Understanding Phenol prices
Raw materials and production
Phenol and acetone are industrial chemicals often linked through the cumene production route. They have different properties and downstream markets despite this production relationship. Processing and purity distinguish commercial grades.
Applications and consumption
Phenol enters resins and other chemical products, while acetone is used as a solvent and as an intermediate for further manufacturing. Demand is linked to plastics, coatings and industrial processing. Finished consumer products include formulation costs beyond the raw chemical price.
What affects Phenol prices?
Upstream aromatic feedstock costs, plant operating rates and downstream demand affect prices. Because production can link the two products, demand imbalance may alter their relative values. Buyers compare chemical identity, grade and delivery terms rather than treating them as equivalent materials.
How to read Phenol price today
This page follows Phenol in China. The price type is Spot assessment, with values expressed in CNY/t. Compare quotations only after matching the product specification, unit, market and publication period. Changes in the chart describe the recorded series; they do not measure every transaction in the wider market. A local purchase may include freight, processing, taxes or dealer margins. Differences in quality or delivery conditions can therefore produce a different final cost even when the reference price is unchanged.
The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
Further reading: PubChem — Phenol ↗
Frequently asked questions about Phenol
What is Phenol price today?
The latest available value is 9,412.50 CNY/t, for 10/16/2026. It represents Spot assessment. Check the displayed period and market before treating it as a quotation for a purchase today. The latest dated observation is the reference available on this page. Trading holidays or publication delays can leave the displayed date earlier than today; this is not a live tick feed.
What affects Phenol prices?
Upstream aromatic feedstock costs, plant operating rates and downstream demand affect prices. Because production can link the two products, demand imbalance may alter their relative values. Buyers compare chemical identity, grade and delivery terms rather than treating them as equivalent materials.
What is Phenol used for in everyday life and industry?
Phenol enters resins and other chemical products, while acetone is used as a solvent and as an intermediate for further manufacturing. Demand is linked to plastics, coatings and industrial processing. Finished consumer products include formulation costs beyond the raw chemical price.
Why can local Phenol prices differ from this chart?
Local offers may include delivery, processing, taxes and commercial margins. Differences in quality, product form, market and contract timing can also change the price. Compare the same specification and unit before drawing conclusions.
Where can I compare historical Phenol prices?
Use the price chart and dated history table on this page, or download the CSV. Choose a period and keep the market, product and units consistent. Missing publication dates are not filled with invented observations.