Global Epoxy Resin Market Diverges as US and Europe Rise While Asia Softens

In the United States, epoxy resin prices strengthened significantly during the first two weeks of April before stabilizing toward mid-month. The upward movement was largely driven by supply constraints and firm upstream cost support. Notably, epichlorohydrin prices surged by xx.xxx, sharply increasing epoxy resin production costs, while bisphenol A prices declined by x.xxx, offering only limited cost relief. Despite this mixed feedstock trend, the overall cost structure remained elevated. On the demand side, epoxy resin consumption from downstream coatings remained strong, particularly in automotive coatings, supported by improving vehicle production and refinishing activity. Construction-related applications also contributed steady, need-based demand. As a result, epoxy resin prices in the US rose by approximately x.xx during the early weeks, before stabilizing as buying momentum moderated.

Similarly, the German epoxy resin market recorded a strong upward trend, with prices rising by x.xxx during the same period....