Mixed Xylene Price Trend Analysis 2026: Market Insights, Price Drivers, Supply Demand Analysis, Historical Prices & Latest News

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Asia

In Asia, the mixed xylene market started on a slower note, with demand from key downstream sectors like paints, coatings, gasoline blending, and lubricants remaining moderate. End-user consumption showed little improvement, keeping market sentiment soft. Chinese buyers, in particular, were cautious in procuring import cargoes, as concerns over demand continued to dominate the region.

Despite a temporary bottoming-out of prices, the overall buying enthusiasm stayed low. Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in parts of China and Vietnam during the period, but its impact on supply chains was minimal, further reflecting the general sluggishness in the market.

Europe

In Europe, mixed xylene prices firmed in early July due to a surprising increase in domestic demand and higher upstream costs. The planned cracker outages, especially in Germany, and a rise in natural gas prices contributed to the upward trend in the first half of the quarter. However, as the quarter progressed, the market took a downward turn due to weak buying sentiments, ample material availability, and sluggish demand from downstream sectors like paints and coatings.

The construction sector's slowdown, compounded by high interest rates and inflationary pressures, further softened demand. By September, the market sentiment remained muted, with tepid inquiries and abundant stock levels pushing prices lower. Export demand also diminished, keeping the European market on a downward trajectory.

North America

In North America, mixed xylene followed a similar trend, driven by fluctuating demand from the gasoline blending sector and the broader chemical industry. In the early part of Q3, rising feedstock costs, including crude oil and naphtha, kept prices supported. However, towards the latter part of the quarter, market players reported weaker buying interest, especially in the face of economic uncertainties. Slower industrial activities and tepid downstream demand weighed down market sentiment, and producers adjusted their operating rates to align with softer demand trends.

About Mixed Xylene

Mixed Xylene appears as a colourless, sweet-smelling liquid. It is one of the three isomers of dimethylbenzene which all together as known as xylenes. It is both insoluble in water and less dense than water.

Mixed Xylene Product Detail

Hs Code
29024200
Chemical Formula

C8H10

Cas Number
108-38-3
Molecular Weight
106.16 g/mol
Industrial Uses

Rubber Industry, Production of gasoline, Leather industry

Synonyms

1,3-Xylene, 1,3-Dimethylbenzene

Supplier Database

Merck KGaA, Honeywell International Inc., Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company Inc.

Regional Coverage

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

CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)

Supplier Database AvailabilityYes

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Mixed Xylene Production Processes

  • Production of Mixed Xylene via Adsorptive Separation

This procedure involves the adsorptive separation of a mixture of C8 aromatics in order to recover Mixed Xylene along with other xylenes, which are then further separated to produce Mixed Xylene.

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