Domestic sorbitol production increased month-on-month in March 2026. According to data from sample companies monitored by Zhuochuang Information, total sorbitol production this month is estimated at approximately 71,000 tons, an increase of 4,000 tons month-on-month. Major companies maintained normal operating rates during the month, with some experiencing only moderate recovery after the holiday, and others operating at low capacity due to raw material supply issues. VC-grade sorbitol sold faster than daily chemical-grade sorbitol during the month, and some companies continued to maintain a higher production rate for VC-grade than daily chemical-grade.
The overall operating rate of sorbitol producers increased slightly month-on-month in March. According to data monitored by Zhuochuang Information, the operating rate of sorbitol in March was 38.21%, an increase of 2.16 percentage points month-on-month. Some producers saw faster sales of VC-grade sorbitol than daily chemical-grade, and some companies continued to maintain a higher production rate for VC-grade than daily chemical-grade. Some companies have maintenance plans in April, and the industry's operating rate may decline.
Source: Zhuo Chuang Information
Note: Operating rate: Monthly data, up to the last calendar day of the month.
Sorbitol operating rate calculation method: The ratio of sorbitol production to effective capacity. Sampling method: Full sample sampling, sample size 9, sample coverage 100%. Sample size by province: Shandong 5, Hebei 2, Jiangsu 1, Guangdong 1.