Iso butanol markets firmed through February and into early March as upstream cost pressure and restocking activity tightened supply. Early February was subdued, with limited movement, while mid-month activity remained range-bound amid normal operating rates. Late February saw higher propylene quotations and persistent Gulf Coast logistics congestion shift sentiment, prompting suppliers to lift offers and buyers to replenish inventories. The uptrend extended into early March, reinforcing a bullish tone across spot markets and narrowing bid-ask gaps as participants priced firmer inputs and constrained logistics. Month-end behavior showed divergent demand drivers across the value chain: downstream restocking supported activity after a period of muted procurement mid-month. Market assessment indicates momentum supported by restocking and steady operations, even as upstream cost signals and logistic bottlenecks kept Iso Butanol prompt availability tight.
