Demand weakens, n-butanol market falls back from high levels

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Shengyi Society, as of December 16, 2025, the reference price of n-butanol in Shandong Province, China is 5650 yuan/ton. Compared with December 11 (reference price of n-butanol is 5783 yuan/ton), the price has decreased by 133 yuan/ton, a decrease of 2.31%.
This week, the market for n-butanol in Shandong has fallen from a high level and is currently operating
From the commodity market analysis system of Shengyi Society, it can be seen that as we enter this week (12.13-12.16), the overall n-butanol market in Shandong, China, shows a weak downward trend. During the week, some n-butanol factories in Shandong have successively lowered their n-butanol shipment prices, with a reduction of about 100-200 yuan/ton. As of December 16th, the reference price for n-butanol in the domestic Shandong region is around 5450-5800 yuan/ton.
Analysis of Market Factors
In terms of demand: As we enter this week, there are signs of gradually weakening downstream demand for n-butanol. Downstream users are mainly digesting early raw materials, and their purchasing enthusiasm has weakened. New order transactions are cautious, and inquiries are mostly maintained at the low end, resulting in loose support on the overall demand side.
On the supply side: Currently, the transmission of n-butanol supply is average, and the on-site inquiry atmosphere is relatively weak. Some factories still have reserved orders, and the overall supply pressure is still controllable. However, the market support for n-butanol has weakened compared to the previous period.
Future forecast
At present, the performance of Shandong n-butanol market is light, with a low trading focus on the market. The n-butanol data analyst from Shengyi Society predicts that in the short term, the market situation of Shandong n-butanol will be weak and stable, and specific changes in supply and demand need to be closely monitored.

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