The German N-Butanol market witnessed a modest price increase in late January xxxx, driven by a price hike from higher input costs and reduced run rates. While the availability of oxo-alcohols remained generally ample, supply constraints were reported for N-Butanol and iso-butanol, while x-EH availability remained stable.
The broader European oxo-alcohol market, including N-Butanol, continues to face sluggish conditions, with spot activity being slow as participants gradually returned after the winter holidays. xxxx ended with low demand, as businesses focused on destocking to minimize year-end inventory. Demand from key derivative markets, including plasticizers and coatings, was subdued, particularly as construction and automotive industries struggled. Sellers did not expect significant changes in market fundamentals, with no clear recovery signals on the horizon. Restocking activities remained below expectations, and market participants described the overall market as lukewarm.
Concerns over N-Butanol arose as INEOS Oxide entered...
