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Isopropanol Price Trend Analysis 2026: Price Drivers, Historical Prices, Market Insights, Latest News & Supply Demand Analysis
Written ByUdeesha Tomar
Isopropanol Price Trend Q1 2026
Isopropanol prices showed a volatile-to-firm trend in Q1 2026, with Asia reacting fastest to feedstock movements and Europe and North America firming mainly through logistics and replacement-cost pressure.
Feedstock pressure came from propylene and acetone, both of which were affected by crude-linked volatility after the Iran war disrupted chemical and shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Downstream demand from pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, personal care, coatings, electronics cleaning, and printing inks stayed need-based, limiting demand-led price spikes.
In Q1 2026, isopropanol markets strengthened as feedstock and freight risks became the main price drivers. Asia saw the sharpest volatility because propylene and acetone costs moved higher after Middle East tensions affected crude-linked chemical markets, while downstream buyers remained cautious at higher levels. Europe also turned firmer as chemical buyers delayed decisions after March 2 and import costs rose due to slower shipping activity and higher route risk. North America stayed comparatively balanced because local chemical supply was stronger, but trade sentiment still tightened as transactions from Asia and the Middle East to the Americas slowed. The wider petrochemical disruption mattered because affected Middle East facilities represented 32.0% of the region’s olefin supply, keeping propylene-related markets cautious. US Gulf Coast logistics helped limit shortage risk, with chemical container exports rising 12.0% in March and 20.0% surge capacity available.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, in the near-term, isopropanol prices may remain firm if propylene, acetone, and freight risks continue.
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About Isopropanol
Isopropanol, also known as isopropyl alcohol, is a clear, colorless liquid with a strong odor and a variety of industrial applications. It is widely used as a solvent in numerous industries, including pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and manufacturing processes. Isopropanol is valued for its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances and for its effectiveness as a cleaning agent in electronics and medical devices. It also serves as an intermediate in chemical synthesis and as an antifreeze or deicing agent in certain applications.
Isopropanol Product Detail
Hs Code
29051220
Chemical Formula
C3H8O
Cas Number
67-63-0
Molecular Weight
60.095 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Solvent, Cleaning Agent, Intermediate in Chemical Synthesis, Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Cosmetics and Personal Care Product Ingredient, Antifreeze Agent
Synonyms
Propan-2-ol
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Royal Dutch Shell plc, The Dow Chemical Company, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Sasol Limited, Chang Chun Group
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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
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Isopropanol Production Process
- Isopropanol Production by the hydration of propylene.
The production begins with the hydration of propylene, which is carried out in the presence of an acid catalyst. The reaction is performed at low temperatures and high pressure, which results in an exothermic reaction to generate isopropanol as the end product.
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