DBP Price in China Rises 1.3% Weekly to USD 1,544/tonne
DBP in China reached USD 1,544/tonne on 2026-10-01, a 52-week high, after gains of 14.0% over the month and 30.9% over the quarter.
DBP in China was quoted at USD 1,544/tonne as of 2026-10-01, up 1.3% from USD 1,524/tonne on 2026-09-24. The monthly change stands at +14.0% from USD 1,354/tonne on 2026-09-01, and the quarter change is +30.9% from USD 1,180/tonne on 2026-07-03. The year change is +57.0% from USD 983.44/tonne on 2025-10-01. The latest quote matches the 52-week high of USD 1,544/tonne set on 2026-09-29. The 52-week low is USD 920.98/tonne on 2025-11-20.
ChemPriceHub reported on 2026-09-30 that raw material costs for n-butanol and phthalic anhydride rose significantly in early September, providing strong upward support for DBP prices. The same source reported that several DBP production units entered maintenance shutdowns in mid-to-late September, reducing spot supply and supporting price gains.
ChemNet reported on 2026-09-28 that a nitrogen oxide leak at the BASF Caojing plant on September 23 forced a temporary shutdown of production units, tightening regional supply.
The price climb followed a period of softer quotes: 生意社 reported on 2026-09-24 that domestic DBP manufacturers lowered quotes by 100 to 300 RMB/ton between September 18 and September 23 due to weak downstream demand. Prices subsequently reached the current level of USD 1,544/tonne.