For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Prices in North America
- In United States, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging costs.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Production Cost Trend escalated in March 2026 as propylene and acetone expenses surged.
- In March 2026, the Consumer Price Index rose 3.3% year-over-year, and the Producer Price Index increased 4.0%.
- In March 2026, Industrial Production grew 0.7% year-over-year, Retail Sales increased 4.0%, and unemployment reached 4.3%.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, and the Consumer Confidence index reached 91.8 during the period.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Demand Outlook strengthened in January 2026 as privately-owned housing starts moved up.
- Demand indicators for the mining sector increased in February 2026 as overall mineral production values rose.
- Global chemical trade flows disrupted in March 2026, and domestic availability remained constrained since January 2026.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Forecast reflected an upward trajectory in Q1 2026 amid energy market volatility.
Why did the price of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol change in March 2026 in North America?
- Upstream propylene and acetone feedstock costs surged sharply in March 2026 amid Middle East conflicts.
- Global chemical trade flows faced severe disruptions in March 2026 as Middle East exports shut-in.
- Domestic chemical availability remained constrained with reduced inventory levels observed throughout the Q1 2026 period.
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Prices in APAC
- In China, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production cost trends increased as China's Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in March 2026.
- Upstream benzene feedstock prices surged during March 2026 due to strong crude oil gains from geopolitical conflicts.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand outlook benefited from robust industrial production, which grew 5.7% in March 2026.
- Conversely, apparent consumption for copper cathode weakened in Jan-Feb 2026, negatively impacting flotation frother demand.
- Raw coal production stabilized in Jan-Feb 2026, maintaining steady baseline demand for coal flotation applications.
- Sluggish retail sales growth of 1.7% and a 1.0% CPI increase in March 2026 limited solvent demand.
- An unemployment rate of 5.4% in March 2026 dampened downstream automotive coatings demand for consumer goods.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol price forecast reflected continued cost-push pressure as the manufacturing index expanded in March 2026.
Why did the price of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Upstream benzene feedstock prices surged in March 2026 due to Middle East geopolitical crude gains.
- China's Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in March 2026, exerting upward cost-push pressure on prices.
- Regional aromatics supply chains tightened significantly in March 2026, constraining upstream feedstock availability for production.
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by escalating feedstock costs.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Production Cost Trend increased as inflation reached 2.7% in March 2026.
- Although producer prices fell 0.2% in March 2026, acetone intermediate costs climbed during the period.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Demand Outlook improved as the Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026.
- Industrial production stagnated in February 2026, which limited mineral flotation volume demand growth.
- Retail sales grew 0.7% in February 2026, while automotive passenger car registrations strengthened simultaneously.
- A stable 4.2% unemployment rate in February 2026 supported baseline consumption of solvent-based manufactured goods.
- Consumer confidence registered at -24.7 in March 2026, which negatively impacted demand for high-end lacquers.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Forecast remained elevated after European chemical export volumes plummeted in January 2026.
Why did the price of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Naphtha feedstock costs surged globally in March 2026 following logistical blockades in Middle Eastern routes.
- Regional petrochemical supply availability tightened significantly in March 2026 due to severe supply chain disruptions.
- Construction sector new orders expanded in February 2026, which drove consumption of solvent-based chemical products.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
- Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production costs increased due to a 2.7% year-over-year CPI rise in December 2025.
- Demand for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol strengthened as industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index was influenced by a 3.0% year-over-year PPI increase in November 2025.
- Retail sales strengthened 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, indirectly supporting Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand.
- The 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025 supported overall economic activity and Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand.
- US goods exports strengthened in October 2025, while imports weakened, narrowing the trade deficit.
- Total construction spending inched up in October 2025, with private residential construction slightly strengthening.
Why did the price of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising production costs, indicated by a 2.7% CPI increase in December 2025, pressured Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol prices upward.
- Increased industrial production by 2.0% in December 2025 boosted Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand in North America.
- Higher input costs for downstream industries, shown by a 3.0% PPI rise in November 2025, impacted Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol pricing.
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Prices in APAC
- In China, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by weak industrial demand.
- Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production costs declined in October 2025 due to considerably weakened acetone feedstock prices.
- Automotive production strengthened in 2025, increasing Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand from this key sector.
- Mining activity, a significant demand driver for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol, strengthened in China during Q4 2025.
