Zhuochuang Information Releases: Monthly Operating Rate and Production Statistics for Sorbitol
In August, the overall operating rate of sorbitol manufacturers saw a slight month-on-month decline. Data monitored by Zhuochuang Information indicates that the operating rate for sorbitol stood at 40.52% in August, down 0.08 percentage points from the previous month; this was primarily due to temporary production cutbacks or shutdowns at manufacturers in certain regions. Some enterprises continued to prioritize the production of VC-grade sorbitol over the personal care (daily chemical) grade. Looking ahead to next month, while some companies have scheduled maintenance, others that had previously halted operations are set to resume production; consequently, the industry's overall operating rate is expected to rebound slightly.
Domestic sorbitol production in August decreased compared to the previous month. Data from Zhuochuang Information's sample enterprises shows that total sorbitol production for the month is estimated at 75,300 tonnes, a month-on-month decrease of 2,200 tonnes. While major enterprises maintained normal production levels, capacity in specific regions experienced temporary shutdowns or reductions. During the month, sales of VC-grade sorbitol outpaced those of the personal care grade, and some companies continued to produce more VC-grade sorbitol than personal care-grade sorbitol.
Source: Zhuochuang Information
Note: Operating rate refers to monthly data recorded as of the last calendar day of the month.
Calculation method for the sorbitol operating rate: The ratio of sorbitol production to effective production capacity. Sampling method: full-sample sampling (sample size of 9; 100% coverage). Sample distribution by province: Shandong (5), Hebei (2), Jiangsu (1), and Guangdong (1).