US H Acid import prices climbed sharply in April 2026 as rising feedstock costs and tighter supply lifted landed costs. In April, import inquiries accelerated from textile dye houses and pigment buyers, while mid-month shipping disruptions and force majeure actions among key Chinese producers reduced available spot volumes. Late in the month, sellers implemented cautious allocations, prioritizing contractual commitments and limiting spot offerings amid higher operating expenses. Strong end-use activity, including summer stocking for pigment needs, supported buying interest despite seasonal slowdown. Demand varied across end markets but remained broadly supportive, with textile/dye sectors robust as dye houses and yarn dyers increased inquiries for H Acid used in reactive and acid dyes. Other downstream players stayed conservative. Supply dynamics, including reduced Chinese production and limited inventories, kept CFR Texas spot values elevated, signaling higher landed costs. Analysts project upside risk in near term, driven by persistent high energy and feedstock costs and restocking, though seasonal moderation may temper demand later.
