Maersk has announced the partial resumption of bookings to selected Middle East ports starting 16 March. After two weeks of suspension caused by regional instability, this controlled reopening offers a short but important opportunity for chemical importers who depend on consistent supply of hydrocarbon solvents such as n Pentane Iso Pentane n Hexane and n Heptane.

The reopening is limited in scope. Maersk is only accepting port to port shipments and only to ports that do not require transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This approach reduces exposure to the highest risk zone and allows a restricted but workable shipping channel for essential cargo.

According to Maersk, bookings are now accepted to Jeddah King Abdullah Port Aqaba Sohar and Khor Fakkan imports only. Inland services remain suspended and most cargo will move through regional transshipment hubs such as Tanjung Pelepas. Schedule fluctuations and space constraints should be expected as the situation continues to evolve.

For buyers of hydrocarbon solvents this development is significant. Only suppliers with flexible routing multiple carrier options and fully compliant DG documentation can deliver reliably under the current conditions. Many producers are facing delays or cancellations. Our supply chain remains stable and fully operational.

We continue to offer consistent export capacity for n Pentane and Iso Pentane for PU and PIR foam insulation and aerosol applications n Hexane for adhesives extraction and industrial processing n Heptane for electronics cleaning pharma intermediates and high purity uses Custom hydrocarbon blends tailored to downstream manufacturing needs

We can ship to all ports currently reopened by Maersk including Jeddah Saudi Arabia King Abdullah Port Saudi Arabia Aqaba Jordan Sohar Oman Khor Fakkan United Arab Emirates import only

Our logistics team provides DG compliant packaging updated routing options alternative carrier solutions and real time adjustments to avoid high risk zones. This ensures continuity of supply even when the regional shipping environment remains unpredictable.

With freight volatility rising and booking windows tightening many buyers are securing Pentane Hexane and Heptane shipments earlier than usual. Our production and export schedules remain stable and we can support customers who need reliable planning for the coming weeks.

If your operations in Saudi Arabia Jordan Oman or the UAE require a dependable supply of Pentane Hexane Heptane or specialty hydrocarbon solvents our team can provide updated availability and shipment planning based on the latest Maersk policies.

Contact us to secure your shipment window before the next policy change.

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Pentane, Hexane, Heptane, Isobutane, and Polysulfide Solutions for Industrial Applications

n‑Pentane (95% / 99%)

Typical Customers: Polyurethane foam manufacturers, insulation board producers, blowing‑agent blenders, adhesive factories, solvent distributors, fine chemical companies.

Isopentane (95% / 99%)

Typical Customers: PU insulation producers, refrigerator/freezer foam plants, blowing‑agent formulators, aerosol manufacturers, chemical traders.

Cyclopentane (95% / 99%)

Typical Customers: Refrigerator and freezer manufacturers, PU insulation board factories, blowing‑agent system houses, eco‑friendly refrigerant replacement companies, chemical distributors.

Pentane Blends (Cyclopentane / Isopentane)

Typical Customers: PU foam system houses, refrigerator manufacturers, insulation panel producers, blowing‑agent blending companies.

Pentane Blends (n‑Pentane / Isopentane)

Typical Customers: PU foam factories, insulation material producers, blowing‑agent traders, solvent blend suppliers.

n‑Hexane Series – Customer Applications

n‑Hexane (60% / 70% / 80% / 90%)

Typical Customers: Shoe‑glue factories, rubber product manufacturers, oil‑extraction plants, cleaning‑agent producers, adhesive factories, chemical distributors.

n‑Hexane (95% / 99%)

Typical Customers: Electronics cleaning‑agent producers, fine chemical companies, pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturers, laboratory reagent suppliers, high‑purity solvent traders, oil‑extraction companies.

Other Hydrocarbon Solvents

n‑Heptane (99%)

Typical Customers: Pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturers, electronic chemical producers, fine chemical factories, ink and coating manufacturers, laboratory reagent suppliers, high‑purity solvent traders.

Isobutane (99%)

Typical Customers: Aerosol manufacturers, blowing‑agent producers, refrigerant formulators, PU foam factories, fuel‑gas distributors.

