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For the Quarter Ending December 2025

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Prices in North America

In United States, the N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by robust industrial activity.
NMP production costs increased as the Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, impacting raw material expenses.
Producer Price Index climbed 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, indicating higher input costs for NMP manufacturing.
NMP demand strengthened as industrial production expanded 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, boosting manufacturing sectors.
Retail sales grew 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, supporting NMP demand in consumer electronics and EVs.
Natural gas consumption surged in December 2025 due to a cold snap, increasing energy costs for NMP production.
Overall construction spending inched up in October 2025, contributing to NMP demand in coatings applications.
The unemployment rate of 4.4% in December 2025 indicated a strong labor market, indirectly supporting NMP demand.

Why did the price of N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) change in December 2025 in North America?

NMP production costs increased from a 2.7% rise in the Consumer Price Index in December 2025.
Industrial production expanded 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, driving NMP demand.
Natural gas consumption surged in December 2025, elevating energy expenses for NMP manufacturers.

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Prices in Europe

In Germany, the N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by declining producer prices in December.
Producer Price Index declined 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, reducing NMP production costs.
Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, despite industrial production rising 0.8% in October 2025.
Consumer Price Index rose 1.8% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating stable inflation for NMP manufacturing.
Low consumer confidence (-17.5) and 6.2% unemployment in December 2025 dampened NMP demand.
Retail sales rose 1.1% year-on-year in November 2025, providing indirect support for NMP demand.
Elevated raw material costs challenged NMP production profitability throughout 2025, despite input cost relief.
Automotive production strongly rebounded in November 2025, positively impacting NMP demand.
Increased foreign competitive pressure forced German chemical companies to lower prices in October 2025.
Low capacity utilization in German chemical industry in October 2025 indicated ample NMP supply.

Why did the price of N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) change in December 2025 in Europe?

Producer Price Index declined 2.5% in December 2025, reducing NMP production costs.
Manufacturing Index showed a contracting trend in December 2025, dampening industrial NMP demand.
Increased competitive pressure from abroad in October 2025 led to lower NMP selling prices.

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Prices in APAC

In China, the N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by weak industrial pricing power.
NMP production costs increased at the close of 2025 due to intensified input price inflation in China's manufacturing sector.
Industrial production in China grew by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting NMP demand from manufacturing sectors.
Consumer demand for NMP-reliant products was weak, as retail sales grew only 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025.
China's Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, following an October contraction, impacting NMP demand.
Demand for high-purity Gamma Butyrolactone, an NMP precursor, strengthened throughout 2025, particularly for lithium batteries.
Global overcapacity in chemical building blocks, including NMP, continued to rise in 2025, impacting market balance.
Producer prices declined by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating weak industrial demand and pricing pressure.

Why did the price of N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) change in December 2025 in APAC?

Producer prices declined by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting weak industrial demand.
Input price inflation intensified at the close of 2025, increasing NMP production costs.
Overall economic growth moderated in Q4 2025, impacting industrial and consumer demand for NMP.

For the Quarter Ending September 2025

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Prices in North America

In United States, the N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increased production costs.
NMP production costs increased in Q3 2025, influenced by a 3.0% CPI rise in September 2025 and upward benzene prices.
Demand for NMP saw mixed signals; strong retail sales (up 5.42% in September 2025) supported consumer-driven sectors.
However, sluggish industrial production, up only 0.1% in September 2025, tempered overall NMP demand growth.
Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, suggesting reduced discretionary spending impacting NMP end-uses.
Benzene, a key NMP feedstock, experienced upward price momentum in Q3 2025, contributing to higher input costs.
US natural gas prices also rose in Q3 2025, further increasing NMP manufacturing expenses.
Domestic electronics production and industrial technology sectors showed steady growth, supporting NMP demand in Q3 2025.

Why did the price of N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) change in September 2025 in North America?

NMP production costs increased due to a 2.6% rise in PPI in August 2025 and rising benzene prices.
Strong retail sales, up 5.42% in September 2025, supported NMP demand in consumer-driven electronics.
Declining consumer confidence in September 2025 and weak industrial production tempered overall NMP demand.

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Prices in Europe

In Germany, the N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) Price Index fell in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand.
NMP production costs faced upward pressure from higher natural gas and general chemical raw material costs in Q3 2025.
Producer prices of industrial products decreased 1.7% in September 2025, mainly due to lower energy prices.
Germany's Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025; industrial production declined 1.0% in September.
Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September 2025, indicating rising general costs impacting NMP production.
Retail sales rose 0.2% and unemployment was stable at 6.3% in September 2025, indicating cautious consumer behavior.
Automotive production declined in August 2025, further reducing NMP consumption in related manufacturing processes.
Overall chemical production declined in Q3 2025, with low capacity utilization in the German chemical industry.
The NMP Price Index forecast suggests continued pressure from subdued industrial activity and mixed cost trends.

Why did the price of N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) change in September 2025 in Europe?

Weak industrial production, down 1.0% in September 2025, significantly reduced NMP demand.
Contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 signaled a broad slowdown in NMP-consuming sectors.
Despite some rising feedstock costs, lower producer prices for industrial products eased cost pressure.

N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Prices in APAC

In China, the N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by deflationary pressures.
NMP production costs decreased in September 2025, driven by a 2.3% year-on-year decline in producer prices.
NMP demand outlook was supported by a 6.5% year-on-year industrial production growth in September 2025.
Automotive demand for New Energy Vehicles strengthened significantly in September 2025, boosting NMP consumption.
Electronics manufacturing sector demand showed steady growth in Q3 2025, supporting NMP usage in key applications.
The NMP Price Index faced downward pressure from a 0.3% year-on-year CPI decline in September 2025.
China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, indicating reduced overall industrial activity.
New Energy Vehicle export volumes surged year-on-year in September 2025, impacting NMP trade dynamics.
Retail sales grew 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indirectly supporting NMP demand in consumer electronics.
A 5.2% unemployment rate in September 2025 suggested economic weakness, dampening NMP market sentiment.

Why did the price of N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) change in September 2025 in APAC?

Producer prices declined 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reducing NMP production costs and prices.
Consumer Price Index fell 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting weak demand and deflationary pressures.
The Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity and NMP demand.

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List of N-Methyl-2-Pyrrolidone (NMP) Suppliers

1. BASF
2. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation,
3. LyondellBasell, Ashland
4. Eastman Chemical Company
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Product Description

N-Methyl Pyrrolidone (NMP) is a high-purity, polar aprotic organic solvent belonging to the lactam family. It is typically produced through the reaction of gamma-butyrolactone with methylamine, resulting in a stable, water-miscible liquid with low volatility and strong solvency power. Known for its high boiling point, excellent thermal stability, and ability to dissolve a wide range of organic and inorganic compounds, NMP is widely used in demanding industrial and chemical processes.

NMP is valued for its exceptional solvency, selective extraction capability, and compatibility with numerous polymeric materials. These attributes make it a preferred medium in applications requiring efficient dissolution, controlled evaporation, and consistent performance under elevated temperatures. Major application areas include petrochemical processing, electronic materials production, lithium-ion battery manufacturing, polymer processing, pharmaceuticals, and specialty coatings. Its balance of chemical stability and strong solvency has established NMP as a critical processing aid across advanced manufacturing sectors.