**1. Previous Closing Prices in the Mainstream Market**
In the previous trading day, the domestic isopropanol market moved higher. The closing price in the Jiangsu market was quoted at RMB 7,400–7,450/ton. Upstream acetone rallied strongly, providing strong cost-side support. In addition, some producers raised their offers, which boosted trader sentiment and pushed offer prices upward. Downstream buyers mostly followed up with passive rigid demand.
**2. Key Factors Affecting Current Market Price Changes**
- Supply: Domestic isopropanol units are generally operating normally, and supply is tending to stabilize.
- Demand: Demand-side follow-up remains insufficient, with downstream purchases maintaining just rigid needs.
- Cost: Upstream acetone remains at high levels, providing strong cost-side support to the isopropanol market.
**3. Trend Forecast**
Currently, the improvement in the supply–demand fundamentals of the isopropanol market is limited. However, upstream acetone is in tight supply with rising prices, which continues to offer strong cost-side support. According to a market sentiment survey, 80% of market participants expect prices to move higher today, with an estimated increase of RMB 50–100/ton, while 20% expect prices to remain largely stable.
Post time: Aug-25-2026