For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Furazolidone Prices in North America
- In United States, the Furazolidone Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by elevated producer prices.
- The Furazolidone Production Cost Trend rose as producer prices increased 4.0% in March 2026, elevating precursor expenses.
- Consumer inflation reached 3.3% in March 2026, increasing transportation and operational expenses for pharmaceutical distribution networks.
- Industrial production grew 0.7%, retail sales rose 4.0%, and the Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026.
- The Furazolidone Demand Outlook remained positive as unemployment stayed at 4.3% and consumer confidence hit 91.8 in March 2026.
- Furfural procurement costs, a primary Furazolidone feedstock, weakened during March 2026 amid stable agricultural biomass availability.
- Pharmaceutical consumption of hydrazine hydrate, a key Furazolidone precursor, strengthened significantly in January 2026.
- The Furazolidone Price Forecast reflected stability as cautious procurement limited furfural inventory buildup throughout Q1 2026.
Why did the price of Furazolidone change in March 2026 in North America?
- Producer prices rose 4.0% in March 2026, forcing manufacturers to pass on higher production costs.
- Consumer inflation hit 3.3% in March 2026, increasing transportation expenses for Furazolidone pharmaceutical distribution networks.
- Pharmaceutical demand for hydrazine hydrate precursors remained robust in January 2026, supporting upward price pressure.
Furazolidone Prices in APAC
- In China, the Furazolidone Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging agricultural feedstock costs.
- Furazolidone Production Cost Trend escalated as the Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in March 2026.
- The Furazolidone Demand Outlook strengthened in Q1 2026, supported by a 1.0% Consumer Price Index increase.
- Industrial production grew 5.7% in March 2026, ensuring abundant capacity for intermediate chemical synthesis operations.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, indicating robust industrial activity and healthy pharmaceutical operational rates.
- Retail sales grew 1.7% and unemployment reached 5.4% in March 2026, softening discretionary veterinary medicine consumption.
- During Q1 2026, corncob and agricultural biomass feedstock costs surged as domestic stockpiles dwindled significantly.
- Chinese export volumes of furfural derivatives declined in January and February 2026 amid tightened precursor inventories.
- The Furazolidone Price Forecast reflected sustained elevation during Q1 2026 due to persistent agricultural feedstock shortages.
Why did the price of Furazolidone change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Agricultural biomass and corncob feedstock costs surged due to severe availability constraints during Q1 2026.
- Domestic inventories of furfural precursors tightened amid controlled production rates during the Q1 2026 period.
- Pharmaceutical and veterinary demand for furfural-derived chemical intermediates strengthened considerably throughout the January-March 2026 period.
Furazolidone Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Furazolidone Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by tightening feedstock supplies.
- Consumer inflation rose 2.7% in March 2026, increasing operational costs and influencing the Furazolidone Production Cost Trend.
- Producer prices declined 0.2% in March 2026, while the Furazolidone Demand Outlook remained supported by healthcare spending.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, reflecting recovered industrial activity for pharmaceutical formulation.
- Retail sales grew 0.7% and unemployment stayed at 4.2% in February 2026, sustaining pharmaceutical consumption.
- Demand for furfural feedstock strengthened while domestic supply tightened due to cautious production strategies in Q1 2026.
- European TTF natural gas prices plummeted in Q1 2026, providing cost relief for regional chemical producers.
- Pharmaceutical producer prices surged in February 2026, establishing a higher baseline for the Furazolidone Price Forecast.
Why did the price of Furazolidone change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Furfural feedstock production costs faced upward pressure due to rising input considerations in Q1 2026.
- Global urea feedstock supply faced severe disruptions following geopolitical chokepoints at the Strait in Q1 2026.
- Pharmaceutical sector producer prices surged significantly across the regional European market in February 2026.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Furazolidone Price in North America
- In United States, the Furazolidone Price Index rose in Q4 2025, driven by increased production costs and robust demand.
- Production costs increased in Q4 2025, influenced by a 3.0% PPI rise year-over-year in November 2025.
- Higher raw material and labor costs impacted Furazolidone, as CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025.
- Demand strengthened in Q4 2025, supported by a 2.0% industrial production increase in December 2025.
- Robust consumer spending, with retail sales up 3.3% in November 2025, drove Furazolidone demand.
- Natural gas prices, a key production cost driver, surged in late November and early December 2025.
- Eased interest rates in Q4 2025 supported broader economic activity, influencing Furazolidone demand.
- US chemical imports and exports reached their lowest levels since 2020 and 2021 in 2025.
Why did the price of Furazolidone change in December 2025 in North America?
- Furazolidone production costs rose due to a 2.7% CPI increase in December 2025.
- Strong demand for animal health products, driven by a 2.0% industrial production increase in December 2025, supported prices.
- Natural gas prices surged in late November and early December 2025, increasing manufacturing expenses.
Furazolidone Price in APAC
- In China, the Furazolidone Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by a 1.9% decline in producer prices.
- Furazolidone production costs declined in December 2025, as the Producer Price Index decreased by 1.9% year-on-year.
- The Furazolidone demand outlook was mixed in Q4 2025, with China's economy experiencing slower expansion.
- Industrial Production strengthened by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, and the Manufacturing Index expanded, supporting demand.
