China Glyoxal Prices Dip in August 2025 as Demand Softens
Gabreilla Figueroa12-Sep-2025
Glyoxal prices in China moved lower through August 2025, pressured by subdued demand and sufficient domestic availability. Although prices for feedstock crept up, producers managed to shield conversion margins by drawing from prior stockpiles, which prevented significant upward cost push. Ample inventory levels, combined with weak offtake from downstream users, created a sellers鈥� market where competition leaned more on securing volumes rather than raising prices. With no major supply disruptions and end-user hesitation prevailing, the overall market tone in August remained soft, prompting a downward trajectory in glyoxal pricing.
Key Takeaways
Glyoxal prices in China fell in August xxxx due to poor downstream demand.
Supply was firm, due to consistent plant operation and weak exports leaving more volume within the local market.
Logistics were disrupted with some delays and shortages of trucks, but vendors made up for disruptions through storage and diversified routes.
Glyoxal demand remained weak as textile, paper, and leather sectors cut orders back to basics, while the construction sector also signalled contraction as its activity index fell.
Exports demand in Southeast Asia, and the Middle East gave little respite, with buyers choosing cheaper alternatives.
China&#xx;s Glyoxal supply base remained strong in August, supported by firm plant run rates and wholesome inventories at primary hubs. A slight increase in upstream monoethylene glycol (MEG) prices was largely offset by reliance on past stockpiles,...
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