- China's industrial production grew by 5.2% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting overall Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in sectors consuming Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol.
- East China port acetone inventories climbed substantially in October 2025, reflecting significant market oversupply.
- Weak consumer demand, evidenced by 0.8% CPI YoY in December 2025, dampened Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand.
- In Indonesia, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price in December 2025 stood at 2000 USD/MT CFR Indonesia
Why did the price of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Acetone feedstock costs weakened in October 2025 due to severe oversupply, reducing production expenses.
- Producer Price Index declined 1.9% YoY in December 2025, indicating weak industrial demand.
- East China port acetone inventories climbed in October 2025, reflecting significant market oversupply.
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by declining producer input costs in December 2025.
- Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production costs decreased in December 2025, as the Producer Price Index contracted by 2.5% year-over-year.
- Demand for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol saw a modest increase in October 2025, supported by a 0.8% rise in industrial production.
- Consumer-related Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand faced headwinds in December 2025 due to negative 12.0% consumer confidence.
- The Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand outlook was mixed, with strengthening manufacturing orders in November 2025.
- Overall Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand was supported by a low 3.8% unemployment rate in November 2025.
- Operational expenses for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol were influenced by strengthening carbon costs and a 1.8% CPI rise in December.
- Retail sales growth of 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025 supported Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol in consumer-facing applications.
Why did the price of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer input costs for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol declined in December 2025, with PPI falling 2.5% year-over-year.
- Consumer confidence decreased by 12.0% in December 2025, dampening Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand.
- Industrial production increased by 0.8% in October 2025, offering some demand support for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by softening feedstock costs.
- Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production costs declined in Q3 2025, driven by ample propylene supply and softened naphtha prices.
- Overall new orders for chemicals, impacting Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand, experienced a decline in Q3 2025.
- The US paints and coatings market, a key Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand driver, saw continued growth in Q3 2025.
- Industrial production grew only 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating very slow expansion for end-uses.
- The Consumer Price Index rose 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, increasing broader raw material and energy costs.
- Retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting consumer-driven demand for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol.
- Industry inventories for chemicals shrank in Q3 2025 as destocking accelerated, affecting Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol supply.
Why did the price of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol change in September 2025 in North America?
- Softening feedstock propylene and naphtha prices in Q3 2025 reduced Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production costs.
- Weakening overall chemical new orders and declining consumer confidence dampened Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand.
- Despite robust retail sales, slow industrial production growth limited Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol market expansion.
APAC
- In China, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by weak industrial demand.
- Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production costs trended downwards in Q3 2025, driven by weak downward feedstock costs.
- Demand outlook for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol was mixed, with strong automotive and mineral sectors contrasting weak consumer confidence.
- China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, indicating reduced industrial activity and lower chemical demand.
- Industrial production expanded by 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, providing some support for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand.
- Retail sales increased by 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indirectly supporting consumer-driven Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol applications.
- Excess MIBK capacity in Asia during Q3 2025 dampened spot prices, contributing to downward pressure on related chemical products.
- Consumer Price Index decreased by -0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting deflationary pressures and weak consumer spending.
Why did the price of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Weak industrial demand, evidenced by a contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025, pressured Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol prices.
- Producer Price Index declined by -2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting overall industrial deflation and reduced raw material demand.
- Excess MIBK capacity in Asia during Q3 2025 contributed to dampening spot prices for related chemical products.
Europe
- In Germany, the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, due to weak industrial production and contracting manufacturing.
- Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production costs faced downward pressure from declining propylene and acetone feedstock.
- Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, from lower energy costs, easing production expenses.
- Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand outlook was bearish, as industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index was contracting in Q3 2025, reducing demand for industrial chemicals like Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol.
- Ample acetone inventories and global overcapacity pressured the Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol market in Q3 2025.
- Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September 2025, suggesting higher general costs for Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production.
- Retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025, offering slight support for consumer-driven applications.
- Construction activity contracted in Q3 2025, negatively impacting Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand in related sectors.
Why did the price of Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Weak industrial production, down 1.0% in September 2025, significantly reduced Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol demand.
- Declining propylene and acetone feedstock costs, plus lower producer prices, eased Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol production.
- Global overcapacity and ample acetone inventories created significant downward pressure on Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol prices.
