Industry Transformation Creates Certainty in Uncertain Times
The European chemical industry is undergoing a historic transformation. With global giants such as Dow, INEOS, Shell, and others closing or downsizing key production facilities, the region’s supply landscape is shifting dramatically. By the end of 2027, Europe is expected to lose approximately 4.6 million tons/year of ethylene capacity, directly reshaping the downstream solvent market. Among these, n-Heptane is facing a structural supply shortage, even as demand remains resilient.
Market Restructuring and the Emerging Supply Gap
Recent plant closures highlight this dramatic shift:
Dow will shut down its ethylene cracker in Böhlen, Germany (510,000 t/y capacity) by 2027 INEOS permanently closed its phenol and acetone facilities in Gladbeck, Germany Westlake Chemical ceased operations at its Pernis, Netherlands site (150,000 t/y BPA) Celanese shut down its VAM plant in Frankfurt, Germany
These moves have pushed Europe’s chemical capacity utilization rate down to 74%, the lowest in decades. The resulting contraction in local supply capabilities has amplified the shortage of critical solvents, including n-Heptane, across pharmaceutical, coatings, adhesive, and rubber industries.
Junyuan Petroleum Group’s Advantage: Compliance + Reliability
Amid this uncertainty, Junyuan Petroleum Group provides a stable and fully compliant n-Heptane supply to European customers, backed by REACH registration and stringent quality standards.
Key Advantages:
Full REACH Compliance – Seamless market access for European clients. Stable Production Base – China-based facilities unaffected by Europe’s energy crisis. Cost Competitiveness – Significant advantage vs. European producers (EU natural gas prices are 3.3x higher than the U.S.). High Purity Guarantee – n-Heptane purity reaching 99.9%, meeting the demands of high-end applications.
Core Applications:
Pharmaceuticals – extraction solvent, crystallization medium Coatings & Inks – thinner and cleaning agent Adhesives – reaction medium and diluent Rubber Processing – solvent and extraction agent
Partnership Opportunities: Building Resilient Supply Chains
We offer European partners flexible collaboration models to ensure long-term stability and performance:
Sample Supply & Technical Dossiers – including full REACH documentation Flexible Delivery Solutions – from trial orders to long-term supply contracts Technical Support – tailored application guidance and customized solutions
Conclusion: Turning Market Disruption into Growth
The restructuring of Europe’s chemical industry is creating new opportunities in the n-Heptane supply chain. With REACH-certified, high-purity, and cost-effective products, Junyuan Petroleum Group is ready to support European customers in building reliable, sustainable, and future-ready supply networks.
Contact us today to request product details, technical documents, or samples, and secure your competitive advantage in this evolving market.