The current spot price of 2-ethylhexanol is in the high range of a 1-year cycle. Since mid-September, the main producers in Shandong have continuously reduced their quotations. The difference indicator shows that 2-ethylhexanol is in a clear downward trend. With the current high prices, there is limited room for further increases. The main driving factor for the recent price decline is the weak demand for downstream plasticizer products such as DOP and DBP.
Note: The latest available data used for this analysis is up to September 20, 2026. It is recommended to refer to real-time data.
I. Table of Finite Differences
| Difference Type | Value as of 2026.09.20 | Value as of 2026.09.19 | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Difference (D5) | -200 | -73.34 | - |
| 10-Day Difference (D10) | -43.34 | 33.34 | - |
| 20-Day Difference (D20) | 311.67 | 348.33 | - |
II. Signal State Determination
Clearly identify a downtrend signal
III. Conclusion on Trend Direction
The current price trend of 2-ethylhexanol in China is clearly declining.
Reason: The directional changes of the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day differences are all negative, consistent with the clear downward trend‑determination rule of the difference‑method.
4. Spatial Reference
Iso-octanol prices are at the fifth tier (high level) across one-year, three-month, and 60-day cycles, with limited room for further increases.
V. Price Trend Over the Past Year
VI. Recent Spot Market Dynamics in China
Since mid-September, the quotations from major 2-ethylhexanol producers in China have been continuously reduced:
September 20: Shandong Hualu Hengsheng (with an annual production capacity of 200,000 tons and normal operation) offered isooctanol at 9,600 CNY/ton, a decrease of 300 CNY/ton from the previous trading day; LUXI Chemical (with an annual production capacity of 380,000 tons and normal operation) offered isooctanol at 9,800 CNY/ton, a decrease of 100 CNY/ton; Shandong Lihuayi (with an annual production capacity of 140,000 tons and normal operation) offered isooctanol at 9,200 CNY/ton, a decrease of 200 CNY/ton.
September 18: The ex-factory price of iso-octanol from Lihuayi in Shandong, China, was 9,400 CNY/ton, a decrease of 100 CNY/ton.
September 17: Shandong Hualu Hengsheng's iso-octanol ex-factory quote was 9,900 CNY/ton, down 200 CNY/ton; LUXI Chemical's iso-octanol quote was 9,900 CNY/ton, down 100 CNY/ton; Shandong Lihuayi's iso-octanol ex-factory quote was 9,500 CNY/ton, down 100 CNY/ton.
VII. Upstream and Downstream Conditions
Upstream raw material: Propylene is currently at a one-year high, providing some support to the cost of 2-ethylhexanol, but recently there have been signs of a decline in propylene prices.
Downstream demand: The main downstream products of 2-ethylhexanol are plasticizers such as DOP and DBP. Currently, the purchasing enthusiasm of downstream customers in China is moderate, and weak demand is the primary driver of the price decline.
VIII. Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
(Source: )
