For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Butyl Triglycol Prices in APAC
- In China, the Butyl Triglycol Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by easing feedstock costs. The price of Butyl Triglycol was assessed at 1480 USD/MT CFR in Asia in December 2025.
- Butyl Triglycol production costs decreased in Q4 2025 as propylene and naphtha feedstock prices softened.
- Weak consumer purchasing power, reflected by 0.8% CPI YoY in December 2025, dampened Butyl Triglycol demand.
- Industrial demand for Butyl Triglycol showed strength in December 2025, supported by 5.2% YoY industrial production growth.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating increased industrial activity for Butyl Triglycol.
- Ample propylene inventories in early November 2025 contributed to a well-supplied Butyl Triglycol market.
- China's overall economic expansion moderated in Q4 2025, impacting general market sentiment for Butyl Triglycol.
- Butyl Triglycol price forecast suggests continued pressure from persistent chemical industry overcapacity in 2025.
Why did the price of Butyl Triglycol change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Propylene and naphtha feedstock costs eased in Q4 2025, reducing Butyl Triglycol production expenses.
- Weak producer prices, indicated by a -1.9% PPI YoY in December 2025, pressured Butyl Triglycol selling prices.
- Ample propylene inventories in early November 2025 contributed to a well-supplied Butyl Triglycol market.
Butyl Triglycol Prices in North America
- In United States, Butyl Triglycol prices rose in Q4 2025, influenced by increased production costs and robust industrial demand.
- Butyl Triglycol production costs increased, with CPI rising 2.7% in December 2025 and PPI up 3.0% in November.
- Demand for Butyl Triglycol was supported by a 2.0% year-over-year increase in industrial production in December 2025.
- Consumer spending, with retail sales up 3.3% in November 2025, boosted Butyl Triglycol end-use markets.
- Henry Hub natural gas spot prices were notably lifted in Q4 2025, increasing Butyl Triglycol energy and feedstock costs.
- The U.S. solvents market experienced a slight expansion in 2025, contributing to a positive Butyl Triglycol demand outlook.
- Rising light vehicle sales and slightly rebounding housing starts in 2025 supported Butyl Triglycol demand in coatings.
- Consumer confidence at 89.1 in December 2025 supported discretionary spending, indirectly aiding Butyl Triglycol demand.
Why did the price of Butyl Triglycol change in December 2025 in North America?
- Butyl Triglycol production costs increased due to a 2.7% CPI rise in December 2025.
- Henry Hub natural gas spot prices were lifted in Q4 2025, raising energy inputs.
- A 3.0% PPI increase in November 2025 indicated higher producer input costs.
Butyl Triglycol Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Butyl Triglycol Price Index remained stable in Q4 2025, influenced by mixed macroeconomic trends.
- Butyl Triglycol production costs declined in December 2025, as the Producer Price Index fell 2.5% year-on-year.
- Butyl Triglycol demand was subdued in Q4 2025, with the Manufacturing Index contracting in December 2025.
- Consumer confidence in Germany was significantly negative at -17.5 in December 2025, dampening end-use demand.
- Industrial production in Germany expanded 0.8% in October 2025, providing some support for Butyl Triglycol demand.
- Global oil supply fell in November 2025, narrowing the Q4 2025 surplus, impacting Butyl Triglycol feedstock costs.
- Europe's naphtha market rebalanced in November 2025, influencing Butyl Triglycol feedstock availability and pricing.
- German exports remained at a six-month high in October 2025, driven by dynamic EU demand for various products.
Why did the price of Butyl Triglycol change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer Price Index declined 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, reducing manufacturing input costs.
- Consumer confidence was significantly negative at -17.5 in December 2025, dampening Butyl Triglycol demand.
- Global oil supply fell in November 2025, narrowing the Q4 2025 surplus, impacting feedstock prices.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Butyl Triglycol Prices in APAC
- In China, the Butyl Triglycol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by easing feedstock costs and weak producer prices.
- Butyl Triglycol production costs eased in Q3 2025 as n-Butanol feedstock prices moderately declined.
- Manufacturing activity contracted in September 2025, despite industrial production growing 6.5% year-on-year.
- Consumer demand for Butyl Triglycol was dampened by a -0.3% CPI and 5.2% unemployment rate in September 2025.
- Butyl Triglycol demand outlook is mixed, with strengthening automotive sales offsetting real estate investment contraction.
- Domestic n-Butanol inventories experienced mild oversupply in Q3 2025, indicating ample feedstock availability.
- China's chemical overcapacity continued to exert downward pressure on Butyl Triglycol prices throughout Q3 2025.
- Retail sales grew 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting consumer-facing Butyl Triglycol applications.
Why did the price of Butyl Triglycol change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Producer prices fell 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting weak industrial demand.
- n-Butanol feedstock costs eased moderately in Q3 2025, reducing Butyl Triglycol production expenses.
- Contracting manufacturing activity and chemical overcapacity pressured Butyl Triglycol prices downward in Q3 2025.
Butyl Triglycol Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Butyl Triglycol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by lower producer prices (-1.7%) in September 2025.
- Butyl Triglycol production costs edged higher in Q3 2025, driven by elevated natural gas and electricity tariffs.
- Butyl Triglycol demand outlook was bearish as industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity and impacting Butyl Triglycol demand.
- Automotive sector production rebounded sharply in September 2025, providing a positive signal for Butyl Triglycol demand.
- European n-butanol supply remained ample in Q3 2025, maintained by sustained high run-rates and robust terminal stocks.
- Germany's exports declined in Q3 2025, while retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025.
- The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% and unemployment remained 6.3% in September 2025, indicating mixed consumer sentiment.
Why did the price of Butyl Triglycol change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, driven by lower energy costs for industrial products.
- Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing overall Butyl Triglycol demand in manufacturing.
- Ample n-butanol supply in Q3 2025, with weak industrial output, pressured Butyl Triglycol prices.
Butyl Triglycol Prices in North America
- In United States, the Butyl Triglycol Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by mixed macroeconomic signals.
- Butyl Triglycol production costs were pressured by a 2.6% year-over-year PPI increase in August 2025, indicating rising input costs.
- Demand for Butyl Triglycol was supported by a 5.42% year-over-year rise in retail sales in September 2025, boosting consumer goods.
- The Butyl Triglycol demand outlook faced headwinds from a marginal 0.1% year-over-year industrial production increase in September 2025.
- Ethylene oxide demand, a key precursor, was constrained in Q3 2025 due to uncertain automotive industry demand.
- Residential construction spending surged in August 2025, positively impacting Butyl Triglycol demand in coatings applications.
- Stable Henry Hub natural gas spot prices in Q3 2025 helped moderate Butyl Triglycol energy and feedstock costs.
- A 4.3% unemployment rate in September 2025 supported overall economic activity and Butyl Triglycol end-use demand.
Why did the price of Butyl Triglycol change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, indicated by a 2.6% year-over-year PPI increase in August 2025, pressured Butyl Triglycol prices.
- Robust retail sales, up 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supported Butyl Triglycol demand in consumer sectors.
- Stable natural gas prices in Q3 2025 and rising global oil inventories helped to temper Butyl Triglycol production costs.
