tert-Butyl hydroperoxide

Hydrogen Peroxide tert-Butyl Alcohol Market Intelligence Report (July 29, 2026)

I. Price Trends
1. Benchmark Price
- As of July 28, 2026, the Business Society benchmark price stood at RMB 10,700 per metric ton, unchanged from the beginning of the month and at the highest level over the past year (maximum: RMB 10,700/ton; minimum: RMB 10,360/ton).
- From July 1 to July 28, 2026, the price remained stable at RMB 10,700/ton without fluctuation.

2. Regional Quotation Differences
- Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd.: Quoted RMB 10,600/ton on July 27 (75% concentration, domestic), delivery location: Shandong Province; quotation valid for 3 days.
- Shandong Yihuo Fine Chemical Co., Ltd.: Quoted RMB 10,800/ton on July 25 (75% concentration, domestic), delivery location: Shandong Province; quotation valid for 1 day.
- Regional price spread: Yihuo’s quotation is RMB 200/ton higher than Hongyang’s—likely attributable to brand premium or logistics cost differentials.

II. Supply-Demand Dynamics
1. Supply Side
- Production Capacity Distribution: Major domestic producers of hydrogen peroxide tert-butyl alcohol include Qisheng New Materials, Sanming Chemical, Tiansheng Chemical, Donglan New Materials, Wanhua Chemical, and Ningbo Nouryon Chemicals (a multinational enterprise with leading capacity).
- Raw Material Impact: Key raw material tert-butanol prices have remained stable; the premium-grade (99%) price in East China was RMB 8,000/ton on July 11, with a three-month average of RMB 7,938/ton—imposing no significant cost pressure on hydrogen peroxide tert-butyl alcohol production.
- New Capacity Release: Sinopec Qilu Branch’s Phase II project—a 200,000-ton-per-year isobutylene-based tert-butanol facility—is scheduled to commence operations in Q2 2026, adding ~32,000 tons/year of effective supply. This may alleviate spot shortages in the East China region, but has yet to exert any direct impact on the hydrogen peroxide tert-butyl alcohol market in the short term.

2. Demand Side
- Downstream Applications:
- Polymerization Reactions: Used as an initiator in the production of polymers such as polyacrylic acid and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).
- Chemical Synthesis: Participates in epoxidation and alkylation reactions, widely applied in pharmaceutical intermediates, high-end coating solvents, and agrochemical active ingredients.
- Demand Trend: Demand from the fine chemical sector remains steadily growing; surging demand from new energy materials presents significant incremental opportunities, with projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 20% over the next five years.

III. Market Drivers
1. Cost Support: Stable high prices for tert-butanol—coupled with costs of auxiliary materials such as hydrogen peroxide—provide solid floor support for hydrogen peroxide tert-butyl alcohol pricing.
2. Supply-Demand Balance: Current supply is sufficient; meanwhile, robust downstream demand from fine chemicals—alongside latent incremental demand from new energy sectors—has kept the market neither clearly oversupplied nor undersupplied.
3. Regional Competition: Pricing discrepancies among Shandong-based enterprises reflect the competitive landscape, where industry leaders maintain relatively higher prices through brand premiums and channel advantages.

IV. Outlook
1. Short-Term (1–3 Months):
- Prices are expected to remain stable, with the benchmark price fluctuating within the range of RMB 10,600–10,800/ton, primarily influenced by raw material costs and regional supply-demand dynamics.
- Close attention should be paid to the commissioning progress of Sinopec Qilu’s project; increased tert-butanol supply could indirectly lower production costs for hydrogen peroxide tert-butyl alcohol.

2. Long-Term (1–3 Years):
- Capacity Expansion: Domestic hydrogen peroxide tert-butyl alcohol capacity will continue expanding; technological maturity and abundant raw material supply will foster industry-scale development.
- Demand Upgrading: The share of high-purity products is expected to surpass 50%; surging demand from new energy materials will become the primary growth driver, supporting an upward shift in the price center.
- Price Trend: Annual compound growth rate is projected to exceed 10%, though risks of overcapacity must be monitored—should supply growth outpace demand growth, prices may face downward pressure.

V. Risk Alerts
1. Raw Material Price Volatility: Significant increases in tert-butanol or hydrogen peroxide prices could raise production costs and compress profit margins.
2. Stricter Environmental Regulations: Enhanced environmental oversight across the chemical industry may trigger temporary shutdowns or rectifications at certain facilities, disrupting short-term supply.
3. International Trade Frictions: Adjustments in import tariffs on raw materials or export restrictions may alter supply-demand dynamics; policy developments warrant close monitoring.