Early August Shandong Normal Butanol Market in Decline

According to the commodity market analysis system, as of August 5, 2025, the reference price for n-butanol in Shandong, China, is 5,900 CNY/ton. Compared to August 1 (when the reference price for n-butanol was 5,976 CNY/ton), the price has decreased by 76 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 1.28%.

From the commodity market analysis system, it can be seen that in early August, the n-butanol market in Shandong region of China showed a narrow decline. N-butanol factories and suppliers slightly reduced the selling price of n-butanol, and the negotiation focus of the n-butanol market was slightly adjusted downward. As of August 5th, the market price of n-butanol in the Shandong region was around 5,900 to 6,000 CNY per ton, with a price reduction of 50 to 100 CNY per ton.

Factors Affecting Market Trends

Supply aspect: Currently, the production of n-butanol in China is relatively stable, with ample spot supply in the market. However, the overall downstream demand is weak, and the supply-demand transmission is relatively slow, resulting in a generally loose supply situation.

Demand aspect: Currently, the downstream demand for n-butanol in China is relatively cautious. Users mainly replenish stocks at low prices, and the negotiation atmosphere is weak, with a strong wait-and-see attitude. Overall, the demand side provides limited support to n-butanol.

Market Outlook Analysis

Currently, the butanol market inquiries are on the lower end and transactions are moderate. There is limited effective support in the market. Butanol data analysts believe that in the short term, the butanol market in China will mostly operate with a weak consolidation trend. Specific developments will require closer attention to changes in supply and demand dynamics.