China's 98% smelting sulfuric acid price eased over the week as spot trading weakened and recovering supply added pressure. Elevated sulfur and metal ore costs provided partial support, but the market faces further downside as lower-priced regional supplies increase competitive pressure.
Crude oil futures firmed amid firm spot demand, with both major global benchmarks edging higher in trade. Increased positioning by market participants reflected continued underlying demand support.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
| Resorcinol | China | FOB | USD 6022/MT | January 2026 |
| Resorcinol | India | CIF | USD 6131/MT | January 2026 |
| Resorcinol | USA | CIF | USD 6108/MT | January 2026 |
| Resorcinol | Brazil | CIF | USD 6088/MT | January 2026 |
| Resorcinol | Canada | CIF | USD 6108/MT | January 2026 |
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Asia
Resorcinol markets in Asia faced upward cost pressure during H1’26 as benzene values strengthened and increased production expenses. Chinese benzene prices rose significantly in January and again toward the end of the period as refinery maintenance and lower import availability tightened supply. Tire manufacturing provided support for resorcinol consumption, with China producing ~107 million MT of rubber tire casings in May, up 4.6% year over year. Tire exports also increased during January-May, supporting rubber-bonding applications. However, competitive import pressure remained a challenge, with India initiating an anti-dumping investigation covering resorcinol imports from China and Japan. The market remained firm but volatile as higher input costs were balanced by pricing pressure from international competition.
Europe
European resorcinol conditions were influenced by higher benzene costs and import dependency during H1’26. Stronger aromatic feedstock values increased cost pressure, while international benzene flows became important for regional availability. Downstream demand remained mixed, with tire and resin applications receiving selective support. Replacement tire markets showed weakness, while original-equipment demand provided some stability. Construction-related resin consumption also faced pressure as building activity remained weak, limiting demand from adhesive applications. The market remained cost-supported but constrained by uneven industrial consumption.
North America
North American resorcinol markets experienced feedstock-driven pressure after benzene values increased sharply during March. Higher aromatic costs increased production expenses, but weak tire replacement demand limited downstream price absorption. Commercial tire markets remained under pressure, reducing demand for rubber-bonding chemicals, while improving automotive production provided partial support. Manufacturing conditions showed moderate improvement later in the period, supporting industrial applications but not creating strong demand growth.
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According to Procurement Resource, resorcinol conditions are expected to remain balanced, with feedstock costs and tire-sector recovery influencing market direction across regions.
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Resorcinol prices showed a mixed-to-soft trend across H2’25, with firmer conditions in Q3 giving way to broader weakness in Q4 as upstream support weakened.
Feedstock pressure intensified in Q4, with Chinese benzene prices declining by around 4.2% from October to December amid oversupply and weaker derivative economics.
Downstream demand remained cautious as derivative margins compressed, operating rates weakened and buyers adopted conservative procurement strategies across major markets.
Asia
Resorcinol prices initially gained support from fluctuating upstream conditions in Q3, as firmer crude oil benchmarks, stronger styrene margins and temporary supply tightening encouraged renewed buying. However, the market weakened in Q4 as oversupply intensified and aromatics production margins deteriorated. Lower operating rates across styrene, phenol, acetone and caprolactam chains reduced derivative consumption and limited purchasing interest. In India, increasing feedstock availability and weaker demand from packaging, chemical synthesis and nylon-intermediate sectors further pressured market sentiment. Conservative procurement and adequate inventories kept buyers focused on minimal purchasing.
Europe
Resorcinol prices followed a fluctuating trajectory before turning softer in Q4. During Q3, firmer crude oil and healthier export margins triggered moderate restocking, although restrained demand from styrene, phenol and caprolactam producers limited the upside. Conditions weakened further in Q4 as ample feedstock availability and subdued downstream consumption increased pressure on the market. High pyrolysis gasoline and reformate deliveries supported elevated extraction rates, while disappointing polyamide 6 packaging demand and moderate caprolactam utilization restricted consumption. Elevated electricity and natural-gas costs also compressed derivative economics, while just-in-time purchasing reduced replenishment activity.
North America
Resorcinol prices initially softened amid comfortable supply and moderate demand before receiving temporary support from higher crude oil values and planned refinery turnarounds that constrained regional availability. The improvement faded in Q4 as weaker crude oil conditions reduced upstream cost support and compressed derivative margins. Demand from packaging, chemical intermediates and specialty applications remained cautious, while moderate operating rates limited consumption. Year-end restocking provided some stabilization, but buyers continued prioritizing contractual requirements over spot transactions.
Resorcinol is a white, needle-like crystal that dissolves easily in water and a variety of organic solvents. It is an essential part of tire reinforcing and rubber adhesives due to its well-known adhesive properties. Resorcinol is also utilized in the textile, pharmaceutical, hair color, and wood preservation industries for a variety of functions, including colorant, antioxidant, and wood preservative.
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Adhesives and resins, Pharmaceuticals, Hair Dyes and Cosmetics, Wood preservation, Textile industry
Kraber & Co GmbH, Alfa Aesar, Akrochem Corporation, Jiangsu Zhongdan Co Ltd, Dynes AS, Amino Chem Ltd, Sumitomo Chemicals Co Ltd
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This process of synthesis of resorcinol is a multi-step approach. The first step in the process is the dialkylation of propylene and benzene, which yields 1,3-diisopropyl benzene. The ultimate products, resorcinol, and acetone, are obtained by oxidizing the resulting product in the presence of oxygen during a Hock rearrangement reaction.
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