January 2026 activity in the Decabromodiphenyl Ethane market traded higher as buyers chased limited import availability amid regulatory shifts and front-loaded purchases. Early month logistics improved, but mid-month regulatory updates and pre-shipment testing tightened prompt cargoes, encouraging stockpiling by U.S. compounders ahead of EPA risk-evaluation milestones. In the latter half of January, several merchant lines prioritized internal customers, extending lead times, fostering a firmer seller stance. By month-end, the import-heavy market held a bullish tone on resilient domestic demand and tighter prompt allocations.Demand strength concentrated in electrical & electronics and construction plastics, underpinned by fire-safety compliance that sustains pull-through. The E&E segment remained robust for housings and wire-and-cable jacketing, while construction plastics sustained volumes. Appliances and consumer-electronics buyers showed moderate pre-launch activity, with U.S. buyers accepting higher import offers to secure continuity.Near-term ChemAnalyst outlook signals a modest pullback ahead, with declines through late spring and a gradual recovery later in the season, contingent on supply discipline and regulatory developments.
