For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Index rose by 12.17% quarter-over-quarter, driven by demand.
• The average Decabromodiphenyl Ethane price for the quarter was approximately USD 5795.67/MT under CFR terms.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Spot Price firmed as balanced inventories met sustained electronics and automotive sector purchases.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Forecast shows modest volatility driven by freight changes and seasonal restocking ahead.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Production Cost Trend remained steady; upstream bromine prices stable while freight softened marginally.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Demand Outlook is supportive given resilient automotive and electronics manufacturing, sustaining steady offtake.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Index reflected import delays, port operations and distributor inventory rebalancing in August.
• Tightened inland logistics and demurrage costs raised landed costs, prompting buyers to secure volumes earlier.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in September 2025 in North America?
• Strong downstream demand from automotive and electronics tightened offtake despite improved freight rates, import availability.
• Los Angeles port congestion and demurrage elevated landed costs and incentivized front-loading by risk-averse importers.
• Stable upstream bromine prices limited cost-push, while regulatory scrutiny introduced sourcing uncertainty and inventory adjustments.
Europe
• In Turkey, the Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Index rose by 12.53% quarter-over-quarter due to stronger imports.
• The average Decabromodiphenyl Ethane price this quarter was approximately USD 5799/MT, reflecting CFR import levels.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Spot Price stayed supported by stable Chinese CFR offers despite intermittent Derince congestion.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Forecast indicates modest fluctuations tied to seasonal freight and downstream purchasing patterns.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Production Cost Trend rose as freight surcharges and logistics increased landed import costs.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Demand Outlook remains constructive as automotive and construction growth supports forward purchasing activity.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Index gains were moderated by available bonded warehouse stocks and exporter offers.
• Derince port congestion and customs strikes constrained arrivals, prompting importers to consider alternate Turkish ports.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Steady imports from China but Derince congestion and freight surcharges increased landed costs and uncertainty.
• Strong automotive and construction activity raised procurement, tightening distributor inventories and amplifying quarter buying pressure.
• Freight volatility, customs delays and regulatory scrutiny influenced purchasing and elevated short-term production cost trends.
APAC
• In Malaysia, the Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Index rose by 12.35% quarter-over-quarter, driven by import disruptions.
• The average Decabromodiphenyl Ethane price for the quarter was approximately USD 5722.33/MT under CFR Klang terms, reflecting steady imports.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Spot Price firmed as port congestion increased landed costs and shortened available supply.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Forecast reflects modest gains, supported by construction demand and constrained China exports.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Production Cost Trend was affected by fluctuating freight rates and demurrage charges raising CFR baselines.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Demand Outlook remains steady from electronics, automotive and construction, sustaining import requirements and throughput.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Index movements tracked inventory drawdowns and improved intra-Asia container rates easing cost pressures.
• Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Index sensitivity increased due to regulatory scrutiny and potential future restrictions on halogenated retardants.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Port Klang congestion and vessel bunching elevated freight and demurrage, tightening short-term supply availability temporarily.
• Sustained construction and electronics demand absorbed imports while inventories remained moderate, supporting near-term prices, overall.
• Improved intra-Asia freight rates partially eased landed costs, offsetting some upward pressure from delayed shipments.
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.
