5-Ethylidene-2-Norbornene

Recent Market Dynamics Intelligence for Ethylidene Norbornene (ENB)

I. Market Price Dynamics

1. Hubei Kewode Chemical Co., Ltd.:
- Price Range: RMB 35/kg for orders ≥1 kg; RMB 30/kg for orders ≥25 kg; RMB 20/kg for orders ≥100 kg.
- Total Supply Capacity: 99,999,999 kg
- Shipping Address: Wuhan City, Hubei Province
- Purity: 99%
- Last Updated: July 7, 2026

2. Wuhan Karnos Technology Co., Ltd.:
- Price Range: RMB 550/kg for orders ≥1 kg; RMB 180/kg for orders ≥200 kg.
- Total Supply Capacity: 99,999 kg
- Shipping Address: Wuhan City, Hubei Province
- Last Updated: July 3, 2026

3. Hubei Rishengchang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.:
- Price: RMB 5/kg for orders ≥1 kg
- Total Supply Capacity: 1,000 kg
- Shipping Address: Wuhan City, Hubei Province
- Purity: 98%
- Last Updated: July 24, 2026

4. Suzhou Senfeida Chemical Co., Ltd.:
- Price: RMB 30,000/ton (i.e., RMB 30/kg)
- Delivery Location: Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province
- Purity: 99%
- Quotation Date: July 22, 2026

II. Market Supply-Demand Analysis

1. Supply Situation:
- Multiple enterprises in Hubei Province supply ethylidene norbornene, including Hubei Kewode Chemical Co., Ltd., Wuhan Karnos Technology Co., Ltd., and Hubei Rishengchang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., collectively ensuring ample supply.
- These enterprises possess robust production capacity sufficient to meet market demand; some maintain long-term inventory, ensuring stable and reliable supply.

2. Demand Situation:
- As the third monomer for ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) rubber, ethylidene norbornene exhibits steady demand. With continued expansion of the EPDM rubber market, demand for ENB is expected to grow accordingly.
- ENB also finds broad applications in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and plastic modification—diversifying its end-market demand.

III. Price Influencing Factors Analysis

1. Raw Material Costs:
- Primary raw materials for ENB production include basic petrochemical feedstocks such as ethylene and propylene; fluctuations in their prices directly impact ENB manufacturing costs.
- Recently, ethylene and propylene prices have remained relatively stable, exerting limited influence on ENB production costs.

2. Supply-Demand Relationship:
- Current ENB market supply is abundant while demand remains stable, resulting in a relatively balanced supply-demand equilibrium.
- Should future demand growth outpace supply growth, prices may rise; conversely, oversupply could lead to price declines.

3. Market Competition:
- Intense competition exists among Hubei-based suppliers, with price competition serving as a primary strategic tool.
- Some enterprises adopt aggressive pricing strategies to expand market share, thereby exerting downward pressure on overall market prices.

IV. Market Trend Forecast

1. Price Trend:
- In the short term, ENB market prices are likely to remain relatively stable, with only limited fluctuation driven by supply-demand dynamics and competitive pressures.
- In the longer term, sustained growth in EPDM rubber demand—and consequent increased ENB demand—may drive prices upward.

2. Demand Trend:
- Demand for ENB is projected to grow continuously, propelled by EPDM market expansion and broader adoption in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and plastic modification.
- Notably, high-purity and specialty-grade ENB products are anticipated to experience particularly strong demand growth.

3. Supply Trend:
- Hubei-based enterprises will continue delivering stable supply to meet market requirements.
- Some manufacturers may enhance competitiveness through technological upgrades and capacity expansions, further increasing total supply volume.