For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price in North America
- In United States, the Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index rose in Q2 2026, driven by elevated producer inflation and robust industrial demand.
- Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production costs increased due to a 6.5% rise in PPI in May 2026 and 4.2% CPI in May 2026.
- Demand for Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride strengthened in June 2026, supported by a 1.7% rise in industrial production in May 2026.
- Automotive production strengthened in April and May 2026, boosting demand for lubricant additives containing Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride.
- Maleic Anhydride feedstock costs experienced volatility in Q2 2026, though prices softened in April and May 2026.
- Robust consumer spending, with retail sales up 6.9% in May 2026, sustained demand for packaging materials in Q2 2026.
- Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride price forecast indicates continued upward pressure from strong demand and elevated logistics costs by June 2026.
- A 4.2% unemployment rate in June 2026 supported consumer confidence, underpinning overall Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride demand.
Why did the price of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride change in June 2026 in North America?
- Producer Price Index rose 6.5% in May 2026, elevating Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production costs.
- Industrial production grew 1.7% in May 2026, strengthening Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride demand.
- Logistics and port handling costs pressured Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride prices by June 2026.
Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price in APAC
- In China, the Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by increased production costs.
- Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production costs increased in Q2 2026, influenced by a 4.1% PPI rise in June 2026.
- Maleic anhydride production costs climbed in Q2 2026 due to volatility, with supply tightening in May and June.
- Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride demand outlook was mixed, with industrial production growing 4.5% in May 2026.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in June 2026, supporting demand for industrial chemicals.
- Retail sales declined by 0.6% in May 2026, and CPI was 1.0% in June 2026, indicating subdued demand.
- Domestic automotive sales weakened in April and May 2026, despite a 5.0% unemployment rate in June 2026.
- Exports of commodity chemicals and plastics continued to rise, reaching record volumes in May 2026.
Why did the price of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production costs rose, influenced by a 4.1% PPI increase in June 2026.
- Maleic anhydride supply tightened in May and June 2026, with low inventory levels.
- Industrial activity expanded in June 2026, as the Manufacturing Index improved.
Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price in Europe
- In Germany, the Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by increased production costs.
- Production costs for Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride increased in Q2 2026, influenced by volatile crude oil and energy prices.
- Producer prices for industrial products increased by 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026, elevating manufacturing expenses.
- Germany's industrial sector showed a Contracting trend in June 2026, indicating reduced manufacturing activity and lower demand.
- Industrial production in Germany remained unchanged at 0.0% year-on-year in May 2026, limiting Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride consumption.
- Low maleic anhydride inventory levels in some plants in Q2 2026 helped balance cautious industrial demand.
- The inflation rate in Germany was +2.3% year-on-year in June 2026, impacting operational expenses for manufacturers.
- Consumer confidence in Germany was pessimistic at -14.6% in June 2026, negatively impacting Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride demand.
Why did the price of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production costs rose in Q2 2026 due to increased intermediate goods prices.
- Weakened demand across Europe in H1 2026 and a Contracting industrial sector in June 2026 pressured demand.
- Low maleic anhydride inventory levels in Q2 2026 and tense intermediate supply in May 2026 supported prices.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Prices in North America
- In United States, the Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- Rising consumer inflation at 3.3% in March 2026 directly increased maleic anhydride feedstock costs for Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride.
- The producer price index rose 4.0% in March 2026, elevating Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production costs across the supply chain.
- Retail sales grew 4.0% in March 2026, sustaining Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride demand for e-commerce paperboard and packaging materials.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% and unemployment remained 4.3% in March 2026, supporting Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride lubricant additive consumption.
- The manufacturing index expanded and consumer confidence reached 91.8 in March 2026, boosting Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride industrial applications.
- Despite surging sizing agent demand in February 2026, downstream containerboard production and export shipments plummeted throughout Q1 2026.
- Maleic anhydride feedstock availability tightened during March 2026, while downstream paper mill inventories tightened at the end of Q1 2026.
Why did the price of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride change in March 2026 in North America?
- Maleic anhydride feedstock costs surged through mid-March 2026 before stabilizing, driving Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride prices upward.
- Crude oil and upstream butane feedstock costs strengthened sharply during the first quarter of 2026.
- Elevated producer prices in March 2026 forced manufacturers to pass increased production costs to buyers.
Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Prices in APAC
- In China, the Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by tightening precursor supply.
- The Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production cost trend increased as the March 2026 Producer Price Index rose 0.5% year-over-year.
- In March 2026, retail sales grew 1.7% year-over-year and the Consumer Price Index increased 1.0% year-over-year.
- Industrial production expanded 5.7% year-over-year in March 2026, and the Manufacturing Index expanded, supporting industrial packaging demand.