- Weak consumer spending, with retail sales rising only 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, dampened Furazolidone demand.
- Raw material purchasing stagnated in December 2025, as companies reported sufficient inventories, impacting supply.
- Global oil supply's surge halted in Q4 2025, narrowing the projected surplus and influencing energy feedstock costs.
- Chemical Products Manufacturing Industrial Output showed strong growth in December 2025, supporting Furazolidone production.
Why did the price of Furazolidone change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reducing Furazolidone manufacturing input costs.
- Weak consumer demand, with CPI at 0.8% and retail sales at 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, pressured prices.
- Sufficient raw material inventories and stagnated purchasing activity in December 2025 contributed to stable supply.
Furazolidone Price in Europe
- In Germany, the Furazolidone Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by weak demand and increased competitive pressure in October 2025.
- The Furazolidone Price Forecast suggests continued stability to slight decline due to contracting manufacturing activity in December 2025.
- Furazolidone Production Costs remained uncompetitive in December 2025, despite a 2.5% decline in producer prices for industrial products.
- Furazolidone Demand Outlook was challenged by a contracting Manufacturing Index in December 2025 and pessimistic chemical sector sentiment.
- Consumer confidence at -17.5 in December 2025, alongside a 6.2% unemployment rate, impacted animal product demand.
- Retail sales grew by 1.1% in November 2025, and CPI was 1.8% in December 2025, supporting consumer purchasing power.
- Industrial production grew 0.8% in October 2025, yet the chemical sector faced a lack of orders in November 2025.
- Trade flows experienced strain from higher US tariff barriers and overcapacity from China in December 2025, impacting exports.
Why did the price of Furazolidone change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Weak demand in the German chemical sector, evidenced by a contracting Manufacturing Index in December 2025.
- Increased competitive pressure from abroad compelled German chemical companies to lower prices in October 2025.
- Uncompetitive production costs in Germany's chemicals sector persisted in December 2025.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Furazolidone Prices in North America
- In United States, Furazolidone Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increased production costs.
- Production costs increased due to a 2.6% year-over-year PPI rise in August 2025 and higher energy costs.
- Demand was supported by a 5.42% year-over-year retail sales increase in September 2025, despite weakening consumer confidence.
- Overall US chemical inventories tightened in Q3 2025, with finished goods levels remaining negative.
- Henry Hub natural gas spot prices strengthened in September 2025, impacting manufacturing energy expenses.
- Industrial production increased 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, with Manufacturing Output remaining flat.
- A 4.3% unemployment rate in September 2025 supported consumer purchasing power for animal products.
- A 3.0% year-over-year CPI increase in September 2025 indicated general inflationary pressure on operational costs.
- The Furazolidone price forecast suggests continued upward pressure from rising input costs and tight supply dynamics.
Why did the price of Furazolidone change in September 2025 in North America?
- Production costs rose due to increased raw materials and energy expenses in Q3 2025.
- Tightening US chemical inventories constrained Furazolidone supply during Q3 2025.
- Robust retail sales, up 5.42% year-over-year, supported underlying demand for animal products.
Furazolidone Prices in APAC
- In China, the Furazolidone Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing activity.
- Furazolidone production costs remained stable in Q3 2025, as petrochemical feedstock costs, including ethylene, held steady.
- Demand for Furazolidone grew in Q3 2025, driven by consistent demand for hydrazine hydrate and furfural from key sectors.
- The Furazolidone Price Index faced pressure from pervasive overcapacity in China's chemical industry during Q3 2025.
- China's Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, while a -0.3% CPI decline impacted consumer purchasing power.
- Industrial production increased by 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting overall economic activity and demand.
- Retail sales grew by 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, with a stable 5.2% unemployment rate supporting spending.
Why did the price of Furazolidone change in September 2025 in APAC?
- A year-on-year PPI decline of -2.3% in September 2025 signaled weak industrial demand and pricing power downstream.
- Cautious consumer confidence (89.6) in September 2025 contributed to reduced discretionary spending and demand.
- China's exports of hydrazine or hydroxylamine derivatives decreased in July-August 2025, impacting trade flows.
Europe
- In Germany, the Furazolidone Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by falling producer prices for chemicals.
- Furazolidone production costs faced mixed trends in Q3 2025, with moderating natural gas prices and elevated electricity costs.
- The Manufacturing Index trended Contracting in September 2025, indicating a slowdown in overall industrial activity.
- Industrial Production year-on-year declined by -1.0% in September 2025, impacting raw material availability and costs.
- Demand for Furazolidone was affected by weak consumer confidence at -23.6 in September 2025, impacting indirect agricultural demand.
- German chemical industry exports and international sales significantly decreased during Q3 2025, reflecting global market weakness.
- Producer Price Index year-on-year declined by -1.7% in September 2025, contributing to downward pressure on Furazolidone prices.
- CPI year-on-year rose 2.4% in September 2025, indicating increased general input costs for Furazolidone production.
Why did the price of Furazolidone change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Producer Price Index declined by -1.7% year-on-year in September 2025, exerting downward pressure on Furazolidone prices.
- Industrial production contracted by -1.0% year-on-year in September 2025, signaling reduced demand and output.
- Weak international sales and exports for German chemicals in Q3 2025 contributed to price declines.
