China ECH output rise 16.08% MoM in Jul

Source: Mysteel Aug 04, 2026 11:36

China ECH output rose 16.08% month-on-month to 116,200 tonnes in July, with capacity utilization at 44.34%, per OilChem. Improved margins from softer feedstock costs and planned glycerol-unit restarts cut maintenance losses by 20.06% month-on-month, while propylene units ran near full capacity. Firmer prices and higher operating rates are expected to lift August output to ~122,600 tonnes (~50% utilization), signaling near-term supply expansion that may weigh on pricing. Monitor glycerol-based unit restarts and feedstock cost trends for margin shifts.

According to OilChem data, China epichlorohydrin (ECH) output totaled 116,200 tonnes in July, up by 16,100 tonnes from June, representing a 16.08% month-on-month increase and a 3.71% year-on-year rise. China ECH's capacity utilization rate stood at 44.34% for the month, up by 4.87 percentage points from June but down by

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