- The urban unemployment rate reached 5.4% in March 2026, and February 2026 consumer confidence stood at 91.6.
- The Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride demand outlook weakened domestically as construction sector consumption declined during January 2026.
- Inventories of chemical precursors for Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride tightened in March 2026 as refineries prioritized fuel production.
- Naphtha feedstock import flows fluctuated amid international shipping disruptions during March 2026, impacting upstream availability.
- The Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride price forecast stayed elevated as export demand for shared olefin derivatives surged in March 2026.
Why did the price of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Supply of olefin feedstocks tightened as Chinese refineries reduced cracking run rates in March 2026.
- Competing olefin derivative exports surged as domestic plants captured international market share in March 2026.
- Naphtha precursor costs fluctuated as geopolitical tensions disrupted import availability in China during March 2026.
Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream naphtha costs.
- The Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as inflation reached 2.7 percent year-over-year.
- The Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Demand Outlook remained subdued in Q1 2026 despite the Manufacturing Index expanding in March.
- The Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Forecast shifted upward in March 2026 following intensified Middle East naphtha supply disruptions.
- The Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index faced upward pressure in January 2026 after a producer halted precursor output.
- Specialty packaging conversion strengthened in January 2026, while retail sales grew 0.7 percent year-over-year in February 2026.
- Downstream run rates weakened in March 2026, aligning with stagnant 0.0 percent industrial production year-over-year in February 2026.
- Producer prices declined 0.2 percent year-over-year in March 2026, though maleic anhydride precursor costs spiked before stabilizing.
Why did the price of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Upstream naphtha feedstock costs surged significantly in March 2026 amid prolonged Middle East supply disruptions.
- A major regional producer halted maleic anhydride precursor production in Moers, Germany in January 2026.
- Regional chemical output tightened in Q1 2026 as refiners prioritized fuel production over precursor availability.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index rose in Q4 2025, influenced by rising producer input costs.
- Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production costs increased, with PPI rising 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025.
- Demand for Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride saw an uptick, supported by a 2.0% year-over-year increase in industrial production in December 2025.
- N-butane feedstock costs softened towards late 2025; maleic anhydride experienced chronic oversupply throughout 2025.
- Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride demand outlook was moderately bullish, with retail sales increasing 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025.
- Consumer confidence at 89.1 in December 2025 supported spending, indirectly impacting Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride demand.
- Automotive production contracted during October-November 2025, impacting Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride demand in that sector.
- Natural gas spot prices strengthened in late November and early December 2025, affecting energy production costs.
- The Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Forecast suggests continued influence from varied feedstock costs and industrial activity.
Why did the price of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride change in December 2025 in North America?
- Producer input costs increased, with PPI rising 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025.
- Industrial production expanded 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, boosting chemical demand.
- N-butane feedstock costs softened; natural gas spot prices strengthened in late November 2025.
Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Prices in APAC
- In China, the Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by declining producer prices. The price of ASA in december recorded as 1885 USD/MT, FOB China.
- Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production costs declined in early October 2025 due to falling maleic anhydride and butane costs.
- Demand for Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride was supported by record automotive production and recovering packaging paper demand in Q4 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in industrial activity and boosting demand.
- Industrial production increased by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, driving higher consumption of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride.
- Producer prices declined by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting deflationary pressures on downstream industries.
- New maleic anhydride capacities in China in 2025 led to oversupply, impacting Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride production economics.
- Weak consumer demand, with CPI at 0.8%, retail sales at 0.9%, and unemployment at 5.1% in December 2025, limited demand.
Why did the price of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Producer prices declined by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, pressuring Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride prices.
- Maleic anhydride prices declined in early October 2025, with new capacities creating oversupply.
- Weak consumer demand, with CPI at 0.8% and retail sales at 0.9% in December 2025, limited demand.
Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride Price Index declined in Q4 2025, influenced by producer price deflation of 2.5% in December 2025.
- Production costs remained elevated throughout 2025 due to persistent high energy and raw material expenses.
- Demand faced headwinds in Q4 2025 as the Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025.
- Industrial production increased 0.8% in October 2025, offering slight support for demand outlook.
- Consumer confidence significantly deteriorated to -17.5 in December 2025, dampening demand.
- Regional supply tightened in October 2025 following plant closures driven by high energy costs.
- Chronic global oversupply of maleic anhydride, a key feedstock, throughout 2025 impacted pricing.
- Retail sales rose 1.1% in November 2025, providing a modest boost to demand.
- Moderate inflation, with CPI at 1.8% in December 2025, indicated stable consumer purchasing power.
Why did the price of Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices declined 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, pressuring Alkenyl Succinic Anhydride selling prices.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, signaling weaker industrial activity and demand.
- Chronic global oversupply of maleic anhydride throughout 2025 contributed to lower production costs.
