August Shandong n-Butanol Market First Falls, Then Rises

August 26th News

According to the commodity market analysis system, as of August 26, 2025, the reference price for n-butanol in Shandong, China is 6,216 CNY per ton. Compared to August 1 (when the reference price for n-butanol was 5,976 CNY per ton), the price has increased by 240 CNY per ton, a price increase of 4.02%.

From the commodity market analysis system, it can be seen that in August, the n-butanol market in Shandong, China, showed an overall trend of first falling and then rising. In the middle to late August, the n-butanol market in Shandong was mainly on a downward trend, with market prices fluctuating and decreasing. By August 21st, the cumulative decrease in n-butanol prices was 250-300 CNY/ton, a price decrease of 4.35%. The main factor driving the downward trend was the slow easing of supply and demand, with stable performance on the supply side of n-butanol, cautious downstream demand, and some pressure on the supply side, resulting in insufficient market support.

At the end of the month, the market for n-butanol in Shandong, China, has seen a recovery. Some production facilities have reduced output, leading to an overall decrease in operations. The available supply of n-butanol in the market has decreased, while downstream buyers have shown increased purchasing interest. Both supply and demand factors are supporting the market's recovery. As of August 26, the price of n-butanol in the Shandong region is between 6150-6300 CNY/ton. Compared to the lowest point of the month, the price has increased by 300-400 CNY/ton, which is an 8.75% increase. Compared to the beginning of the month, the price has increased by 4%.

Future Market Analysis

Currently, the trading atmosphere for n-butanol in the market is moderate, with overall inventory levels of n-butanol remaining low. Market sentiment is positive, and n-butanol analysts predict that in the short term, n-butanol prices in China will mainly adjust at a relatively high level. Specific developments will still require close attention to changes in supply and demand dynamics.