For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Isododecane Prices in North America
- In United States, the Isododecane Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by spiking global chemical prices.
- Isododecane production costs increased in Q2 2026, influenced by Brent crude oil volatility and higher feedstock costs.
- Demand for Isododecane in cosmetics grew in 2026, supported by robust retail sales growth of 6.9% in May 2026.
- Isododecane demand outlook was tempered by low industrial production growth of 0.7% year-over-year in June 2026.
- The Isododecane Price Index was impacted by elevated producer inflation of 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026.
- High CPI of 3.5% and 4.2% unemployment in June 2026 indicated cautious discretionary spending.
- US manufacturing output accelerated in Q2 2026, positively influencing Isododecane demand as a specialty chemical.
- Isododecane supply faced volatility in Q2 2026 due to disruptions in international crude oil flows and rising US exports.
Why did the price of Isodododecane change in June 2026 in North America?
- Producer inflation rose 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026, increasing Isododecane production costs.
- Brent crude oil prices were highly volatile in June 2026, impacting Isododecane feedstock expenses.
- High CPI of 3.5% in June 2026 indicated reduced consumer purchasing power for end-products.
Isododecane Prices in APAC
- In China, the Isododecane Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs and production cuts.
- Naphtha feedstock costs surged in early Q2 2026 due to geopolitical disruptions, softening towards quarter-end.
- The Producer Price Index rose 4.1% year-over-year in June 2026, indicating increased manufacturing input costs.
- Industrial production grew 5.3% year-over-year in June 2026, and the Manufacturing Index expanded.
- Consumer Price Index and retail sales both grew 1.0% year-over-year in June 2026, reflecting weak consumer spending.
- Demand for cosmetics and personal care products strengthened significantly in Q2 2026.
- China's chemical industry experienced widespread production cuts and maintenance turnarounds in early Q2 2026.
- The Isododecane price outlook for the next quarter is influenced by mixed demand signals and fluctuating feedstock costs.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index rose 4.1% year-over-year in June 2026, increasing manufacturing input costs.
- Naphtha prices softened towards the end of Q2 2026, influencing Isododecane production costs in China.
- Industrial production grew 5.3% year-over-year in June 2026, boosting industrial demand for Isododecane.
Isododecane Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Isododecane Price Index rose in Q2 2026, influenced by elevated basic chemical prices and tightening imports.
- Isododecane production costs increased in May 2026, as producer prices of industrial products were 2.2% higher year-on-year.
- Naphtha feedstock costs for Isododecane showed significant volatility in Q2 2026, plummeting then recovering.
- Isododecane demand was supported by a 1.8% retail sales increase in May 2026 and stable 3.8% unemployment.
- Consumer confidence in Germany was negative at -14.6% in June 2026, despite slowing CPI of +2.3%.
- The German Manufacturing Index was contracting in June 2026, signaling reduced industrial activity.
- European naphtha supply faced mounting pressure in Q2 2026 due to geopolitical disruptions.
- The personal care sector, a key Isododecane driver, exhibited robust growth in Q2 2026, especially premium segments.
- Isododecane price forecast suggests continued upward pressure from sustained elevated intermediate goods prices in June 2026.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Producer prices of industrial products increased by 2.2% in May 2026, raising Isododecane production costs.
- European chemical imports tightened in Q2 2026, easing competitive pressure from Asian imports.
- Retail sales increased by 1.8% in May 2026, supporting demand for personal care products.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Isododecane Prices in North America
- In United States, the Isododecane Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, reflecting elevated costs.
- Producer prices rose 4.0% and consumer prices increased 3.3% in March 2026, elevating production costs.
- The Isododecane Production Cost Trend trended upward as naphtha feedstock costs strengthened in March 2026.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving increased factory output and industrial formulation activity.
- Retail sales grew 4.0% and unemployment remained 4.3% in March 2026, sustaining cosmetic retail purchases.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% year-over-year in March 2026, reflecting stable expansion in chemical blending activities.
- The Isododecane Price Forecast climbed in Q1 2026, despite aviation fuel weakening in February 2026.
- Consumer confidence reached 91.8 in March 2026, supporting the Isododecane Demand Outlook for premium cosmetics.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in March 2026 in North America?
- Naphtha feedstock costs strengthened in March 2026, directly increasing Isododecane production and downstream refining expenses.
- Producer prices rose 4.0% in March 2026, forcing manufacturers to pass elevated costs to buyers.
- Retail sales grew 4.0% in March 2026, supporting strong downstream demand for cosmetic formulation ingredients.
