ProductSpecificationOrigin / brand April 25thApril 26thRise and fall Rise and fall% UnitIsooctanolSuperiorShandong12433.3312433.3300RMB/tonN-butanolSuperiorShandong9433.339333.33-100.00-1.06RMB/tonPASuperior 99.9%Jianmgsu8225.008225.0000RMB/tonPTASuperiorEast China6129.096196.3662.271.10RMB/tonDOPfirst classEast China11787.5011750.00-37.50-0.32RMB/tonDOTPSuperior 99.9%domestic11875.0011787.50-87.50-0.74RMB/tonDBPfirst classdomestic10133.3310000.00-133.33-1.32RMB/tonPVCSG5 domestic8890.008790.00-100.00-1.12RMB/ton On April 26, the price of plasticizer raw material phthalic anhydride was adjusted in a weak shock, the price of isooctanol was stabilized in a weak shock, the price of n-butanol fell in a shock, PTA price was adjusted in a shock, and the price of downstream PVC plastic was stabilized in a shock. Recently, the cost of plasticizer raw materials was adjusted in a shock, the downstream PVC market was stabilized in a shock, the demand for plasticizer was tempor...

Westlake Chemical Corporation last week announced that it has completed the acquisition of Boral Limited’s North American building products businesses in roofing; siding, trim and shutters; decorative stone; and windows for $2.15 billion in an all-cash transaction. “This transaction effectively doubles the size of our portfolio in the high-growth North American building products segment,” said Westlake President and Chief Executive Officer Albert Chao. “The North American building products segment, based on market analysis for new construction and remodel and repair, is expected to grow by approximately 15% during the next three years, and Boral’s high-quality architectural solutions and premium products will help us extend our leading position in the North America building products segment. We look forward to welcoming the Boral employees to the Westlake family and realizing the tremendous opportunities to grow the combined businesses.” ...