Indian Diisopropyl Ether (DIPE) market showed firm trends in the first fortnight of September 2025, with prices stable and good demand supported by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and emerging eco-friendly adhesive applications. The market was supported by firm industrial consumption and government-backed pharmaceutical initiatives. Limited supply chain disruptions across the globe, like Qingdao port shipment delays and increased freight charges, increased import prices but were offset by India's stable re-export business to Japan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.
Beginning September, Indian DIPE market exhibited a position of steady demand, attributed to the strong pharmaceutical and agrochemical suppliers within the country, and overall balanced supply conditions although global supply chains remained a challenge. The demand was particularly notable for e-commerce-related pharmaceutical packaging and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) items.
In early September 2025, Indian DIPE market was marked by solid supply to the pharmaceutical and agrochemical primarily driven by packaging for e-commerce and fast-moving consumer goods. There was also growing interest in eco-friendly, low-VOC adhesives and sustainable dyeing in textiles. Re-export DIPE to Japan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia continued at a steady pace, supported by inventory levels around 30 days, contributing to an overall stable market. The supply side consisted of India relying on DIPE imports, primarily from China and Germany. Operations at domestic ports were smooth with only minor global disruptions caused by recent delays at Qingdao port and increased freight costs which raised the costs for landed goods. The government made plans to expand manufacturing of pharmaceuticals domestically and Meril Life Sciences received a major boost of $200 million in funding towards medical innovation which only aided a stable outlook on supply. Isopropanol was being challenged from a feedstock perspective.
Regulatory activity, including the U.S. FDA's new guidance on September 3, 2025, regarding expedited biosimilar approvals and enhanced transparency for cosmetic ingredient information. On September 12, DIPE demand boosted in India for pharmaceuticals and solvent-related materials. Additional regulatory initiatives related to sustainability requirements for the use of biobased adhesives and textile dyeing processes have further validated and expanded DIPE's relevance in the industrial sector.
ChemAnalyst, anticipates in the near term, Indian DIPE market to remain stable, supported by continuing strong demand from the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors, strong domestic supply chains, and continuing DIPE re-export activities. In addition, regulatory frameworks supporting biosimilars and sustainability initiatives are anticipated to continue to maintain the relevance of DIPE for more sustainable applications. Global increases in freight and import costs and potential feedstock restrictions may put upward pressures on imports.
