Isopropanol Market Weakened by Weak Fundamentals and Falling Feedstock Costs

**1. Closing prices in the mainstream market on the previous trading day**

In the previous trading day, the domestic isopropanol market showed a weakening trend. The closing price in the Jiangsu market was quoted at 6,000–6,050 RMB/ton. A lack of support on the cost side intensified wait-and-see sentiment among buyers. Traders experienced sluggish sales and continued to lower offers to move goods, while market activity remained subdued, with most transactions concluded in small lots on a need-to-have basis.

**2. Key factors influencing current market price changes**

- Supply: Ample availability in the spot market.
- Demand: Weak demand-side performance, with downstream buyers showing limited purchasing initiative.
- Cost: Both raw materials are expected to trend downward, providing no support to the isopropanol market from the cost side.

**3. Trend forecast**

Currently, the isopropanol market is weighed down by a weak supply–demand fundamentals, compounded by persistent downward fluctuations in feedstock prices, which offer no support from the cost side. Based on a market sentiment survey, 80% of industry participants expect prices to decline today, with an estimated drop of 50 RMB/ton, while 20% believe prices will remain largely stable.


Post time: Jun-26-2026