On November 7, 2025, the price of Diisopropyl Ether (DIPE) in USA remained stable, which absorbed the 0.38% increase in the underlying feedstock Isopropyl Alcohol, which was indicative of decreased supplier pressures. Domestic production inventory was supplemented by imports that provided a stable supply foundation with tariff negotiations about tariffs likely reaching 100% on pharmaceuticals and intermediates leading to a short-term unknown. The global production growth was continued at 1.9% for 2025 due to chemical demand being higher on a weak demand in broader downcycle in the U.S in 2025 instead of inability to end-markets. A limited amount of export delays to Mexico, Japan, and Costa Rica were still related to systems problems and congestion in the Houston port, with vessels still waiting an average of 1.83 days with high yard density.
