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Epichlorohydrin Price Trend and Forecast
Epichlorohydrin Price Trend and Forecast
Regional Price Overview
Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Epichlorohydrin in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).
Epichlorohydrin Price Trend for the First Half of 2023
Asia
The Asia-Pacific market declined in terms of epichlorohydrin prices as the cost of feedstock propylene declined, and demand from the textile and cosmetics sector remained weak. The market sentiments did not support the struggling prices as the market struggled from the contradicting nature of supply and demand dynamics. The prices of Epichlorohydrin averaged around 7800 RMB/MT towards the end of June’23. The ripple effects of the global economic slowdown also had a negative impact on the trend, along with low demand from downstream industries resulting in rising stockpiles of products, contributing towards the falling prices of Epichlorohydrin.
Europe
In Europe, the price trends for Epichlorohydrin were stagnant as the cost of feedstock material propene remained stable in the first half of 2023. The demand from downstream epoxy resin and related industries and well-balanced supply-demand equilibria helped stabilize the prices of Epichlorohydrin in the European region. The purchasing potential of buyers also did not witness any alterations, and steady demand from the textile and manufacturing sectors also supported the stable trajectory of epichlorohydrin prices in Europe.
North America
The import activities of Epichlorohydrin from Europe and other nations increased in the North American region, hampering the domestic prices of Epichlorohydrin in the first half of 2023. In addition, the decreased demand and weak performance of the paint and cosmetics industries in the region aided the fall in prices. During the initial months of the year, the prices were stagnant, but as the first quarter approached an end, the prices started declining majorly and continued to do so in the second quarter due to the dwindling prices of feedstock propene.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, the price trends for Epichlorohydrin are expected to follow a fluctuating trend in the upcoming months. The end-user sectors, such as paints, cosmetics, textiles, etc., are expected to remain volatile, and the weak trajectory of the global economy will affect the epichlorohydrin market negatively.
For the First Half of 2022
Asia
Epichlorohydrin (ECH) prices inclined steadily in the first quarter. With the increasing buying sentiments and high raw material prices, the manufacturers increased their quotations to maintain healthy market dynamics. The firm offtakes in the market further supported these raised prices. ECH prices averaged 2875 USD/MT towards the end of Q1.
With the resurgence of covid-19 in China leading to the shutting down of industrial output, the market inventories dwindled. Given the geopolitical interferences, the logistics and supply suffered. The inflationary pricing negatively impacted the downstream demand, unleashing fluctuating trends in the Epichlorohydrin prices.
Europe
The price trends for ECH recorded an upwards trend in the said period. The firm demand from the coatings/adhesives, plastics and textile sectors supported the high prices of ECH.
The economic and political downturn unleashed by the Russian invasion of Ukraine gave way to runaway inflation in some parts of the European region. The high-power consumption rates, soaring raw material prices, and complex logistics amid healthy downstream demand caused the ECH prices to surge throughout the said period.
North America
Due to the surging crude oil and natural gas prices, feedstock propylene prices peaked dramatically. The supply-side constraints amid labour shortages and inflated freight and transportation costs led to high prices of ECH averaging 3126-3361 USD/MT. However, the prices started to oscillate in Q2 as the demand from the downstream resin and paint manufacturers suffered.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, Epichlorohydrin prices will further decline in the coming quarter. As the supplies from Russia and OPEC+ enter the market, the upstream cost pressure will likely ease. The lowering demand from the textile and cosmetic sector will further reduce the offtakes from the market affecting the ECH prices.
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About
Epichlorohydrin is considered an epoxide in which chlorine replaces one of the methyl hydrogens. It is both an epoxide and an organochlorine chemical. Epichlorohydrin is a chlorinated cyclic ether that is volatile and combustible, transparent, colourless, and liquid. When heated to the point of disintegration, it releases hazardous vapours of hydrochloric acid and other chlorinated chemicals. Elastomers, synthetic glycerin, and epoxy resins are all made using epichlorohydrin.
Product Details
| Report Features | Details |
| Product Name | Epichlorohydrin |
| HS Code | 291030 |
| CAS Number | 106-89-8 |
| Industrial Uses | Coatings and Adhesives, Production of epoxy resins, Plastics Industry, Production of inks and dyes, Pharmaceuticals |
| Chemical Formula | C3H5CLO |
| Synonyms | 1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane |
| Molecular Weight | 92.52 g/mol |
| Supplier Database | Solvay S.A. Chemicals Company, Zachem SA, Samsung Fine Chemicals Company Limited, Dow Chemical Company, Sumitomo Chemical Company, Aditya Birla Chemicals |
| Region/Countries Covered | Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece North America: United States and Canada Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco |
| Currency | US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency) |
| Supplier Database Availability | Yes |
| Customization Scope | The report can be customized as per the requirements of the customer |
| Post-Sale Analyst Support | 360-degree analyst support after report delivery |
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Production Process
- Production of Epichlorohydrin from Propylene
Epichlorohydrin is commercially produced by high temperature chlorination of propylene to allyl chloride, followed by hypochlorous acid chlorohydration to form isomeric glycerol dichlorohydrins. The mixture is then dehydrochlorinated with alkali to produce epichlorohydrin.
Methodology
The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).
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