For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Cyclohexene Oxide Prices in North America
- In United States, the Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream costs.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0 percent.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide Demand Outlook weakened in March 2026 because consumer prices climbed 3.3 percent.
- During March 2026, the Manufacturing Index expanded while industrial production grew 0.7 percent, supporting chemical consumption.
- Retail sales grew 4.0 percent and unemployment reached 4.3 percent in March 2026, maintaining workforce capacity.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide Price Forecast indicated upward momentum in March 2026 despite consumer confidence reaching 91.8 index.
- Benzene feedstock costs experienced a volatile upward trajectory in Q1 2026, elevating chemical intermediate manufacturing expenses.
- Domestic epoxy resin demand weakened in January 2026, even as multifamily housing starts surged significantly.
- United States benzene export volumes plummeted in February 2026, while domestic epoxy resin inventories remained oversupplied.
Why did the price of Cyclohexene Oxide change in March 2026 in North America?
- Global crude oil benchmarks surged in March 2026 following major Middle Eastern geopolitical supply disruptions.
- Benzene feedstock costs experienced a volatile upward trajectory throughout Q1 2026, increasing chemical production expenses.
- Producer prices increased 4.0 percent in March 2026, directly elevating chemical intermediate manufacturing operational expenses.
Cyclohexene Oxide Prices in APAC
- In China, the Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream naphtha costs.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose by 0.5 percent.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide Demand Outlook strengthened during March 2026, supported by a 5.7 percent industrial production growth.
- Consumer prices grew 1.0 percent in March 2026, maintaining stable downstream pharmaceutical demand for Cyclohexene Oxide derivatives.
- Sluggish retail sales at 1.7 percent and a 91.6 consumer confidence index in February 2026 limited Cyclohexene Oxide consumption.
- An increased 5.4 percent unemployment rate in March 2026 dampened Cyclohexene Oxide consumption in automotive coating applications.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving higher procurement of Cyclohexene Oxide for industrial specialty polymers.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide Price Forecast remained elevated throughout Q1 2026 due to intensified energy costs for hydrogen peroxide.
Why did the price of Cyclohexene Oxide change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Upstream benzene feedstock costs for Cyclohexene Oxide production strengthened in March 2026 alongside surging naphtha expenses.
- Energy and logistics costs associated with hydrogen peroxide feedstock production fluctuated significantly during March 2026.
- Industrial demand for Cyclohexene Oxide derivatives across the petrochemical value chain strengthened in January 2026.
Cyclohexene Oxide Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by underlying demand weakness.
- A 2.7% CPI increase in March 2026 raised utility expenses, impacting the Cyclohexene Oxide Production Cost Trend.
- The -0.2% PPI decline in March 2026 indicated easing upstream raw material costs for Cyclohexene Oxide production.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving higher factory orders and improving Cyclohexene Oxide Demand Outlook.
- Stagnant 0.0% industrial production in February 2026 limited volume growth for industrial-grade epoxy resins utilizing Cyclohexene Oxide.
- Modest 0.7% retail sales growth and 4.2% unemployment in February 2026 supported baseline Cyclohexene Oxide consumer demand.
- Deeply negative consumer confidence at -24.7 in March 2026 weakened Cyclohexene Oxide demand in discretionary automotive sectors.
- Benzene feedstock costs surged in February 2026 before weakening in March 2026, shaping the Cyclohexene Oxide Price Forecast.
- Plunging global naphtha supplies forced petrochemical plants to curb Cyclohexene Oxide precursor production during March 2026.
Why did the price of Cyclohexene Oxide change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Underlying demand weakness dominated the European petrochemical market in March 2026, depressing Cyclohexene Oxide prices.
- German natural gas and electricity prices plummeted in February 2026, lowering Cyclohexene Oxide production costs.
- Industrial demand remained pressured by automotive sector restructuring during January 2026, reducing Cyclohexene Oxide consumption.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Cyclohexene Oxide Prices in North America
- In United States, Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index rose in Q4 2025, influenced by 3.0% PPI increase in November 2025.
- Production costs for Cyclohexene Oxide increased, with CPI rising 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025.
- Demand for Cyclohexene Oxide remained uneven in Q4 2025, despite 2.0% industrial production increase in December 2025.
- Chemical producers lowered operating rates in Q4 2025 to reduce inventories, reflecting market adjustments.
- Crude oil prices declined or remained flat throughout Q4 2025, stabilizing energy feedstock costs.
- Retail sales increased 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, indirectly supporting end-use product demand.
- Manufacturing output slightly declined in Q4 2025, contributing to subdued demand for industrial chemicals.
- Trade and tariff volatility injected unpredictability into chemical market trade flows during Q4 2025.
Why did the price of Cyclohexene Oxide change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, evidenced by 2.7% CPI increase in December 2025, pressured Cyclohexene Oxide prices.
- Industrial production increased 2.0% in December 2025, supporting demand for Cyclohexene Oxide.
- Chemical producers lowered operating rates in Q4 2025 to manage inventories, influencing market stability.
Cyclohexene Oxide Prices in APAC
- In China, the Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by subdued downstream demand.
- Cyclohexene Oxide production costs decreased in Q4 2025, as benzene feedstock costs in Asia significantly declined.
- Weak consumer demand, with retail sales growing 0.9% year-over-year in December 2025, impacted demand.
- Industrial production in China rose by 5.2% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting industrial consumption.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in manufacturing activity.
- A mounting supply overhang pressured benzene inventories in China during Q4 2025, contributing to market weakness.
