Global and Chinese Plasticizer Market Demand and Investment Strategy Research Report, 2021–2027

Chapter 1: Industry Overview and Current Development Status of Global and Chinese Markets 1.1 Introduction to the Plasticizer Industry 1.1.1 Definition and Classification of the Plasticizer Industry 1.1.2 Characteristics of the Plasticizer Industry 1.2 Main Categories of Plasticizer Products 1.2.1 Price Trends of Different Plasticizer Types (2021–2027) 1.2.2 Low-Phthalate Plasticizers 1.2.3 High-Phthalate Plasticizers 1.2.4 Non-Phthalate Plasticizers 1.3 Analysis of Major Application Areas for Plasticizers 1.3.1 Flooring and Wall Coverings 1.3.2 Wires and Cables 1.3.3 Coated Fabrics 1.3.4 Consumer Goods 1.4 Comparative Analysis of Current Development Status in Global and Chinese Markets 1.4.1 Current Status and Future Trends in the Global Market (2021–2027) 1.4.2 Current Status and Future Trends in China’s Production (2021–2027) 1.5 Current Supply-Demand Status and Forecast for Global Plasticizers (2021–2027) 1.5.1 Global Plasticizer Capacity, Output, Capacity Utilization Rate, and Development Trends (2021–2027) 1.5.2 Global Plasticizer Output, Apparent Consumption, and Development Trends (2021–2027) 1.5.3 Global Plasticizer Output, Market Demand, and Development Trends (2021–2027) 1.6 Current Supply-Demand Status and Forecast for Chinese Plasticizers (2021–2027) 1.6.1 Capacity, Output, Capacity Utilization Rate, and Development Trends of Chinese Plasticizers (2021–2027) 1.6.2 Output, Apparent Consumption, and Development Trends of Chinese Plasticizers (2021–2027) 1.6.3 Output, Market Demand, and Development Trends of Chinese Plasticizers (2021–2027) 1.7 Policy Analysis of the Plasticizer Industry in China, Europe, the U.S., and Japan Chapter 2: Production Volume, Value, and Competitive Analysis of Key Global and Chinese Plasticizer Manufacturers 2.1 Production Volume, Value, and Market Share of Leading Global Plasticizer Manufacturers in 2020 and 2021 2.1.1 Production Volumes of Leading Global Plasticizer Manufacturers in 2020 and 2021 2.1.2 Values Generated by Leading Global Plasticizer Manufacturers in 2020 and 2021 2.1.3 Product Pricing of Leading Global Plasticizer Manufacturers in 2020 and 2021 2.2 Production Volume, Value, and Market Share of Leading Chinese Plasticizer Manufacturers in 2020 and 2021 2.2.1 Production Volumes of Leading Chinese Plasticizer Manufacturers in 2020 and 2021 2.2.2 Values Generated by Leading Chinese Plasticizer Manufacturers in 2020 and 2021 2.3 Geographic Distribution of Plasticizer Manufacturers’ Production Sites and Commercialization Dates 2.4 Analysis of Industry Concentration and Competitive Intensity 2.4.1 Industry Concentration Analysis 2.4.2 Competitive Intensity Analysis 2.5 SWOT Analysis of Leading Global Plasticizer Enterprises 2.6 SWOT Analysis of Chinese Plasticizer Enterprises Chapter 3: Analysis of Plasticizer Production Volume, Value, Market Share, Growth Rate, and Development Trends Across Major Global Regions (2021–2027) 3.1 Plasticizer Production Volume, Value, and Market Share Across Major Global Regions (2021–2027)

BASF, LyondellBasell, Dow, and over a dozen other major producers jointly raise prices—by as much as RMB 3,600! Several countries reimpose lockdowns, potentially causing logistics delays!

On August 17, 2021, BASF announced it would increase prices for selected polyols in North and South America, effective September 1, 2021, or as permitted under existing contracts. ▶ DIC: Vinyl ester resins up by RMB 2,400/ton On August 18, DIC Materials Co., Ltd.—a wholly owned subsidiary of DIC Corporation—announced that, effective September 1, 2021, it would raise prices for all unsaturated polyester resins and vinyl ester resins. Specifically, unsaturated polyester resin prices will rise by JPY 35/kg (~RMB 2,067/ton), and vinyl ester resin prices by JPY 40/kg (~RMB 2,362/ton). ▶ LyondellBasell: Four consecutive price hike notices, up to RMB 1,700/ton From August 13 to 17, LyondellBasell issued four separate notices announcing price increases for ethylene glycol series, propylene glycol series, and ethylene glycol ether series products, with the highest increase reaching USD 0.12/lb (~RMB 1,724/ton). Additionally, LyondellBasell recently notified customers that it will shut down related facilities at its plants in Tuscola, Illinois, and New Jersey, and exit the ethanol and ether businesses. ▶ Dow: Three price hike notices issued in August On August 16, Dow issued a notice raising prices for film-forming aids—including PPH (propylene glycol phenyl ether) and EPH (ethylene glycol phenyl ether)—effective September 1, with an increase of USD 0.25/lb (~RMB 3,570/ton). Dow also issued two additional price hike notices in early August: On August 11, it announced price increases for propylene glycol series products, all at USD 0.10/lb (~RMB 1,428/ton); this notice took effect on August 15. On August 9, Dow raised prices for ethylene glycol series products, with the highest increase at USD 0.08/lb (~RMB 1,142/ton); this notice takes effect on August 24. ▶ Eastman: Price hikes across 12 chemical products, exceeding RMB 2,100/ton On August 17, Eastman—a major North American chemical supplier—issued a notice raising prices for 12 key chemical raw materials—including ethylene glycol series, propylene glycol series, acetic acid series, plasticizer series, and select solvents and additives—effective September 1, with the highest increase reaching USD 0.15/lb (~RMB 2,142/ton). ▶ Indorama: Ethylene glycol series price increases On August 16, Indorama announced it would raise prices for ethylene glycol series products effective September 1: ethylene glycol prices remain unchanged; diethylene glycol prices increase by USD 0.02/lb (~RMB 286/ton); triethylene glycol prices increase by USD 0.05/lb (~RMB 714/ton). Additionally, on August 11, Indorama raised prices for its entire range of propylene glycol products across all grades, with uniform increases of USD 0.06/lb (~RMB 857/ton). Whether ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, acrylic acid, plasticizers, film-forming agents, pigments, fillers, or other additives—their price movements significantly influence the market dynamics of plastic products. II. After Six Years of Silence, Guilei Petrochemical’s Ethylene Unit Successfully Completes Commissioning! In August, Guilei Petrochemical—silent for over six years—made a triumphant return, drawing significant attention from numerous traders across South China. On August 18, the ethylene unit of the Guilei Refining & Chemical Integration Project successfully completed feedstock commissioning and produced qualified ethylene.

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Eastman Chemical Company announced price increases for several plasticizer products, including Eastman 168 and DOP, effective November 1, 2026. This adjustment reflects changes in the company's North American pricing strategy.

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