In the US market, Pyridine prices saw a slight decline early in 2026 as production remained stable, but producers faced higher energy costs. Domestic inventories rose as exports were disrupted by a major winter storm, grounding flights, trucks, and rail movement and freezing parts of the Mississippi River, further disrupting shipments and driving up freight costs. Still, Pyridine demand remained weak across cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other segments. Hexafluoropropylene derivatives relatedly contributed 40% of revenue in cosmetics products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) in pharmaceuticals. The consumption of agrochemicals, solvents, and chemical intermediates was also stabilized. In line with a seasonal upturn in demand for agrochemicals and coatings, buyers building strategic stockholdings, units being taken off-line for maintenance, and sustained feedstock costs, Pyridine prices are forecast to increase over the second half of Q1 2026. Overall, the steadily slacker supply and stable demand balance will result in strong upward movement of prices at the beginning of 2026.