- The Producer Price Index fell by 1.9% year-over-year in December 2025, signaling weak industrial demand.
- Consumer Price Index at 0.8% year-over-year in December 2025 indicated weak consumer demand.
- Europe-origin benzene cargoes arrived in Asia between November and December 2025, increasing regional supply.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide price forecast suggests continued pressure due to persistent oversupply and subdued demand.
- The assessed price of Cyclohexene Oxide for Q4 was 4059 USD/MT.
Why did the price of Cyclohexene Oxide change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Subdued downstream demand and economic slowdown in China pressured prices in Q4 2025.
- Benzene feedstock costs significantly declined in Q4 2025, reducing production expenses.
- Persistent oversupply and incoming trade flows contributed to price declines.
Cyclohexene Oxide Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing activity in December 2025.
- Cyclohexene Oxide production costs faced upward pressure from significantly elevated European industrial gas prices in Q4 2025.
- Producer prices for industrial products declined by 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, impacting Cyclohexene Oxide profitability.
- Cyclohexene Oxide demand outlook remained subdued in Q4 2025, despite a modest 1.8% CPI increase in December 2025.
- Industrial production showed a modest 0.8% year-over-year increase in October 2025, offering limited demand support.
- Consumer confidence at -17.5 and a 6.2% unemployment rate in December 2025 dampened overall Cyclohexene Oxide demand.
- Retail sales increased by 1.1% year-over-year in November 2025, providing slight underlying consumer demand for related products.
- Intensified competitive pressure from foreign imports impacted Germany's chemical industry in October 2025.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index is forecast to remain stable to declining, reflecting weak industrial signals in Q4 2025.
Why did the price of Cyclohexene Oxide change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Contracting manufacturing activity in December 2025 reduced industrial demand.
- Producer prices for industrial goods declined 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, impacting pricing.
- Elevated European industrial gas prices in Q4 2025 increased Cyclohexene Oxide production costs.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Cyclohexene Oxide Prices in North America
- In United States, the Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by appreciating feedstock and elevated input prices.
- Production costs for Cyclohexene Oxide increased in Q3 2025 due to modest appreciation in naphtha and benzene feedstock costs.
- Demand outlook was mixed; automotive strengthened, but industrial production was near-stagnant in September 2025.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide Price Forecast suggests upward cost pressure, though market oversupply may temper increases.
- US industrial production grew only 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating subdued demand.
- Retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting demand for consumer goods.
- Rising Producer Price Index (2.6% in August 2025) and Consumer Price Index (3% in September 2025) contributed to higher operational costs.
- Benzene inventories were rebuilt in Q3 2025; crude oil inventories remained near five-year lows.
Why did the price of Cyclohexene Oxide change in September 2025 in North America?
- Naphtha and benzene feedstock costs appreciated, increasing Cyclohexene Oxide production costs in Q3 2025.
- Rising Producer Price Index (2.6% in August 2025) and Consumer Price Index (3% in September 2025) elevated overall operational expenses.
- Persistent oversupply and weak industrial production moderated potential Cyclohexene Oxide price increases.
Cyclohexene Oxide Prices in APAC
- In China, the Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand.
- Cyclohexene Oxide production costs decreased in Q3 2025 due to dipping benzene feedstock costs in September 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, indicating reduced new orders for Cyclohexene Oxide consuming sectors.
- Industrial production expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, offering some underlying support for chemical demand.
- Consumer confidence remained pessimistic at 89.6 in September 2025, indirectly dampening demand for Cyclohexene Oxide end-products.
- Automotive sector demand strengthened in Q3 2025, with vehicle sales volumes increasing significantly.
- Chemical industry overcapacity persisted in China during Q3 2025, depressing utilization rates and impacting prices.
- The Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index faced downward pressure from a 2.3% Producer Price Index decline year-on-year in September 2025.
- Retail sales increased 3% year-on-year in September 2025, providing slight indirect support for Cyclohexene Oxide demand.
Why did the price of Cyclohexene Oxide change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Weak industrial demand, evidenced by a contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025, pressured Cyclohexene Oxide prices.
- Falling producer prices, with Producer Price Index down 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, contributed to the decline.
- Chemical industry overcapacity in China during Q3 2025 depressed utilization rates, impacting Cyclohexene Oxide pricing.
Cyclohexene Oxide Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Cyclohexene Oxide Price Index fell in Q3 2025, driven by lower producer prices and contracting industrial activity.
- Production costs for Cyclohexene Oxide decreased in Q3 2025, influenced by a 1.7% year-on-year fall in September producer prices.
- Benzene feedstock prices softened in Q3 2025, yet firm naphtha and energy margins exerted upward pressure on production costs.
- Cyclohexene Oxide demand outlook was bearish as Germany's industrial production declined 1% year-on-year in September 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, indicating weak overall demand for industrial chemicals like Cyclohexene Oxide.
- Retail sales rose 0.2% year-on-year in September 2025, offering mild bullish support for consumer-facing Cyclohexene Oxide end-markets.
- European natural gas prices moderated year-on-year in Q3 2025, supported by ample LNG supply, easing energy costs for producers.
- Automotive sector output surged in September 2025, providing a positive signal for Cyclohexene Oxide demand in that segment.
Why did the price of Cyclohexene Oxide change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Lower producer prices, down 1.7% year-on-year in September 2025, reduced Cyclohexene Oxide production costs.
- Germany's industrial production declined 1% year-on-year in September 2025, reducing overall demand for Cyclohexene Oxide.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 indicated weaker industrial activity, contributing to bearish Cyclohexene Oxide prices.
