For the Quarter Ending December 2025
2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Prices in North America
- In United States, 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by weakened domestic demand.
- Production costs for 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate increased; CPI rose 2.7% in December 2025 and PPI 3.0% in November 2025.
- US chemical production growth slowed in 2025, impacting demand for 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate.
- Industrial production increased 2.0% in December 2025, yet manufacturing output weakened in Q4 2025.
- Henry Hub natural gas spot prices strengthened in Q4 2025, particularly in December, raising energy costs.
- Domestic demand from automotive and construction sectors weakened in October 2025, impacting end-use applications.
- US chemical imports and exports reached multi-year lows in 2025, reflecting lower global trade activity.
- Retail sales increased 3.3% in November 2025, unemployment was 4.4% in December 2025, and consumer confidence was 89.1.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, including a 2.7% CPI increase in December 2025, pressured 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate production.
- Weakened domestic demand from automotive and construction sectors in October 2025 reduced 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate consumption.
- Increased US natural gas inventories in Q4 2025, coupled with overcapacity, created market supply pressure.
2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Prices in APAC
- In China, the 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by easing feedstock costs and market overcapacity.
- 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate production costs declined in October 2025 as propylene feedstock costs eased.
- Overall chemical demand in China faced weakening trends throughout 2025, impacting 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate consumption.
- China's Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, following a contraction in October 2025.
- Industrial Production rose by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting demand for industrial raw materials.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand.
- Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating deflationary pressures.
- China's chemical sector experienced increasing overcapacity in 2025, intensifying competition for 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate.
- Retail Sales rose by 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating subdued consumer spending.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Propylene feedstock costs eased in October 2025, contributing to lower 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate production expenses.
- China's chemical sector experienced increasing overcapacity in 2025, intensifying market competition and price pressure.
- Weak consumer demand, with CPI at 0.8% in December 2025, impacted downstream PVC applications.
2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by declining producer prices.
- Production costs for 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate decreased in December 2025, as industrial producer prices declined by 2.5% year-over-year.
- Demand for 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate faced headwinds in December 2025, with the Manufacturing Index indicating contracting activity.
- Industrial production in Germany expanded by 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, offering modest support to chemical demand.
- Consumer confidence declined to -17.5 in December 2025, negatively impacting demand for downstream products.
- Retail sales increased by 1.1% year-over-year in November 2025, slightly boosting demand for consumer goods with PVC stabilizers.
- German exports reached a six-month high in October 2025, driven by dynamic EU demand, supporting overall market activity.
- Construction sector output increased in October 2025, providing some positive demand signals for 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate applications.
- The Consumer Price Index rose by 1.8% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating stable inflation and supporting purchasing power.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Industrial producer prices declined by 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, reducing 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate input costs.
- The Manufacturing Index indicated contracting activity in December 2025, leading to reduced industrial chemical demand.
- Consumer confidence declined to -17.5 in December 2025, dampening consumer spending and downstream product demand.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Prices in North America
- In the United States, the 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak overall chemical demand.
- 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate production costs faced upward pressure from a 3.0% CPI increase in September 2025 and a 2.6% PPI rise in August 2025.
- Weak industrial production, up only 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, dampened 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate demand outlook.
- Robust retail sales, increasing 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, provided some support for 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate demand.
- Abundant US PVC market inventories and sufficient upstream propylene levels contributed to a stable 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate supply in Q3 2025.
- Softening North American chlorine prices in Q3 2025 offered some relief to 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate production cost trends.
- US natural gas prices experienced a year-over-year uptick during Q3 2025, impacting 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate energy feedstock costs.
- Declining consumer confidence to 94.2 in September 2025 suggested potential weakness for 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate end-use demand.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate change in September 2025 in North America?
- Overall chemical industry demand remained weak in Q3 2025, contributing to a downcycle.
- Rising production costs were indicated by 3.0% CPI in September 2025 and 2.6% PPI in August 2025.
- Abundant US PVC market inventories in Q3 2025 exerted downward pressure on 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate.
2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Prices in APAC
- In China, the 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing activity.
- The 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Price Forecast suggests continued pressure from weak industrial demand and overcapacity in Q4 2025.
- 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Production Cost Trend saw upstream feedstock prices like propylene and naphtha decline in Q3 2025.
- 2-Ethylhexanol feedstock costs, initially elevated early Q3 2025 due to tightness, moved lower through August.
- 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Demand Outlook faced headwinds from a contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025.
- Industrial production expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, providing some support to demand for 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate.
- Consumer Price Index decreased 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating deflationary pressures and weak consumer demand.
- Producer Price Index declined 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, signaling reduced pricing power for producers.
- High inventory levels in related chemical markets contributed to competitive pressure on 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate prices in Q3 2025.
- Retail sales increased 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indirectly boosting demand for consumer goods using 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 reduced industrial activity, dampening 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate demand.
- Declining Producer Price Index by 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025 indicated weak industrial demand.
- Softening upstream costs for propylene and naphtha in Q3 2025 eased production cost pressures.
2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate Price Index remained stable in Q3 2025, influenced by mixed cost and demand signals.
- Production costs faced pressure from high operating costs in Germany during Q3 2025, with September CPI at 2.4%.
- Upstream Propylene costs, a key input, experienced ongoing pressures in Europe throughout Q3 2025.
- Contracting manufacturing activity in Germany during Q3 2025 impacted 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate demand.
- Industrial production in Germany declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing demand for industrial chemicals.
- Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, driven by lower energy costs, easing production expenses.
- Retail sales in Germany rose 0.2% in September 2025, slightly supporting consumer-facing 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate applications.
- German chemical export volumes outside Europe declined significantly in Q3 2025, indicating weak international trade.
Why did the price of 2-Ethylhexyl Thioglycolate change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Lower producer prices, down 1.7% in September 2025, reduced operational expenses for manufacturers.
- Contracting manufacturing activity and declining industrial production in Q3 2025 suppressed overall demand.
- High operating costs, 2.4% CPI, and stable 6.3% unemployment in September 2025 provided mixed price influences.
