China epichlorohydrin capacity to reach 2.905 million t/y in H2 2026

China's epichlorohydrin capacity is set to reach 2.905 million t/y by H2 2026 (OilChem), with H1 output up 5.4% YoY to 693,100 tonnes. Industry operating rates are forecast to stay 4550%, while maintenance losses rose 8.73% YoY to 53,200 t/month, tightening supply. High glycerol costs and poor cost pass-through depress glycerin-based runs, causing unplanned shutdowns. Monitor new unit stability and unexpected outages for near-term supply shocks.

According to OilChem data, China epichlorohydrin capacity is expected to expand further in the second half of 2026, as Shandong Haili Chemical Industry's propylene-based unit and Zhejiang Sanmei Chemical Industry's first-phase 50,000 t/y glycerin-based unit are both scheduled for trial runs. Total domestic capacity is projected to reach 2.905