For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index rose by 2.58% quarter-over-quarter, driven by Chinese exports.
• The average Meta Bromo Anisole price for the quarter was approximately USD 22290.00/MT in Q4.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Spot Price firmed on higher landed costs, underpinning the Price Index advance.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Price Forecast points to mild gains as restocking meets pharmaceutical intermediate demand.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Production Cost Trend rose with Nitrobenzene and bromine pressure, supporting pricing power.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Demand Outlook remains constructive as CDMO restocking and pharmaceutical projects absorb imports.
• Inventory draws and stronger export demand tightened channels, lifting the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index.
• Steady operating rates at Asian bromination units limited disruptions, supporting the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index.
Why did the price of Meta Bromo Anisole change in December 2025 in North America?
• Supply tightness from import reliance and reduced distributor cover elevated landed costs and leverage.
• Feedstock inflation, notably Nitrobenzene and bromine, pushed Production Cost Trend higher, constraining price flexibility.
• Logistics improvements lowered freight, yet year-end port surcharges and dwell times preserved landed-cost support.
APAC
• In China, the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index rose by 2.62% quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by feedstock.
• The average Meta Bromo Anisole price for the quarter was approximately USD 7903.33/MT, reflecting cost pass-through and export support.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Spot Price firmed on tighter bromine availability and elevated Nitrobenzene-derived input costs for producers.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Price Forecast indicates modest upside term as restocking and export inquiries sustain FOB offers.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Production Cost Trend reflects higher Nitrobenzene and benzene-linked feedstock costs moderately pressuring margins.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Demand Outlook remains balanced with pharmaceutical export nominations offsetting weaker domestic agrochemical offtake trends.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index movements were cost-led rather than demand-driven, reflecting steady inventories and loading.
• Producers maintained near-nameplate operating rates, supporting export fulfillment and thus limiting immediate spot market volatility into year-end.
Why did the price of Meta Bromo Anisole change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Feedstock cost increases, notably Nitrobenzene, raised production costs and prompted producer pass-through into FOB offers.
• Post-holiday logistics normalization and limited vessel availability created selective shipment delays, tightening immediate exportable availability.
• Pharmaceutical export nominations offset weaker agrochemical offtake, keeping the market broadly steady with limited volatility.
Europe
• In Germany, the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index rose by 2.5% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting elevated import tightness.
• The average Meta Bromo Anisole price for the quarter was approximately USD 22295.00/MT per CFR.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Spot Price firmed as sellers passed bromine-energy costs into the CFR offers.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Price Forecast remains positive amid year-end restocking and predictable CFR arrival schedules.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Production Cost Trend showed pressure from Nitrobenzene feedstock and EU compliance expenses.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Demand Outlook remains steady as pharmaceutical and agrochemical formulators maintain winter procurement.
• Inventory levels and sanctions influenced the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index, limiting downward flexibility for importers.
• Logistics stability at Hamburg and Rhine transfer efficiency supported consistent Meta Bromo Anisole delivered volumes.
Why did the price of Meta Bromo Anisole change in December 2025 in Europe?
• Elevated Asian feedstock costs alongside firmer exporter offers pushed landed import parity higher in December.
• EU trade compliance measures and sanctions increased transaction costs and selective premiums on aromatic imports.
• Stable freight and Hamburg port operations limited further escalation, keeping December gains modest overall.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index rose 0.58% quarter-over-quarter, driven by frontloading.
• The average Meta Bromo Anisole price for the quarter was approximately USD 21728.33/MT, reflecting freight.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Spot Price firmed as expedited imports and port congestion reduced available inventories.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Price Forecast indicates modest upside as cautious buying and inventory normalization balance.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Production Cost Trend rose on freight inflation and higher precursor feedstock costs.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Demand Outlook steady for pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals, procurement timing driving purchases.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index showed alternating buying surges and cautious drawdowns, producing narrow ranges.
• Distributors defensive stocking and logistics constraints tightened export supply, modestly strengthening domestic price momentum levels.
Why did the price of Meta Bromo Anisole change in September 2025 in North America?
• Advance import frontloading reduced available spot supply, increasing short-term scarcity and pushing spot prices higher.
• Freight and material cost inflation elevated supplier cost bases, prompting higher offers, supporting price resilience.
• Port delays and seasonal logistics bottlenecks constrained timely deliveries, prompting precautionary buying and volatility spikes.
