Market Intelligence Report on p-Chlorobenzoyl Chloride

I. Price Dynamics
- May 26, 2026: No specific quotation information for p-chlorobenzoyl chloride was obtained.
- May 22, 2026:
- Suzhou Senfeida Chemical Co., Ltd. (Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province): RMB 26,000/ton (99.9% purity), RMB 30,000/ton (≥99% purity), RMB 26,500/ton (99% purity).
- Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd. (Shandong Province): RMB 23,000/ton (99.9% purity).
- Shandong Qiangsen Chemical Co., Ltd. (Zibo City, Shandong Province): RMB 21,000/ton (99.9% purity, domestic).
- Shandong Aite Chemical Co., Ltd. (Shandong Province): RMB 23,000/ton (≥99% purity), RMB 49,000/ton (≥99% purity; suspected anomalous high price).
- Shandong Xima Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. (Zibo City, Shandong Province): RMB 20,000/ton (≥99% purity).
- May 19, 2026:
- Shandong Qiangsen Chemical Co., Ltd. (Zibo City, Shandong Province): RMB 21,000/ton (domestic).
- Suzhou Senfeida Chemical Co., Ltd. (Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province): RMB 26,500/ton (99% purity).
- Shandong Aite Chemical Co., Ltd. (Shandong Province): RMB 23,000/ton (≥99% purity).
- Shandong Xima Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. (Zibo City, Shandong Province): RMB 20,000/ton (≥99% purity).
- December 21, 2025:
- Shandong Xima Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. (Zibo City, Shandong Province): RMB 20,000/ton (≥99% purity).
- Shandong Qiangsen Chemical Co., Ltd. (Zibo City, Shandong Province): RMB 21,000/ton (99.9% purity).
- Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd. (Shandong Province): RMB 23,000/ton (99.9% purity; stable quotation reported over multiple consecutive days).

II. Market Analysis
1. Price Volatility Characteristics
- The mainstream quotation range is concentrated at RMB 20,000–23,000/ton (≥99% purity). Shandong Xima Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. consistently offers the lowest price; Shandong Qiangsen Chemical Co., Ltd. maintains a stable quotation of RMB 21,000/ton; and Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd. quotes slightly higher at RMB 23,000/ton.
- Quotations from Suzhou Senfeida Chemical Co., Ltd. show relatively high volatility (RMB 26,000–30,000/ton), possibly attributable to product specifications or brand premium.
- The anomalous high price of RMB 49,000/ton quoted by Shandong Aite Chemical Co., Ltd. requires further verification for data accuracy.

2. Regional Price Differentials
- Quotations in Jiangsu Province (Suzhou City) are generally higher than those in Shandong Province—potentially due to logistics costs, regional supply-demand dynamics, or brand positioning.
- Price differentials among enterprises within Shandong Province are relatively narrow, indicating a comparatively stable competitive landscape.

3. Supply-Demand Relationship
- Overall capacity for benzoyl chloride derivatives continues to expand; China’s total production capacity reached nearly 160,000 tons in 2024. However, as a niche specialty chemical, p-chlorobenzoyl chloride exhibits relatively low capacity concentration, with small- and medium-sized enterprises accounting for a large share.
- Demand from downstream application sectors—including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and dyes—continues to grow steadily, especially driven by development of anticancer drugs and high-efficiency pesticides. Nevertheless, the precise demand growth rate specifically for p-chlorobenzoyl chloride requires further validation.

III. Forecast and Recommendations
1. Price Trend Outlook
- Short term (1–3 months): Prices are expected to remain stable within the RMB 20,000–23,000/ton range. Low-priced supply sources from Shandong Province may exert downward pressure on market prices, while high-priced offerings from Jiangsu Province may face limited acceptance.
- Medium term (6–12 months): Should downstream demand from pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals continue to materialize, prices may rise moderately to RMB 24,000–26,000/ton. Conversely, if overcapacity intensifies, prices could face downward pressure.

2. Risk Alerts
- Monitor whether the anomalous RMB 49,000/ton quotation from Shandong Aite Chemical Co., Ltd. reflects a data error or special transaction conditions (e.g., small-batch orders or customized ultra-high-purity grades).
- Industry-wide capacity expansion may trigger price competition, potentially compressing profit margins for small- and medium-sized enterprises.

3. Procurement Recommendations
- Buyers with immediate, steady demand should prioritize low-cost suppliers such as Shandong Xima Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. or Shandong Qiangsen Chemical Co., Ltd., and consider entering into long-term contracts to secure cost advantages.
- Customers requiring higher product quality may consider Suzhou Senfeida Chemical Co., Ltd., but should engage in active negotiation to mitigate risks associated with premium pricing.