voluntarily offered discounts for shipments, the low-end price transactions in the market have improved, and the overall downstream inquiry atmosphere has increased. The n-butanol data analyst from Shengyi Society believes that in the short term, the domestic n-butanol market will mainly stabilize and operate, and specific changes in supply and demand information need to be closely monitored.