| Product | Category | Region | Price | Last Updated Month |
| Propionaldehyde | Chemicals | China | USD 986 USD/MT | January 2025 |
| Propionaldehyde | Chemicals | China | USD 1086 USD/MT | December 2025 |
| Propionaldehyde | Chemicals | India | USD 1195 USD/MT | January 2025 |
| Propionaldehyde | Chemicals | India | USD 1169 USD/MT | December 2025 |
| Propionaldehyde | Chemicals | Europe | USD 1297 USD/MT | January 2025 |
| Propionaldehyde | Chemicals | Europe | USD 1172 USD/MT | December 2025 |
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Asia
The Chinese Propionaldehyde market experienced notable volatility during the year, with prices initially climbing due to tight supply conditions and steady demand from downstream sectors. The prices were about 986 USD/MT in January and around 1086 USD/MT in December. The early period witnessed upward momentum supported by production constraints at key manufacturing facilities and improved consumption from propionic acid and plastics industries. However, as the year progressed into spring, prices declined significantly as production rates normalized and supply availability improved. The mid-year period brought gradual recovery as inventory levels declined and demand from trimethylolethane production strengthened. Toward the final quarter, renewed oversupply conditions and softer demand from construction-related applications created downward pressure, with buyers preferring hand-to-mouth purchasing patterns.
The Indian Propionaldehyde market displayed similar early-year strength, with prices reaching elevated levels driven by limited domestic production and import dependencies. Supply tightness during the initial months supported higher values as downstream industries, particularly pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals, maintained steady requirements. However, the subsequent period witnessed corrections as improved import availability and weaker regional demand from flavour and fragrance sectors weighed on sentiment. The middle portion of the year brought relative stability, with prices consolidating as demand from plasticizers and coating applications remained moderate. Toward year-end, the market faced renewed pressure from subdued industrial activity and cautious buying behaviour across downstream segments. The prices were about 1195 USD/MT in January and around 1169 USD/MT in December.
Europe
The European Propionaldehyde market, particularly in Germany, exhibited a declining trajectory throughout the year. The prices were about 1297 USD/MT in January and around 1172 USD/MT in December. Prices peaked during the opening period, supported by energy cost considerations and stable demand from chemical intermediates production. However, as the year advanced, persistent oversupply conditions and weakening industrial activity across automotive and construction sectors created sustained downward pressure. Downstream consumption from pharmaceutical ingredients and agricultural chemical applications remained subdued, while competitive import offers further pressured regional pricing. The market concluded the year at significantly lower levels, reflecting ongoing challenges in balancing supply with tepid demand.
North America
The North American market mirrored Chinese trends, with early-year strength driven by production limitations and steady offtake from propionic acid and plastics manufacturers. Prices subsequently declined as supply conditions improved, before recovering during mid-year on tighter availability and improved downstream demand. The final quarter witnessed renewed softness as market participants adjusted to balanced supply-demand dynamics.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, the near-term outlook suggests continued stability with slight downward bias, as adequate supply availability meets moderate downstream consumption.
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