APAC
• In China, the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index rose by 0.78% quarter-over-quarter, driven by exports
• The average Meta Bromo Anisole price for the quarter was approximately USD 21633.33/MT, nationally averaged
• Meta Bromo Anisole Spot Price rose amid frontloaded export orders and port congestion elevating costs
• Meta Bromo Anisole Price Forecast suggests upside into autumn from seasonal restocking and constrained vessels
• Meta Bromo Anisole Production Cost Trend increased as GRIs and shipping disruptions raised logistics expenses
• Meta Bromo Anisole Demand Outlook is mixed; export frontloading eases while pharmaceutical demand remains steady
• Inventory builds after peak imports pressured the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index, prompting supplier discounts
• Producers adjusted output, balancing export commitments and domestic allocations amid uncertain trade and seasonal adjustments
Why did the price of Meta Bromo Anisole change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Frontloaded international orders ahead of tariff deadline increased shipments, temporarily tightening supply and lifting prices
• Ocean freight GRIs and canceled sailings elevated logistics costs, passing them to producer pricing decisions
• Domestic industrial softness and inventory after peak imports pressured buyers, prompting discounts and reduced purchasing
Europe
• In Germany, the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index rose by 0.84% quarter-over-quarter, driven by restocking.
• The average Meta Bromo Anisole price for the quarter was approximately USD 21739.33/MT including premiums.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Spot Price remained supported by early orders despite logistical delays affecting schedules.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Price Forecast indicates gradual increases as buyers frontload shipments ahead of holidays.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Production Cost Trend shows pressure from higher freight rates and constrained capacity.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Demand Outlook remains cautious; downstream buyers maintain just in time procurement strategies.
• Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index movements reflected tightened supply, opportunistic offers and discounting from exporters.
• Inventory tightening, port constraints, and increased restocking amplified upward pressure on Meta Bromo Anisole market.
Why did the price of Meta Bromo Anisole change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Port congestion, rerouting, vessel delays extended lead times, prompting earlier buying and elevating domestic prices.
• Higher freight premiums and inland logistics constraints increased landed costs, contributing to upward pricing pressure.
• Variable inventories, cautious buyer behavior, and geopolitical shipping disruptions combined to tighten supply availability notably.
For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
• The Price Index for Meta Bromo Anisole in the USA declined from USD 21,500/MT in April to USD 21,425/MT in May, before rising in June, marking an overall quarterly increase of 2.16% despite early declines.
• In April, the product spot price dropped as U.S. importers frontloaded Chinese shipments before the 145% tariff implementation, resulting in excess inventories and subdued buying, contributing to a 0.35% fall in the Price Index.
• High tariffs and ample inventories led to a sluggish product demand outlook in April, with downstream buyers holding back on fresh procurement and triggering sellers to discount excess stock.
• By May, the market showed signs of stabilization as a temporary 90-day U.S.–China trade truce slightly eased supply logistics; however, uncertainty over tariff continuity kept market participants cautious.
• The May product price forecast remained flat to slightly bearish as core demand sectors (pharma, agro, and intermediates) focused on inventory drawdown due to inflationary pressures.
• In June, buyers fast-tracked orders to hedge against renewed tariff risks, driving up the Price Index to USD 21,887/MT as speculative pre-stocking and cost-push factors triggered bullish momentum.
• Rising freight rates and raw material costs added to the June product production cost trend, amplifying the price recovery seen across U.S. ports and boosting importer urgency.
• Downstream buyers in June adopted a forward-looking procurement approach to lock in current prices and mitigate inflationary risks for Q3/Q4, improving the product demand outlook temporarily.
• Despite the June price rise, July 2025 prices are likely to increase modestly as forward buying fades and demand normalizes; however, buyer resistance may cap steep product spot price gains.
• Overall, Q2 2025 reflected a shift from inventory-led softness to tariff-driven buying in the U.S. Meta Bromo Anisole market, with July expected to exhibit continued upward pressure—but at a more restrained pace.
APAC
• In April 2025, the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index dropped to USD 21,400/MT, reflecting a 4.93% decline due to bearish demand conditions and bloated inventories amid declining factory output and worsening logistics.
• Weak international buying, worsened by 145% U.S. tariffs, severely damaged China’s export competitiveness, pushing suppliers to slash spot prices aggressively in order to offload stockpiles.
• domestic demand outlook remained unfavorable as China's Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 49.0—its lowest since December 2023—highlighting deeper troubles in the chemical manufacturing sector.
• In May 2025, the Price Index slipped marginally to USD 21,300/MT, pressured by faltering international demand, particularly from the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors that scaled back procurement due to trade instability.
• Mounting stockpiles and delayed outbound shipments led to weakened spot price trends, as domestic manufacturers operated below capacity and adjusted pricing to encourage purchases.
• Despite some tariff relief mid-May, the response from foreign buyers remained muted; most opted for caution, leading to low new order placements and deteriorating product demand outlook.
• By June 2025, the Price Index rebounded by 1.88% to USD 21,700/MT, driven by a spike in international orders triggered by a 90-day suspension of U.S. tariffs and rising freight costs.
• This surge in demand from North America initiated a short-term shipping rush, creating temporary supply tightness and boosting spot prices as sellers capitalized on urgent buying behavior.
• Increased export momentum helped realign production volumes with demand, though product production cost trends rose slightly due to higher logistics expenses, particularly ocean freight rates.
