Price trend:

According to the commodity price analysis system of SunSirs, as of December 16, 2025, the reference price of n-butanol in Shandong, China, was 5,650 RMB/ton, a decrease of 133 RMB/ton compared to December 11 (reference price of n-butanol: 5,783 RMB/ton), representing a 2.31% drop.

This week, the n-butanol market in Shandong experienced a decline after reaching a high point 

According to the commodity price analysis system of SunSirs, this week (December 13-16), the domestic n-butanol market in Shandong province showed an overall weak downward trend. During the week, some n-butanol factories in Shandong successively lowered their ex-factory prices, with reductions of approximately 100-200 RMB/ton. As of December 16th, the market price of n-butanol in Shandong province was approximately 5,450-5,800 RMB/ton.

Market Factor Analysis

In terms of demand: Entering this week, there were signs of a gradual weakening in downstream demand for n-butanol. Downstream users were mostly consuming previously purchased raw materials, and purchasing enthusiasm had waned. New orders were being placed cautiously, and inquiries were mostly at the lower end of the price range, indicating a loosening of overall demand support.

Supply side: As of December 16th, the supply of n-butanol was generally stable, and market inquiries were relatively weak. Some factories still had pre-orders, and the overall supply pressure was manageable, but the market support for n-butanol was weaker compared to the previous period.

Market Outlook:

As of December 16th, the n-butanol market in Shandong was performing weakly, with trading activity concentrated at lower price levels. According to data analysts at SunSirs, the n-butanol market in Shandong is expected to consolidate and weaken in the short term. Further developments will depend on changes in supply and demand.

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