For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
• In June 2025, the Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Price Index in the United States (CFR Los Angeles) grew 0.75%, closing at USD 5,350/tonne, after reporting a staggering jump of 9.71% in May, and a surge of 6.14% in April.
• Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) change in July 2025?
Although official July figures are pending, early sentiment suggests a flat to marginally upward trend driven by container backlog spillovers from June, continued supply rebalancing, and resistance from buyers facing high demurrage costs. Pricing pressures may remain subdued unless tariff hikes materialize.
• Strong downstream demand from electronics, flame-retardant polymers, and building insulation sectors remained a steady support, despite moderate contraction in the U.S. construction sector.
• Imports from China persisted amid slightly lower freight rates (down 7% to ~USD 5,593/FEU) but faced disruption from port congestion and vessel dwell times (6–8 days) at Los Angeles.
• The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Spot Price remained volatile due to uneven booking cycles and importers' pre-tariff hedging.
• Production costs stayed elevated due to increased demurrage (averaging USD 100–200/container/day) and tighter Chinese feedstock sourcing. Some U.S. buyers considered alternate suppliers from South Korea to avoid long-term cost burdens.
• The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Demand Outlook remains positive in Q3, especially for fire-safety applications in smart devices and construction-related electrical wiring.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Price Forecast for Q3 2025 suggests stable to mildly bearish movement unless supply bottlenecks worsen or regulatory enforcement escalates sharply.
Europe (Turkey)
• The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Price Index (CFR Derince) in Turkey rose by 0.57% in June 2025 to USD 5,330/tonne, after a strong 9.73% jump in May and 6.39% growth in April.
• Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) change in July 2025?
The July price trajectory is expected to remain under pressure from rising inventory levels, mild port diversions, and increased interest in halogen-free alternatives amid EU environmental lobbying, although no steep drop is yet evident.
• Despite minor customs delays and a regional strike, logistics inefficiencies and congestion at Mediterranean hubs like Mersin and Piraeus led to rerouted shipping and freight increases (~USD 2,900–3,100/FEU).
• The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Spot Price firmed mildly on sustained orders from plastics, automotive, and cable insulation sectors, especially across Istanbul and Bursa.
• The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Production Cost Trend remained affected by Chinese port disruptions and elevated bromine input prices, even as global feedstock markets softened.
• Turkey’s Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Demand Outlook is firm in Q3, aided by public infrastructure spending, exports to the Middle East, and ongoing EV manufacturing investment.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Price Forecast for Q3 leans towards moderate stability with a possible dip if alternate ports like Ambarli help ease congestion and reduce lead times.
APAC (Malaysia)
• The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Price Index in Malaysia (CFR Port Klang) stayed flat at USD 5,250/tonne in June 2025, following a 9.83% rise in May and a 6.22% increase in April.
• Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) change in July 2025?
Initial July conditions suggest prices may hold steady or face minor corrections as shipment delays normalize, and inventory levels remain lean across major downstream hubs.
• The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Spot Price was influenced by Red Sea spillover effects, shipment bunching from China, and vessel dwell times up to 5 days at Klang.
• Supply was entirely China-dependent, with freight rates from Qingdao to Klang averaging USD 1,250–1,400/FEU. Malaysia’s transshipment flexibility helped buffer severe disruptions.
• The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Production Cost Trend remained stable, though cost absorption was visible due to delays at both origin and destination ports.
• The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Demand Outlook in Q3 remains resilient, particularly from electronics and appliance sectors in Penang and Johor, driven by ASEAN re-export activity and insulation-grade polymer production.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Price Forecast for Q3 2025 shows sideways to slightly bullish movement if regional electronics orders stay firm and trade lanes remain efficient.
FAQs – Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE)
Q1: What is the current price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) in the global market?
As of June 2025, Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Spot Prices were recorded at USD 5,350/tonne (CFR Los Angeles), USD 5,330/tonne (CFR Derince), and USD 5,250/tonne (CFR Port Klang).
Q2: Who are the top Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) producers in the United States?
While the U.S. relies heavily on imports, Albemarle Corporation and ICL Industrial Products are among the key stakeholders involved in flame retardant distribution and downstream compound development.
Q3: What factors are impacting Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) production cost trends in 2025?
Key cost drivers include bromine feedstock prices in China, freight charges, port congestion, and tariff-related import risks. Environmental compliance and rerouting expenses also affect production cost trends.
Q4: What is the demand outlook for Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) in Q3 2025?
The Decabromodiphenyl Ethane (DBDPE) Demand Outlook is stable to positive, supported by sustained use in electronics, construction, and automotive flame retardant applications, particularly in Asia and North America
