For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
鈥� In the USA, the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index fell by 8.23% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting oversupply and weak demand.
鈥� The average 2-Ethylhexanol price for the quarter was approximately USD 914.00/MT, reflecting subdued buying interest.
鈥� Market observations show the 2-Ethylhexanol Spot Price stayed range-bound on steady imports and distributor inventories.
鈥� Short-term 2-Ethylhexanol Price Forecast indicates modest recovery as seasonal restocking supports marginally firmer bids ahead.
鈥� Observed 2-Ethylhexanol Production Cost Trend remained muted with stable propylene feedstock and calm energy prices.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Demand Outlook is subdued as moderate offtake from plasticizers and acrylates limits upside near-term.
鈥� Inventory accumulation with steady export flows kept the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index subject to downside pressure.
鈥� Producers ran near-full rates, limiting sudden supply cuts while buyers maintained cautious, hand-to-mouth procurement approaches and exports.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexanol change in December 2025 in North America?
鈥� Sustained import arrivals and ample domestic availability relieved immediate supply tightness, suppressing upward price momentum.
鈥� Stable propylene feedstock costs minimized production cost pass-through, keeping 2-Ethylhexanol producer margins steady and unchanged.
鈥� Soft downstream ordering from plasticizer and coatings sectors, alongside year-end hand-to-mouth buying, constrained demand levels.
APAC
鈥� In Japan, the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index fell by 3.742% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting muted downstream demand conditions.
鈥� The average 2-Ethylhexanol price for the quarter was approximately USD 960.33/MT, weighted by reported volumes.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Spot Price fluctuated weekly, supported by balanced imports and high-purity premiums for specialty grades.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Price Forecast implies volatility with seasonal restocking and balanced supply limiting sharp upward movements.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Production Cost Trend remained subdued as stable propylene feedstock prices contained costs and margins.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Demand Outlook stays balanced with steady plasticizer and acrylate consumption offsetting weaker construction-related orders.
鈥� Inventories and import flows pressured the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index, leaving exporters to adjust offers cautiously.
鈥� Major producers maintained steady operating rates, supporting supply reliability while import competitiveness pressured domestic margins.
鈥� Forward demand from electronics and automotive sectors underpins short-term buying, moderating downward pressure on spot.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexanol change in December 2025 in APAC?
鈥� Ample import arrivals, steady domestic output increased supply, reducing seller leverage and pressing offers lower.
鈥� Stable propylene feedstock costs limited production cost inflation, removing upward pressure on offers and prices.
鈥� Muted downstream buying ahead of year-end inventory and seasonal slowdowns weakened spot inquiries and market momentum.
Europe
鈥� In Germany, the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index fell by 9.9% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting broadly weak downstream demand.
鈥� The average 2-Ethylhexanol price for the quarter was approximately USD 972.67/MT, supported by steady production.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Spot Price remained rangebound as German producers sustained output and exports provided price support.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Price Forecast shows modest upside risk from seasonal restocking and occasional propylene supply tightening.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Production Cost Trend eased as propylene and naphtha softened, partially offsetting utility cost pressures.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Demand Outlook remains subdued with plasticizer and acrylate buyers delaying purchases until clearer signals.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index volatility was muted by balanced inventories and efficient Rhine logistics supporting shipments.
鈥� Major German producers operated steadily, optimising yields while converters managed inventories cautiously before year-end domestically.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexanol change in December 2025 in Europe?
鈥� Abundant domestic output and steady exports maintained physical availability, preventing significant upward pressure on prices.
鈥� Softening propylene and naphtha feedstock costs eased production expenses, reducing sellers' incentive to raise prices.
鈥� Downstream muted demand and holiday procurement caution prompted sellers to concede discounts to secure orders.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
鈥� In the USA, the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index fell by 22% quarter-over-quarter, driven by oversupply pressures.
鈥� The average 2-Ethylhexanol price for the quarter was approximately USD 1405.67/MT on assessed domestic trade.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Spot Price remained soft amid imports, high inventories, limited purchasing across coatings and plasticizers.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from higher propylene and logistics expenses this quarter.
鈥� Elevated domestic operating rates and steady imports pushed the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index lower, reducing leverage.
鈥� Export weakness to Canada and Mexico and hurricane caution intensified bearish spot market pressure locally.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexanol change in September 2025 in North America?
鈥� Ample Gulf Coast supply and imports boosted inventories, reducing spot tightness and downward price pressure.
鈥� Weak downstream demand from plasticizers, paints and coatings limited procurement, prolonging inventory digestion across channels.
鈥� Rising propylene feedstock costs pressured production economics, but competitive selling and logistics prevented cost pass-through.
APAC
鈥� In Japan, the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index fell by 2.1% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting modest bearish supply pressure.
