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Toluenediamine Price Trend Analysis 2026: Price Drivers, Supply Demand Analysis, Market Insights, Historical Prices & Latest News
Written ByUdeesha Tomar
Toluenediamine (TDA) Price Trend Q1 2025
Asia
In Q1’25, the Asian Toluenediamine (TDA) market experienced mixed price trends driven by regional production dynamics. China's strengthened domestic production capabilities, following CNOOC's Daxie expansion, created downward pressure on TDA prices across the region. Chinese producers, particularly those affiliated with Sinopec, strategically adjusted their TDA pricing to maintain market share while balancing production costs.
The increased self-sufficiency in toluene production directly impacted TDA manufacturing costs, allowing Chinese producers to offer more competitive pricing. Other Asian markets struggled with weak demand from the polyurethane sector, which remained a key consumption driver for TDA. By March, the market had achieved some stability, though at lower price levels compared to Q4 2024, as manufacturers navigated between serving domestic needs and pursuing export opportunities.
Europe
European TDA prices in Q1’25 followed a volatile path, beginning with an upward trajectory in January driven by tight supplies and increasing feedstock costs. February saw prices peak as crude oil costs rose and competition intensified from Chinese imports. The proposed EU industrial strategy aimed at reducing energy costs provided some optimism for regional TDA producers who had been operating under significant cost pressures.
Major chemical companies like BASF restructured their operations during this period, impacting the overall supply-demand balance for TDA and related products. The quarter ended with prices stabilizing but remaining elevated compared to Q4’24 levels, supported by increased intra-regional trade that partially alleviated supply constraints. European producers maintained cautious production rates given the persistent uncertainty in downstream polyurethane and construction markets.
North America
The North American TDA market navigated a challenging first quarter in 2025. The market began slowly, with limited trading activity around the Presidential Day holiday in February reflecting seasonal patterns. As the quarter progressed, significant maintenance activities across key production facilities temporarily constrained TDA supply, providing some support to prices despite modest demand.
The ongoing impact of Trump's presidency and associated tariff policies affected chemical supply chains, creating cost pressures for TDA producers reliant on imported feedstocks. By March, the market had reached a relative equilibrium, with prices stabilizing as supply constraints eased. Demand from the construction sector showed early signs of improvement, though not enough to drive significant price increases.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, TDA prices are likely to rally strong in the coming months. While regional price disparities will likely persist, recovery in construction and automotive sectors coupled with stabilizing energy costs may provide more balanced market conditions in the coming months.
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Asian
The Asian region witnessed a volatile year for TDA pricing in 2024. The first quarter showed promising upward momentum, particularly in India, driven by strong demand from agrochemicals and pharmaceuticals sectors. However, this positive trend was short-lived as oversupply issues emerged by Q2, pushing prices downward. South Korean TDA prices were particularly affected by maintenance at GS Caltex and fluctuating feedstock costs.
In China, reduced demand from end-use industries such as polyurethane manufacturing created further downward pressure. The second half of 2024 saw continued price erosion across the region, exacerbated by logistical challenges including port congestion and container repositioning issues. By Q4, the market had stabilized at lower levels with sufficient stockpiles meeting the subdued demand.
Europe
European TDA prices in 2024 demonstrated consistent decline throughout the year. Beginning with a downward trend in Q1 due to reduced fertilizer sector demand and farmer protests across the region, the negative price environment persisted into Q2 with an oversupply situation. The construction sector, particularly housing, struggled throughout the year, weakening demand for TDA in paints and coatings applications.
Rising interest rates and inflation further constrained purchasing power. By Q3, the European construction sector had fallen into a deep slump, accelerating TDA price drops. The final quarter of 2024 continued this bearish trend, with high inventories and balanced but underwhelming demand from industries such as polyurethane and other aromatics. Geopolitical uncertainties and fluctuating crude oil prices exerted additional pressure on prices.
North America
In North America, Toluenediamine (TDA) prices followed a downward trajectory throughout 2024. The first quarter started with moderate pricing, but as the year progressed, prices steadily declined due to weakening demand from the polyurethane sector. This trend was heavily influenced by the bearish performance of its feedstock toluene, which experienced significant price drops throughout the year.
Supply chain disruptions, including the Longshoremen's Association strike in Q4, further complicated market dynamics. Despite some growth in the construction industry, the broader economic slowdown dampened TDA demand, particularly in the latter half of 2024. Manufacturers responded by reducing production rates, but this was insufficient to offset the oversupply situation that persisted through year-end.
About Toluenediamine
Toluenediamine is collectively used to refer to all the ortho and para isomeric forms of toulenediamine with the same common formula. But, depending on the position of the -amino groups, the properties of the isomers change. 2,4-diaminotoluene (one of the isomeric forms) is produced by hydrogenating 2,4-dinitrotoluene using a nickel catalyst. Its reaction with the chemical compound benzene diazonium chloride gives the cationic azo dye Basic Orange 1.
Toluenediamine Product Detail
Hs Code
292151
Chemical Formula
C7H10N2
Cas Number
25376-45-8
Molecular Weight
122.17 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Organic Dyes, Hair Dyes, Rubber Industry, Chemical Substrate
Synonyms
Diaminotoluene, Methylphenylene diamine, TDA, Toluenediamine isomers, Tolylenediamine
Supplier Database
BASF SE, Cangzhou Dahua Group Co., Ltd., Covestro AG, Fujian Southeast Electrochemical Co., Ltd.
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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)
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Toluenediamine Production Processes
- Production of Toluenediamine from Toluene
In process involves hydrogenating dinitrotoluene in the presence of an acid catalyst in a continuous well-stirred tank reactor. Then the unreacted substrates are separated, giving crude toluenediamine refined via distillation.
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