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| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydrogen Peroxide | China | FOB | USD 106.73/MT | October 2026 |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | USA | FOB | USD 298.45/MT | October 2026 |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | China | FOB | USD 102.76/MT | September 2026 |
| Hydrogen Peroxide | USA | FOB | USD 294.48/MT | September 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of Hydrogen Peroxide fell from ~USD 98.38/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 88.82/MT in August, a decline of ~9.7%. India dropped about 12.5%, from ~USD 205.19/MT (FOB) to ~USD 179.61/MT, while Japan eased about 6.3%, from ~USD 131.38/MT (CIF) to ~USD 123.14/MT. Overall, the Asian market followed a downward trend through August before recovering in September. Chinese supply rose as operating rates reached 72–75% nationally in August, while about 300,000 tonnes of new capacity began shipping and other plants restarted. Demand stayed weak, as paper and textile mills were in their summer off-season and caprolactam and water treatment operations ran at low rates. By late August, prices neared production costs, making producers less willing to sell lower. Prices recovered in September on paper mill restocking and stronger iron phosphate and new-energy demand.
Europe
In Germany, hydrogen peroxide averaged approximately USD 232.38/MT (FOB) in July and fell to about USD 208.75/MT in August, a decline of ~10.2%. Overall, European prices followed a softer trend as the Nordic pulp market remained subdued, reducing bleaching chemical volumes. Producers faced significant raw material and logistics cost inflation linked to the Middle East conflict but expected to recover only part of it through price increases, while electronic-grade demand grew strongly.
North America
In the USA, the average price of hydrogen peroxide decreased from nearly USD 285.38/MT (FOB) in July to roughly USD 244.44/MT in August, down ~14.3%. Overall, North American prices followed a downward trend. Low natural gas prices kept hydrogen feedstock costs down, while weak pulp demand reduced bleaching consumption, as pulp realisations fell about 10% and a mill closure cut regional bleached pulp output.
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According to Procurement Resource, hydrogen peroxide prices may stabilise as restocking and new-energy demand support the market, though ample capacity and weak pulp demand are likely to limit any strong recovery.
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Asia
In China, the monthly average Hydrogen Peroxide price was about RMB 0.92/kg in April and ~RMB 0.91/kg in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of ~1.6%. In Japan, the monthly average Hydrogen Peroxide price was about JPY 28.60/kg in April and ~JPY 34.45/kg in the subsequent month, showing an increase of ~20.5%. Prices remained weak due to stable production rates and adequate domestic availability, while downstream pulp and textile demand stayed steady without supporting stronger procurement cycles. Meanwhile, in India, the monthly average Hydrogen Peroxide price was about INR 41.81/kg in April and approx. INR 28.05/kg in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of ~32.9%. Prices declined sharply due to weak industrial offtake from paper and chemical sectors and improved import availability from Asian suppliers, leading to excess inventory pressure.
Europe
In Europe, the average price for Hydrogen Peroxide per month was about EUR 0.35/kg in April, while in the following month, the average price was about EUR 0.20/kg, resulting in a drop of about 43.9%. The decreases in prices were due to weak demand from pulp and paper industries along with increased imports of low-cost Hydrogen Peroxide.
North America
In North America, the monthly average price for Hydrogen Peroxide was about USD 370.00/MT in April, while in the following month, the monthly average price was about USD 252.89/MT, resulting in a drop of about 31.7%. Prices declined due to an oversupply situation and weak demand from industrial bleaching and water treatment uses, while sufficient import flows continued to support demands.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, hydrogen peroxide prices are expected to remain under pressure globally, with periodic regional firmness driven mainly by supply disruptions rather than any sustained improvement in downstream demand.
In appearance, pure hydrogen peroxide is a pale blue, clear liquid, which is slightly more viscous than water. Hydrogen peroxide is known to be the simplest peroxide. It is used as a bleaching agent, an oxidizer, and an antiseptic agent. Concentrated hydrogen peroxide, or high-test peroxide, works as a reactive oxygen species that is used as a propellant in rocketry.
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Agricultural chemical (non-pesticidal), Bleaching agents, Cleaner, Oxidizing/reducing agent, Plating and surface treating agent, Solvent (for cleaning and degreasing)
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Anthraquinone is hydrogenated to the corresponding anthrahydroquinone using a palladium catalyst in this process. When the hydrogenated product is autooxidized, the hydrogen atoms transfer to oxygen, producing hydrogen peroxide and regenerating anthraquinone.
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