鈥� The average 2-Ethylhexanol price for the quarter was approximately USD 997.67/MT, reflecting import parity levels.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Spot Price remained range-bound as the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index signalled recovery amid balanced inventories.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Production Cost Trend remained stable due to flat propylene costs, limiting price escalation risks.
鈥� Inventory drawdowns counterbalanced import inflows, keeping the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index broadly stable during September assessment.
鈥� Domestic scheduled maintenance and regional turnarounds intermittently tightened availability, but export demand remained insufficient to lift prices.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexanol change in September 2025 in APAC?
鈥� Reduced intra-Asia freight and yen appreciation lowered import parity, enabling competitive imports that pressured domestic pricing.
鈥� Inventory liquidation by suppliers amid weak construction and plasticizer demand kept the market in bearish balance.
鈥� Stable propylene feedstock costs limited production cost inflation, preventing significant upward pressure on 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index.
Europe
鈥� In Germany, the 2-Ethylhexanol Price Index fell by 1.58% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weak demand and modest feedstock easing.
鈥� The average 2-Ethylhexanol price for the quarter was approximately USD 1079.33/MT, reflecting subdued seasonal trading.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Spot Price remained range-bound amid balanced inventories and limited spot-market participation across Germany in August and September.
鈥� 2-Ethylhexanol Production Cost Trend eased as propylene declined, relieving cost pressures and limiting producer discounting.
鈥� Price Index movements were moderated by port congestion, export competitiveness loss, and balanced domestic inventories restricting volatility.
鈥� Planned maintenance and selective curtailments at major producers supported intermittent tightness, underpinning localized upward pressure.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexanol change in September 2025 in Europe?
鈥� Sustained weak downstream demand from construction and automotive reduced offtake, creating downward pressure on September prices.
鈥� Propylene cost declines eased production costs, while port congestion and logistics frictions constrained export arbitrage opportunities.
鈥� Producers maintained curtailed run rates and liquidated inventories, balancing supply but limiting meaningful price recovery.
For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
鈥� The 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) spot price in North America declined by 7.9% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2025, reflected in a declining Price Index.
鈥� Low demand conditions from the primary construction sector and automotive sector continued to remain the prime factor for the downward pull on the prices.
鈥� Procurement activity remained as per need only basis due to lower offtakes from the paints and coating sector which kept the bearishness of the market mostly intact
鈥� Trade war from the primary importer Chinese and North American markets led to sluggish export activity as buyers from Asia pulled out from market discussions
鈥� Export conditions to the primary Mexican and Canadian markets remained low amidst a decline in weekly railcar loadings
鈥� Suppliers were heard to have been moving backlogged inventories at lower prices
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) change in July 2025 in the US?
鈥� In July 2025, the Price Index of 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) was reported to听 have declined听 as procurements sentiments dampened听 during the official start of the North Atlantic Hurricane Season
鈥� Post the 4th of July 2025听 holidays suppliers were heard听 moving inventories at lower prices听听
鈥� Uncertainty in trade conditions听 largely听 kept听 procurement from abroad low听 during the month which resulted in a downward pull to the prices
Europe
鈥� The 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) spot price in Europe declined by 10.1% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2025, reflected in a softer Price Index.
鈥� Lower production costs witnessed as indicated by drop of 14% in the prices of feedstock Propylene.听听
鈥� Low demand conditions from the primary construction sector continued to remain the prime factor for the downward pull on the prices
鈥� Export demand and conditions remained sluggish amidst the Euro appreciation, congestions witnessed across the Northwest European ports which continued to impart a bearish pressure on the prices
鈥� European originated 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) inventories faced competition from Asian and North American suppliers as Turkish buyers leaned away from higher priced European cargoes in favour of more attractively priced Asian and North American originated inventories.
鈥� Despite producers have been heard maintaining curtailed run rates to lengthen the market situation, suppliers were heard moving backlogged inventories at lower prices which maintained the bearish conditions persistent in the market.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) change in July 2025 across Europe?
鈥� In July 2025, the Price Index of 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) was reported to have decreased because of inactive market amidst the seasonal summer holidays.
鈥� Suppliers were to have been moving backlogged inventories at lower prices leading toa broadly bearish market fundamentals.
鈥� Market players have mostly expressed pessimism in the demand conditions from the construction industries and in the paints and coating sectors
APAC
鈥� The 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) Price Index in the APAC region declined by 0.9% on a quarter-over-quarter basis in Q2 2025, primarily driven by a persistently oversupplied market, especially in Japan and surrounding East Asian countries.
鈥� Material availability remained ample throughout the quarter, as the Japanese market experienced delayed cargo arrivals in April and steady inflows of Chinese-origin cargoes in May, which maintained downward pressure on the Price Index despite moderate domestic consumption.
