The ICIS Isopropanol (IPA) report is published weekly in Asia and Europe and monthly in the US

  • In Asia, spot prices are quoted for NE Asia, on a FOB basis, and for SE Asia, on a CFR basis. China’s domestic ex-tank prices are also assessed.
  • Europe covers spot prices for technical grade and cosmetic and pharmaceutical grade, both on a FD NWE basis.
  • The US report includes a quote for the delivered consumer price in the domestic market. Spot ranges are for FOB export and FOB tank prices.
  • Commentary includes information on feedstock market, production issues and other influencing factors.

Methodology

Active Documents

Isopropanol Methodology Consultation 2024

Consultation

ICIS is implementing a process of rolling consultation on all of its pricing methodologies. This consultation paper is part of this formal process and covers all of the ICIS primary price points included in the isopropanol weekly publications. The consultation asks both general questions about the suitability of the ICIS pricing methodology and questions addressing […]

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Isopropanol Methodology – 3 October 2024

Methodology

This is the ICIS pricing methodology for isopropanol (IPA). ICIS quotes IPA prices in Europe, Asia-Pacific, US Gulf, and India/Middle East (contained in the Solvents India/Middle East report). ICIS continuously develops, reviews and revises its methodologies in consultation with industry participants. Previous versions of this methodology can be found under Archived Documents. For a copy of […]

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