The naphthalene market finished October 2025 with ongoing pressure, which reflects another month of weak demand and hesitant sentiment globally. The market faced continual challenges of weak consumption across construction, coatings, and plasticiser industries, although feedstock was available and production was stable. Seasonal lags, tariffs, and growing substitution to alternative additives also dampened globally trading activity and confidence. The United States and Mexico saw significant weakness stemming from sluggish construction and bad weather, while Asia remained stable due to steady production and exports. In India, modest resumption of activity following post-monsoon offered only limited respite in the growing shift toward substitutes. Overall, the naphthalene market is still suffering from oversupply and weak downstream demand, indicating a global rebound is likely still some way off. As November kicks off, observers are anticipating further challenges unless new activity returns momentum in the sluggish naphthalene market, related to infrastructure or new export demand.
