Diisopropylamine

Bis(isopropyl)amine Market Intelligence Report (July 8, 2026)

I. Price Trends
1. Stable Benchmark Price
- According to ChemNet data, the benchmark price of bis(isopropyl)amine on July 7, 2026, stood at RMB 23,000 per metric ton, unchanged from the beginning of the month, and continues to trade within the annual low-price range (minimum: RMB 22,900/ton; maximum: RMB 25,216.67/ton).
- From June 24 to July 7, the price remained unchanged for 15 consecutive days, indicating short-term supply-demand equilibrium in the market.

2. Regional Price Divergence
- Shandong Province:
Shandong Zhihengda Import & Export Co., Ltd.: RMB 12,400/ton (purity 99.9%, 140 kg/drum, galvanized drum), valid for 3 days.
Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd.: RMB 12,400/ton (same specification).
Shandong Yihe Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.: RMB 14,000/ton (purity 99.5%).
- Zhejiang Province:
Ait (Zhejiang) Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd.: RMB 13,000–14,000/ton (domestically produced).
Wuhan Hengjiu Chemical Co., Ltd.: RMB 12,500/ton (sourced from Zhejiang Xinhua).
- Hubei Province:
Wuhan Hengjiu Chemical Co., Ltd.: RMB 12,500/ton (sourced from Zhejiang Xinhua).

II. Market Drivers
1. Supply-Demand Balance
- Domestic production volume in 2022 was approximately 26,000 metric tons, with demand around 24,000 metric tons—indicating broadly balanced supply and demand. The current low-price environment may reflect temporary inventory pressure following recent capacity expansion.
- The low regional quotations in Shandong (RMB 12,400/ton) likely reflect localized inventory liquidation efforts, whereas the higher benchmark price (RMB 23,000/ton) may be supported by premium-end applications (e.g., pharmaceutical-grade material).

2. Cost Structure and Profitability
- Fluctuations in acetone feedstock prices may impact production costs; however, no significant cost-driven price increases have been observed recently.
- Intense price competition in Shandong is pressuring gross margins for some producers; watch for potential production cuts or subsequent price rebounds.

3. Policy and Industry Environment
- National “13th Five-Year Plan” industrial policies support the development of basic chemical raw materials; however, increasingly stringent environmental regulations may constrain capacity among small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), creating long-term advantages for industry leaders.
- Growing export demand—particularly in Southeast Asia and India—may provide incremental opportunities for domestic producers.

III. Competitive Landscape
1. Key Player Updates
- Zhejiang Jianye: Distributes branded products across Shandong and Zhejiang provinces, with monthly sales exceeding 2,000 metric tons and ample inventory.
- Shandong-based producers (e.g., Zhihengda, Hongyang Chemical): Employ aggressive low-price strategies to capture market share; purity differences (99.9% vs. 99.5%) may lead to functional segmentation across end-use applications.
- Multinational corporations (e.g., BASF, Eastman): Do not directly engage in domestic low-price competition, instead focusing on high-value, specialized markets.

2. Regional Price Disparities
- Shandong’s relatively lower prices stem from concentrated local production capacity and lower logistics costs; Zhejiang and Hubei exhibit more frequent price volatility due to variations in sourcing channels.

IV. Outlook
1. Short Term (1–3 months)
- Prices are expected to remain range-bound at low levels. Continued inventory digestion in Shandong may sustain downward pricing pressure regionally, while the benchmark price remains underpinned by premium-market demand.
- Monitor downstream procurement activity during the peak season (July–August) in sectors such as pharmaceuticals and organic synthesis for signs of demand recovery.

2. Medium Term (6–12 months)
- Should tightening environmental regulation prompt SME capacity reductions, resulting supply contraction could drive prices upward toward the annual median level (~RMB 24,058.34/ton).
- Export growth may alleviate domestic supply-demand pressures, though risks related to international trade friction warrant close attention.

3. Long Term (1–3 years)
- Industry consolidation is anticipated, with leading firms expanding profit margins through technological upgrades (e.g., high-purity product lines), further widening price differentiation.
- Emerging demand from new energy and advanced materials sectors may emerge as a new growth driver for bis(isopropyl)amine.

V. Risk Alerts
1. A sharp rise in acetone feedstock prices could compress profit margins.
2. Aggressive low-price competition in Shandong may trigger industry consolidation, potentially causing short-term supply volatility as smaller players exit the market.
3. Changes in international trade policy—including tariff adjustments—could undermine export market stability.