Polysulfides & Sulfur Chemicals

Di‑tert‑Butyl Polysulfide (DTBPS)

Typical Customers: Refineries (diesel additives), lubricant additive companies, petrochemical additive traders.

Tertiary Butyl Polysulfide (TBPS)

Typical Customers: Refineries, desulfurization chemical suppliers, petrochemical additive companies, fuel‑additive traders.

Dimethyl Disulfide (DMDS)

Typical Customers: Refineries (hydrotreating sulfiding agent), steam‑cracking units, sulfiding‑agent traders, agrochemical intermediate manufacturers.

Hydrocarbon Solvents – Product & Customer Type Table

Product	Purity / Grade	Typical Customer Types
n‑Pentane	95% / 99%	PU foam manufacturers; insulation board producers; blowing‑agent blenders; adhesive factories; solvent distributors; fine chemical companies
Isopentane	95% / 99%	PU insulation producers; refrigerator/freezer foam plants; blowing‑agent formulators; aerosol manufacturers; chemical traders
Cyclopentane	95% / 99%	Refrigerator & freezer manufacturers; PU insulation board factories; blowing‑agent system houses; eco‑friendly refrigerant replacement companies; chemical distributors
Pentane Blend	Cyclopentane / Isopentane	PU foam system houses; refrigerator manufacturers; insulation panel producers; blowing‑agent blending companies
Pentane Blend	n‑Pentane / Isopentane	PU foam factories; insulation material producers; blowing‑agent traders; solvent blend suppliers
n‑Hexane	60% / 70% / 80% / 90%	Shoe‑glue factories; rubber product manufacturers; oil‑extraction plants; cleaning‑agent producers; adhesive factories; chemical distributors
n‑Hexane	95% / 99%	Electronics cleaning‑agent producers; fine chemical companies; pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturers; laboratory reagent suppliers; high‑purity solvent traders; oil‑extraction companies
n‑Heptane	99%	Pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturers; electronic chemical producers; fine chemical factories; ink & coating manufacturers; reagent suppliers; high‑purity solvent traders
Isobutane	99%	Aerosol manufacturers; blowing‑agent producers; refrigerant formulators; PU foam factories; fuel‑gas distributors
Di‑tert‑Butyl Polysulfide (DTBPS)	—	Refineries (diesel additives); lubricant additive companies; petrochemical additive traders
Tertiary Butyl Polysulfide (TBPS)	—	Refineries; desulfurization chemical suppliers; petrochemical additive companies; fuel‑additive traders
Dimethyl Disulfide (DMDS)	—	Refineries (hydrotreating sulfiding agent); steam‑cracking units; sulfiding‑agent traders; agrochemical intermediate manufacturers

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Outbound Links

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China n-Hexane (60%) Weekly Price Analysis – November 1, 2025

As of November 1, 2025, the domestic market for n-Hexane (60%) in China remained stable, showing no price fluctuation compared with the previous week.

• Average weekly price: RMB 7,975/ton ≈ USD 1,124/ton
• Lowest price: RMB 7,925/ton ≈ USD 1,116/ton
• Highest price: RMB 8,025/ton ≈ USD 1,131/ton
• Weekly change: 0%

This consistent pricing reflects a balanced market environment, with both supply and demand maintaining steady levels.

Market Overview

1. Supply Situation
   Refinery operations have remained stable, and the overall supply of n-Hexane (60%) is sufficient. Producers are operating under normal load, ensuring steady product availability.
2. Cost Factors
   Feedstock naphtha and light hydrocarbon prices showed little volatility this week. As a result, production costs for n-Hexane (60%) remained largely unchanged.
3. Downstream Demand
   Demand from adhesive, pharmaceutical extraction, and industrial solvent sectors stayed moderate. Most buyers continued to purchase on a hand-to-mouth basis without expanding inventories.
4. Market Sentiment
   Trading activity was quiet, with limited room for price negotiation. Both sellers and buyers are adopting a wait-and-see approach amid expectations of price stability.

Outlook

Looking ahead, the n-Hexane (60%) market is expected to remain stable in the short term. The absence of major changes in feedstock costs or demand suggests prices will likely hover around the current level of RMB 7,900–8,000/ton (≈ USD 1,110–1,130/ton).