• Looking into July 2025, a brief price correction is likely as many international buyers who frontloaded orders in June may pause new purchases, adopting a wait-and-watch strategy ahead of the August tariff deadline.
Europe
• In April 2025, the Meta Bromo Anisole Price Index in Germany dropped sharply by 5.05% to USD 21,487/MT, driven by a supply glut from US-bound shipments diverted into the European market due to US tariffs, while downstream demand remained notably weak.
• The product spot price remained under pressure in April, as German buyers frontloaded inventories before the Labour Day holiday (May 1–5), which worsened oversupply and limited fresh offtake.
• Product demand outlook in April remained weak, particularly from pharmaceutical and specialty chemical sectors, as port congestion (Hamburg, Rotterdam) discouraged active procurement.
• In May 2025, the Price Index continued to decline slightly by 0.52%. Despite the reversal of U.S. tariffs mid-month, previously rerouted shipments kept inventory levels elevated.
• The product price forecast stayed bearish in May, as demand remained muted amid persistent inflationary pressures, cautious downstream buying, and delayed inland deliveries due to ongoing logistics bottlenecks.
• May also saw procurement activity dampened by earlier April frontloading and supply chain adjustments, maintaining the oversupplied market condition and suppressing recovery.
• In June 2025, the market rebounded modestly, with the Price Index increasing 2.04%, as intensified congestion at North European ports and low Rhine River water levels disrupted barge logistics.
• Importers responded by increasing orders earlier than usual, tightening supply slightly and driving a small rise in product spot price, despite demand still being conservative.
• Although downstream buying stayed cautious in June, fear of worsening supply disruptions in July led to precautionary restocking, shifting the short-term product price forecast upward.
• For July 2025, prices are likely to increase, as buyers are expected to boost procurement to hedge against further delays and higher logistics costs, putting upward pressure on product production cost trend and challenging inventory planning.
For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
In Q1 2025, Meta Bromo Anisole prices in the USA saw a steady decline due to economic uncertainty, weak demand, and seasonal disruptions. A drop in U.S. consumer confidence, fueled by inflation concerns and a slowing labor market, resulted in reduced purchasing activity in key industries like pharmaceuticals. Severe winter weather further complicated logistics, slowing down shipments and discouraging immediate purchases. As the Chinese Lunar New Year approached, buyers stockpiled supplies to mitigate potential tariff hikes, leading to oversupply and pushing prices down.
In February, higher production levels in China and reduced shipping rates improved supply, but demand remained soft as economic conditions remained uncertain. Buyers, wary of rising tariffs, held off on orders. Additionally, many companies had already stocked up, further diminishing the need for new purchases.
By March, with escalating trade tensions and the U.S. doubling tariffs on Chinese imports, prices continued to fall. The weakened U.S. dollar and high inventory levels prompted cautious procurement, and sellers resorted to aggressive pricing to move excess stock. The combination of these factors kept downward pressure on Meta Bromo Anisole prices throughout the quarter.
Asia Pacific
In Q1 2025, the price of Meta Bromo Anisole in China displayed notable fluctuations, influenced by a combination of supply and demand factors. In January, prices increased due to strong demand from key sectors like healthcare and pharmaceuticals, coupled with reduced manufacturing output ahead of the Lunar New Year. Anticipation of U.S. tariffs also prompted a surge in exports, further tightening supply. However, in February, prices declined as supply improved post-holiday, with production resuming after the Spring Festival. The weakening demand, driven by deflationary pressures, weak consumer spending, and sluggish activity in downstream industries, contributed to lower prices. The rise in U.S. tariffs also dampened export competitiveness, leading to higher domestic inventories. By March, sufficient supply and weaker demand continued to influence the market, with manufacturers offering discounts to clear stock. A stronger yuan further strained exports, while rising tariffs and trade tensions created uncertainty, leading to subdued purchasing activity. These factors collectively exerted downward pressure on prices by the quarter's end.
Europe
In Q1 2025, Meta Bromo Anisole prices in Germany saw a significant decline due to weak demand, oversupply, and a range of external factors. January began with cautious consumer sentiment, exacerbated by political uncertainty ahead of national elections and rising inflation in the Eurozone. These factors dampened demand, particularly in sectors like healthcare and pharmaceuticals. Additionally, expectations of U.S. tariff hikes on Chinese goods led to a shift in Chinese export focus toward Europe, putting further downward pressure on prices. In February, prices continued to decline as favorable import conditions, including a strong Euro and reduced ocean freight rates, allowed for cost-effective imports, building up inventories and reducing the need for new purchases. By March, oversupply remained due to steady shipping conditions and continued inventory buildup, while subdued demand led buyers to prioritize stock reduction. The overall trend for Q1 was a softening of prices driven by an ongoing imbalance between supply and demand, influenced by economic uncertainty and favorable import conditions.
