Price trend

On June 24, the benchmark price for DOP was 8,884.17 RMB/ton, a decrease of 3.53% compared to the beginning of the month (9,209.17 RMB/ton).

On June 24, the DOP market in the Jiangsu region saw a weak decline, with quotes at 8,600 RMB/ton. The DOP market in the Shandong region also experienced a weak decline, quoted at 8,400 RMB/ton, while the market in the Zhejiang region saw a weak decline with quotes at 8,800 RMB/ton.

Market analysis 

On June 24, the market for phthalic anhydride—a raw material for DOP—saw a weak decline, while 2-ethylhexanol prices fluctuated downward. With the cost of DOP raw materials falling and production rates at DOP plants rising, downstream market conditions stabilized; demand was driven primarily by essential needs, and purchasing interest among downstream customers increased. Transaction prices were determined through negotiation, with quotes ranging from 8,300 to 8,700 yuan per tonne. Both quoted and actual transaction prices fell as bearish factors intensified and bullish support weakened, resulting in a downward trend for the DOP market.

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