Diisopropylamine

Diisopropylamine Market Dynamics Intelligence (July 29, 2026)

I. Price Trends
1. Benchmark Price
- As of July 28, 2026, the Echemi.com benchmark price stood at RMB 22,900 per metric ton, representing a 0.43% decline from the monthly starting price of RMB 23,000/ton. It is currently at the annual low point (annual high: RMB 25,183.33/ton; annual median: RMB 24,041.67/ton).
- From July 24 to 28, the benchmark price remained stable at RMB 22,900/ton, indicating short-term price stabilization.

2. Regional Price Disparities
- High-price Region: Suzhou Senfeida Chemical Co., Ltd. (Jiangsu Province) quoted RMB 27,500/ton on July 27 (purity: 99.5%), but adjusted downward to RMB 22,500/ton on July 28—signifying notable volatility.
- Low-price Region: Suppliers in Shandong and Zhejiang provinces offered quotations ranging between RMB 12,400–14,000/ton (purity: 99.5%–99.9%), e.g., Shandong Hongyang Chemical and Shandong Zhihengda Chemical.
- Regional Price Spread: The price gap between Jiangsu and Shandong/Zhejiang reached RMB 8,000–10,000/ton, reflecting differences in logistics costs, brand positioning, and regional supply-demand structures.

II. Supply-Demand Analysis
1. Supply Side
- Capacity Expansion: Domestic production capacity is gradually expanding. In 2022, output totaled approximately 26,000 metric tons, achieving near balance between supply and demand. Recent supply in low-price regions is abundant, whereas high-price regions (e.g., Jiangsu) are experiencing temporary supply constraints.
- Corporate Developments: Suzhou Senfeida Chemical’s volatile pricing likely stems from inventory adjustments or localized supply-demand imbalances; meanwhile, stable quotations from Shandong and Zhejiang suppliers reflect dominant mid-to-low-end market demand.

2. Demand Side
- Downstream Applications: Demand from pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis sectors continues to grow—but at a decelerating pace. Domestic demand volume reached ~24,000 metric tons in 2022, up 11.7% year-on-year; however, projected 2026 demand growth is expected to lag behind capacity expansion.
- Procurement Strategies: Downstream buyers increasingly favor cost-sensitive purchasing, resulting in sluggish transaction volumes in high-price regions and volume-driven trading in low-price regions.

III. Market Drivers
1. Cost Support
- Upstream raw materials—including propylene and ammonia—have exhibited relatively stable pricing, limiting cost-driven pressure on diisopropylamine. Nevertheless, intense competition in low-price regions continues compressing profit margins.

2. Policy & Environmental Regulations
- Stricter environmental regulations have prompted some smaller-scale producers to exit the market. Meanwhile, leading enterprises maintain stable supply through technological upgrades, thereby enhancing industry concentration.

3. Regional Competition
- Suppliers in Shandong and Zhejiang provinces dominate the mid-to-low-end segment by leveraging cost advantages. In contrast, Jiangsu-based suppliers command higher prices due to logistics and brand premiums—but face insufficient demand support.

IV. Outlook & Risk Assessment
1. Short-Term Outlook (1–3 months)
- Price Range: Benchmark price is expected to remain within RMB 22,500–23,500/ton; low-price regions (Shandong, Zhejiang) will likely continue fluctuating around RMB 12,000–14,000/ton.
- Key Drivers: Under balanced supply-demand conditions, limited impact from cost factors and regulatory policies suggests that regional price spreads may narrow gradually due to logistics optimization.

2. Medium-to-Long-Term Outlook (6–12 months)
- Overcapacity Risk: Should newly added capacity enter the market en masse, prices could decline further to RMB 21,000–22,000/ton—approaching the 2022 trough level.
- Upside Opportunity via Product Differentiation: Growing demand for high-purity grades (e.g., ≥99.9%) in premium pharmaceutical applications may support differentiated pricing strategies.

3. Risk Alerts
- Upstream Volatility: A sharp increase in propylene or ammonia prices could be passed on to downstream users.
- Regulatory Shifts: Environmental production curbs or changes in export policy may reshape the supply landscape.
- Demand Weakness: Slowing growth across downstream industries could exacerbate supply-demand imbalances.