鈥� Feedstock Propylene prices trended downward across Asia during the quarter, aided by higher PDH (Propane Dehydrogenation) plant operating rates in June, which helped reduce input costs for 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) producers and contributed to a stable-to-soft Price Index.
鈥� Demand fundamentals were mixed, with moderate support from paints and coatings applications amid intermittent construction recovery in April and May; however, a sharp decline in Japan鈥檚 housing starts in June and persistent weakness in the automotive sector curtailed any substantial upward momentum in the Price Index.
鈥� Despite temporary supply tightness due to reduced exports from China and Taiwan in June, the impact was largely offset by falling upstream costs, stable freight rates, and subdued demand, ultimately keeping the Price Index on a mildly downward trajectory across the APAC region for Q2 2025.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) change in July 2025 across APAC?
鈥� In July 2025, the Price Index of 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) was reported to have decreased as the seasonal onset of the rainy season across Asia continued to lead to weaker enquiries from听 customers
鈥� Competitively priced inventories originating from China and Southeast Asia continued to enter at competitive prices amidst expansion in capacity and lower intra-Asia freight charges听
鈥� Chinese suppliers were aggressive in offloading existing inventories听 which resulted in听 Chinese suppliers moving their cargoes at lower prices across the broader Asian market
鈥� The return of major听 producer and supplier in Taiwan namely Formosa Chemical to production during mid-July 2025 is likely to have improved supply conditions across the broader Asian market.
For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
The North American 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) market surged by 7.2% in Q1 2025, supported by gradual recovery in demand and constrained supply. In January, supply tightened due to maintenance at Nan Ya Plastics, while rising freight charges and anticipation of a potential port strike influenced pricing. Despite delays from Iso-Tank shortages, ample pre-strike inventories helped stabilize the market.听
February saw price hikes by OQ Chemicals and Perstorp amid low imports from East Asia due to ongoing outages at key plants. Export demand improved slightly, but lingering inventories kept export prices subdued. In March, resumed production at major Asian plants and a 6% freight rate drop pressured import prices. However, domestic supply remained tight due to reduced US refinery run rates, leading to firm domestic pricing. Restocking and seasonal demand recovery from downstream plasticizer sectors, particularly DOP, supported the bullish trend.听
Suppliers increasingly preferred domestic 2-EH to avoid potential tariff impacts. Overall, while imports became more affordable, domestic shortages and rising demand sustained price momentum across the quarter, positioning 2-EH as tighter than n-Butanol but more available than Iso-Butanol in the oxo-alcohol market.
贰耻谤辞辫别听
The European 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) market witnessed an 8.1% price surge in Q1 2025, driven by higher production costs, reduced operating rates, and persistent supply constraints, despite sluggish demand from downstream plasticizer and coatings sectors. In January, ample inventories from year-end destocking in Germany and Belgium exerted downward pressure on prices. Supply remained adequate but lighter than n-butanol, and logistical bottlenecks at ports like Antwerp hindered cargo movement. In February, prices rose due to a 4.3% increase in Propylene costs and multiple outages at upstream plants. Producers maintained low run rates, some near 60%鈥攚hile key manufacturers like OQ Chemicals and Perstorp Oxo-AB implemented price hikes. However, weak demand from adhesives, sealants, and construction chemicals persisted, with the construction sector in a downturn and firms reducing procurement. March saw a further 8% rise in Propylene prices, amplifying 2-EH costs. Continued supply limitations, low cracker operations, port congestion, including Red Sea disruptions, tightened availability. Demand showed slight improvement due to pre-spring restocking but overall remained weak. Suppliers were cautious, as construction and automotive sectors continued to have underwhelming performance.
APAC
The Asia-Pacific 2-Ethylhexanol (2-EH) market faced bearish conditions through Q1 2025, primarily due to weak demand from the paints, coatings, and plasticizer sectors. Despite minimal price depreciation, production outages and reduced output helped curb steeper declines. In January, limited imports and curtailed production due to maintenance at Nan Ya Plastics鈥� plant supported prices, while declining freight charges offset upward cost pressures. Propylene prices rose by 1.1%, but weak domestic consumption restrained price hikes. In February, supply remained abundant, boosted by post-Lunar New Year Chinese exports, including a 14,500 MT parcel from Tianjin. Despite price hikes by major global producers like OQ Chemicals and Perstorp, intense competition and falling freight rates (down 12%) prevented significant price increases. Additional supply disruptions due to force majeure at Nan Ya Plastics and maintenance at Hanwha Solutions tightened output but failed to shift bearish sentiment. In March, falling feedstock prices and rising PDH rates reduced production costs. Chinese suppliers cut prices further, increasing low-cost inventories. Japan鈥檚 persistent construction sector slump鈥攔eflected in declining housing starts鈥攌ept demand subdued. Overall, ample supply and weak demand sustained the bearish market outlook.
