In June 2025, China’s phenol production was 444000 tons, an increase of 3000 tons from May and a month on month increase of 0.6%. In June, there were 8 phenol ketone enterprises in China that underwent parking maintenance, involving a phenol production capacity of 1.24 million tons. The phenol loss of the parking enterprises was about 80000 tons. In June, the operating rate of Chinese phenol enterprises increased by 3% month on month, reaching 79.2%.

Prediction of domestic phenol production and operating rate in July 2025: production around 490000 tons, continuing to increase month on month; In July, new production facilities were added, increasing the production capacity base, and the capacity utilization rate is expected to be around 80%. We will continue to monitor the operation status of domestic phenol ketone enterprises’ facilities.