Isododecane Prices in APAC
- In China, the Isododecane Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging naphtha feedstock costs.
- The Isododecane Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the Producer Price Index rose by 0.5%.
- A Consumer Price Index increase of 1.0% in March 2026 indicated subdued Isododecane Demand Outlook in cosmetics.
- Industrial production grew 5.7% in March 2026, supporting steady Isododecane volume demand in non-cosmetic industrial applications.
- Retail sales growth of 1.7% in March 2026 limited downstream Isododecane consumption in the personal care sector.
- An unemployment rate of 5.4% in March 2026 negatively impacted Isododecane sales volumes in consumer beauty products.
- A consumer confidence index of 91.6 in February 2026 dampened demand for high-end Isododecane personal care formulations.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving Isododecane consumption in specialty adhesives and industrial coatings.
- The Isododecane Price Forecast remained elevated in Q1 2026 as naphtha feedstock costs spiked amid supply disruptions.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Naphtha feedstock costs spiked in Q1 2026 due to massive disruptions in Middle Eastern supply chains.
- Domestic petrochemical production scheduling was constrained by severe naphtha supply limitations during the Q1 2026.
- Global crude oil and naphtha flows through the Strait of Hormuz plummeted in Q1 2026.
Isododecane Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Isododecane Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging naphtha feedstock costs.
- The Isododecane Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as inflation reached 2.7%, elevating regional utility expenses.
- Despite producer prices declining by -0.2% in March 2026, Isododecane Price Index pressures remained from supply constraints.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, though stagnant 0.0% industrial production in February 2026 limited consumption.
- Retail sales grew 0.7% and unemployment stayed at 4.2% in February 2026, supporting cosmetics Isododecane Demand Outlook.
- Deeply negative consumer confidence at -24.7 in March 2026 negatively impacted premium personal care Isododecane Demand Outlook.
- Plunging naphtha supplies and shipping disruptions in March 2026 severely constrained the availability of isododecane precursors.
- The Isododecane Price Forecast trended higher in March 2026 after emergency oil reserves were released across global markets.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Naphtha feedstock costs surged in March 2026, directly increasing production expenses for regional isododecane manufacturers.
- Middle East feedstock import flows were severely curtailed in March 2026, significantly tightening regional market supply.
- Several regional producers declared force majeure in March 2026 following significant feedstock and shipping disruptions.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Isododecane Prices in APAC
- In China, the Isododecane Price Index fell in Q4 2025 by 2670 USD, influenced by weak consumer demand.
- Isododecane production costs rose in late Q4 2025, driven by strengthening naphtha feedstock prices.
- Demand for Isododecane was dampened by weak consumer spending; retail sales grew 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025.
- Industrial demand for Isododecane rose with 5.2% industrial production growth in December 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in industrial activity and specialty chemical demand.
- Producer price deflation, with PPI falling 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reflected a challenging market.
- Mild consumer price inflation of 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025 suggested cautious consumer spending.
- Oversupply in upstream petrochemicals in 2025, coupled with China's self-sufficiency drive, impacted the Isododecane market.
- Government policies in Q4 2025 aimed to control refining capacity and boost chemical feedstock yield.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Weak consumer spending, with retail sales growing 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, dampened Isododecane demand.
- Producer price deflation of 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025 indicated weak pricing power for downstream industries.
- Naphtha feedstock costs strengthened in late Q4 2025, increasing Isododecane production expenses.
Isododecane Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Isododecane Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, reflecting mixed market conditions.
- Isododecane production costs slightly decreased in December 2025, driven by inching down naphtha feedstock costs in North America.
- Consumer demand for Isododecane was supported by a 3.3% rise in retail sales year-over-year in November 2025.
- Industrial demand for Isododecane saw support from a 2.0% year-over-year increase in industrial production in December 2025.
- US consumer spending showed a loss of momentum and was flat in December 2025, moderating Isododecane demand.
- Inflationary pressures persisted with CPI rising 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, impacting Isododecane manufacturing costs.
- Producer input costs increased 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, influencing the overall cost structure for Isododecane.
- US manufacturing output declined in Q4 2025, indicating reduced activity for industrial Isododecane applications.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in December 2025 in North America?
- Naphtha feedstock costs in North America inched down in December 2025, slightly reducing Isododecane production expenses.
- US consumer spending was flat in December 2025, contributing to a stable demand environment for Isododecane.
- Inflationary pressures, with CPI up 2.7% in December 2025, counteracted some cost reductions for Isododecane.
