The current price of 2-ethylhexanol is showing a mild downward trend with volatility in the short term. The prices over 60-day, 3-month, and 1-year periods are all in a high range, with limited room for further increases. The high price of upstream propylene provides strong support for the cost side. Recently, major Chinese producers have been operating normally, and quotations have been continuously raised. However, the demand for downstream plasticizers such as DOP and DBP remains cautious, and there has been no significant increase in market transactions. It is recommended to pay attention to the subsequent fluctuations in raw material prices and the pace of downstream demand release.
1. Mean Difference Change Table
| Difference Type | Value as of 2026.10.18 | Value as of 2026.10.17 | Direction of Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Day Difference (D5) | 0 | 13.33 | - |
| 10-Day Difference (D10) | 130 | 173.33 | - |
| 20-Day Difference (D20) | 195.83 | 165.84 | + |
Note: The most recent data available as of October 18, 2026; real-time data is recommended.
2. Signal Status Judgment
The current combination of changes in the mean differences is (-, -, +), corresponding to a mild pullback signal (bearish bias, pullback nature).
3. Trend Direction Conclusion
The current price trend of 2-ethylhexanol is fluctuating. The reason is that the change directions of the 5-day, 10-day, and 20-day moving averages compared to the previous day are not entirely consistent, which meets the criteria for a fluctuating market. This is considered a moderately bearish correction.
4. Position Space Reference
Isobutanol prices for 60-day, 3-month, and 1-year periods in China are all at high levels, corresponding to the 5th tier out of 5 price tiers, indicating limited room for further increases.
5. Supply and Demand Reference
October 13-14, the mainstream isooctanol production enterprises in Shandong region of China raised their factory prices consecutively. Among them, the factory price of Hualu Hengsheng's isooctanol increased from 9,700 CNY/ton to 9,800 CNY/ton, a cumulative increase of 100 CNY/ton; the factory price of Lihuayi's isooctanol increased from 9,300 CNY/ton to 9,400 CNY/ton, a cumulative increase of 100 CNY/ton; on October 13, Luxi Chemical raised its price by 100 CNY/ton to 9,700 CNY/ton. Currently, all the enterprises' facilities are operating normally. The price of upstream raw material propylene is at a high level, providing strong cost support. The demand for downstream plasticizer products such as DOP and DBP is cautious, and there has not been a significant increase in volume yet.
6. Trend Chart Display
7. Risk Warning
The above analysis is for reference only and does not constitute trading advice.
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