SunSirs: With Improved Supply and Demand, the N-Butanol Market Experienced an Upward Trend at the Beginning of the Month

Price trend

According to the commodity price analysis system of SunSirs, as of December 2, 2025, the reference price of n-butanol in Shandong province, China, was 5,200 RMB/ton, an increase of 50 RMB/ton compared to November 28 (reference price of n-butanol: 5,150 RMB/ton), representing a 0.97% increase.

In early December, the n-butanol market in Shandong experienced a narrow upward trend

According to the commodity price analysis system of SunSirs, in early December, the overall n-butanol market in Shandong province showed an upward trend. Some n-butanol factories and suppliers in Shandong increased their selling prices, with an increase of approximately 50 RMB/ton. The overall market negotiation focus shifted slightly upwards. As of December 2nd, the reference market price for n-butanol in Shandong province was around 5,200-5,250 RMB/ton.

Analysis of Market Factors

Supply side: Entering December, the overall supply pressure of n-butanol in Shandong had eased, the overall operating rate of n-butanol production decreased, factory inventories had fallen, and the supply side was providing stronger support for n-butanol prices.

Demand side: Downstream buyers were purchasing n-butanol at lower prices, overall inquiry activity increased, and the trading atmosphere had improved, providing some boost to the demand side.

Market Forecast:

As of December 2, the n-butanol market in Shandong was generally strong, with a positive overall trading atmosphere and optimistic sentiment among market participants. According to data analysts at SunSirs, the domestic n-butanol market in the Shandong region is expected to continue operating steadily with a slight upward trend in the short term.  However, further attention should be paid to changes in supply and demand dynamics.

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