Isododecane Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Isododecane Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by weakening feedstock costs and subdued demand.
- Isododecane production costs declined in Q4 2025, driven by weakening European naphtha feedstock prices in November and December 2025.
- Isododecane demand outlook remained subdued in Q4 2025, as consumer confidence declined to -17.5 in December 2025.
- The Isododecane Price Index faced downward pressure in Q4 2025, reflecting contracting manufacturing activity in December 2025.
- Consumer demand for natural and sustainable personal care products grew in Germany in December 2025, influencing Isododecane applications.
- Declining crude benchmarks exerted downward pressure on European naphtha prices in November 2025, impacting Isododecane feedstock costs.
- Industrial production increased by 0.8% in October 2025, yet the unemployment rate reached 6.2% in December 2025.
- Retail sales in Germany increased by 1.1% in November 2025, even with a 1.8% CPI increase in December 2025.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Weakening European naphtha feedstock costs in November and December 2025 reduced Isododecane production expenses.
- Subdued consumer confidence, at -17.5 in December 2025, dampened demand for Isododecane in personal care.
- A 2.5% decline in producer prices in December 2025 indicated broader industrial weakness, impacting Isododecane market sentiment.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Isododecane Prices in North America
- In United States, the Isododecane Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter, driven by increased production costs in Q3 2025.
- Isododecane production costs increased due to a 2.6 percent rise in the Producer Price Index in August 2025.
- Naphtha feedstock costs steadied in September 2025, while US natural gas prices increased in Q3 2025.
- Isododecane demand outlook was mixed, with strong retail sales but declining consumer confidence in September 2025.
- US retail sales, excluding auto and gas, increased 5.42 percent year-over-year in September 2025, supporting demand.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, potentially dampening discretionary spending on cosmetics.
- Industrial production showed near-stagnant growth at 0.1 percent year-over-year in September 2025, impacting industrial demand.
- US manufacturing backlogs and inventories continued to shrink in Q3 2025, indicating cautious industrial activity.
- US chemical exports continued to slide in July 2025, while imports rose, shrinking the trade surplus.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, indicated by a 2.6 percent PPI increase in August 2025, pushed Isododecane prices higher.
- Increased US natural gas prices in Q3 2025 contributed to elevated production expenses for Isododecane.
- A 3.0 percent CPI increase in September 2025 suggested higher operational costs for Isododecane producers.
Isododecane Prices in APAC
- In China, the Isododecane Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by easing production costs.
- Isododecane production costs decreased in Q3 2025, driven by a -2.3% year-on-year Producer Price Index in September 2025.
- Global crude oil balances shifted to a surplus in Q3 2025, easing feedstock prices and lowering input costs.
- Isododecane demand outlook is mixed; the -0.3% year-on-year Consumer Price Index in September 2025 indicated weak spending.
- China's cosmetics market experienced robust growth in Q3 2025, supporting Isododecane demand despite broader economic caution.
- The Manufacturing Index remained in contraction in September 2025, suggesting reduced industrial output and impacting chemical demand.
- Retail sales increased 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating sustained consumer spending on finished goods.
- Isododecane Price Index forecast remains cautious due to persistent chemical sector overcapacity in China during Q3 2025.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index fell -2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reducing input costs.
- Global crude oil balances shifted to a surplus in Q3 2025, easing petrochemical feedstock prices.
- Low consumer confidence at 89.6 in September 2025 dampened discretionary spending.
Isododecane Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Isododecane Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by contracting industrial production.
- Demand for Isododecane faced headwinds from Germany's stagnating GDP and industrial production decline of 1.0% in September.
- The Isododecane Price Index was pressured by a contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025, indicating weaker industrial activity.
- Isododecane demand in cosmetics was supported by stable retail sales growth of 0.2% in September 2025, despite higher CPI.
- European chemical industry capacity utilization decreased in Q3 2025, reflecting global oversupply and reduced production.
- German exports declined in Q3 2025, intensifying competitive pressure on the Isododecane market from increased imports.
- Lower producer prices of -1.7% in September 2025, driven by energy, impacted the Isododecane Price Index.
- Isododecane price forecast suggests continued pressure from weak industrial demand and elevated feedstock costs.
Why did the price of Isododecane change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Naphtha feedstock costs increased in September 2025, raising Isododecane production expenses.
- Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing demand for industrial Isododecane applications.
- Lower producer prices of -1.7% in September 2025, due to energy, partially offset rising input costs.
