1,2-Dichloroethane

1,2-Dichloroethane: Recent Market Dynamics Report

I. Market Price Dynamics

| Date | Province/Region | Manufacturer/Brand | Specification | Price (CNY/ton) |
|------------|------------|-------------------|------------|----------------|
| 2026-04-22 | Hubei | Wuhan Hengjiu Chemical Co., Ltd. | Premium Grade | 3,600.00 |
| 2026-04-22 | Shandong | Qingdao Chengxin Hongfeng Chemical Co., Ltd. | Purity 99.9% | 2,730.00 |
| 2026-04-20 | Shanghai | Shanghai Denuo Chemical Co., Ltd. | Purity 99.9% | 2,950.00 |
| 2026-04-23 | Hubei | Wuhan Hengjiu Chemical Co., Ltd. | Premium Grade | 2,730.00 |
| 2026-04-23 | Shandong | Qingdao Chengxin Hongfeng Chemical Co., Ltd. | Purity 99.9% | 1,680.00 |
| 2026-04-23 | Shanghai | Shanghai Denuo Chemical Co., Ltd. | Purity 99.9% | 2,950.00 |
| 2026-04-16 | Hubei | Wuhan Hengjiu Chemical Co., Ltd. | Premium Grade | 3,600.00 |
| 2026-04-16 | Shandong | Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd. | Purity 99.9% | 2,730.00 |
| 2026-04-04 | Shandong | Jinan Qichuang New Materials Co., Ltd. | Purity 99.9% | 2,860.00 |

II. Market Supply and Demand Analysis

1. Supply Situation:
- China’s 1,2-dichloroethane production capacity ranks among the world’s highest; however, industrial concentration remains relatively low, resulting in intense market competition.
- Newly constructed ethylene plants and their associated 1,2-dichloroethane facilities are being commissioned progressively. National total capacity is projected to exceed 6.2 million tons/year in 2026. The timing of new supply additions closely aligns with downstream expansion in PVC and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) production, maintaining a tight supply-demand equilibrium across the industry.

2. Demand Situation:
- Traditional demand sectors: Steady growth continues in plastics, coatings, rubber, and related industries. Notably, the plastics sector—1,2-dichloroethane’s largest end-use segment—accounts for approximately 40% of total market demand.
- Emerging demand sectors: Surging demand for high-stability chlorinated solvents used in PVDF binders for new-energy vehicle batteries has significantly elevated consumption. Dedicated consumption in this application reached 97,000 tons in 2025 and is forecast to rise to 123,000 tons in 2026—a year-on-year growth rate of 26.8%.
- Environmental substitution demand: Stricter environmental regulations are accelerating the replacement of traditional benzene- and ketone-based solvents. Owing to its moderate boiling point and low volatile organic compound (VOC) emission factor, 1,2-dichloroethane is being increasingly adopted by leading coating manufacturers—including Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams, and AkzoNobel—in metal coil coating dilution systems. Usage in the coatings sector increased by 19.4% year-on-year in 2025.

III. Market Price Trend Analysis

- Recent prices for 1,2-dichloroethane have exhibited volatility, with significant price variations observed across regions and suppliers.
- Price fluctuations are influenced by multiple factors, including raw material costs, supply-demand dynamics, environmental policies, and competitive intensity.
- Historical data indicate month-to-month price volatility; however, the overall trend remains relatively stable.

IV. Future Market Outlook

1. Price Forecast:
- In 2026, the average price of 1,2-dichloroethane is expected to stabilize within the range of CNY 5,800–6,200 per ton. The tight supply-demand balance will constrain price volatility.
- Long-term, ongoing technological advancement and stricter environmental compliance may gradually reduce production costs, exerting modest downward pressure on prices. However, robust demand growth from emerging applications will provide solid support for price stability.

2. Supply-Demand Forecast:
- Supply side: Domestic 1,2-dichloroethane capacity will continue expanding as new facilities come online. Concurrently, industry consolidation will intensify, with large enterprises increasing market share through mergers, acquisitions, and strategic reorganization.
- Demand side: Traditional end-use segments will sustain steady growth, while emerging applications will drive accelerated demand expansion—serving as a key growth engine. Overall market demand for 1,2-dichloroethane is anticipated to maintain stable growth over the coming years.

3. Industry Trends:
- Environmental regulations will become increasingly stringent, imposing higher standards on both production and application of 1,2-dichloroethane. Enterprises will face mounting environmental compliance pressures and will need to increase investment in pollution control and green manufacturing technologies.
- Technological innovation will be pivotal to industry advancement. Companies will ramp up R&D investment to enhance product quality and production efficiency while reducing costs. Innovation will also facilitate development of high-performance, eco-friendly derivatives and specialty grades.
- Market globalization will accelerate. As domestic product quality improves and brand recognition strengthens, Chinese manufacturers will proactively expand international markets and increase export volumes.