For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Polyoxymethylene (POM) Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index rose by 40.97% quarter-over-quarter, driven by cost pressures.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 4513.00/MT, and tight spot availability.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price volatility reflected thin liquidity, exporters prioritised margins over volume, reducing offers short-term.
- Supplier risk premiums and freight inflation lifted the Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend, supporting producer offers.
- Robust automotive and electronics offtake strengthened the Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook, sustaining elevated spot purchases domestically.
- Inventory builds and regular import arrivals tempered immediate upside in the Polyoxymethylene Price Index recently.
- Consensus Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast points to modest summer gains followed by seasonal softening into autumn.
- Major domestic plants operated without significant outages, maintaining supply while sellers defended higher Polyoxymethylene quotes and margins.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in June 2026 in North America?
- Elevated formaldehyde and methanol freight increased landed costs, prompting producers to pass through higher prices.
- Stronger automotive and electronics offtake tightened availability, accelerating procurement and reducing immediate spot liquidity materially.
- Regular import arrivals and stable inventories eased tightness, encouraging sellers to moderate offers, stabilize prices.
Mexico
- In Mexico, the Polyoxymethylene (POM) Price Index rose by 36.29% quarter-over-quarter, on stronger import offers.
- Polyoxymethylene (POM) Spot Price volatility increased amid freight inflation and export-origin offer adjustments, pressuring procurement.
Polyoxymethylene (POM) Prices in South America
- In Brazil, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index rose by 30.48% quarter-over-quarter, driven by stronger import offers.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 3203.33/MT according to trade assessments.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price strengthened in quarter before stabilising amid ample imports and muted transactional flow.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend rose as freight, insurance and feedstock premiums increased, supporting landed offers.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remained steady as automotive and appliance converters purchased essential volumes, limiting pressure.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast anticipates volatility driven by geopolitical risks, freight variability and seasonal restocking patterns.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index showed heightened variability with alternating firm offers, correction as demand softened mid-June.
- Import arrivals and distributor inventories cushioned spot moves while exporters maintained steady operating rates allocations.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in June 2026 in South America?
- Ample weekly import arrivals increased availability, relieving scarcity and pressuring spot quotations downward in Brazil.
- Elevated freight and insurance costs raised landed costs, offsetting buyer resistance complicating price recovery dynamics.
- Weak downstream demand from automotive, appliance sectors reduced procurement urgency, contributing to June price decline.
Polyoxymethylene (POM) Prices in APAC
- In South Korea, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index rose by 21.19% quarter-over-quarter, driven by feedstock pressure.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 2186.67/MT, reflecting elevated feedstock-influenced offers.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price strengthened then softened, with the Price Index reflecting mid-quarter volatility and correction.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend remained elevated due to higher methanol and energy costs, pressuring margins.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook is muted as automotive and electronics buyers purchase hand-to-mouth, limiting immediate spot uptake.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast anticipates modest near-term softening followed by seasonal recovery, according to exporters' commentary.
- Inventory levels remained at working norms while export demand softened, depressing the Polyoxymethylene Price Index.
- Domestic plants operated normally with smooth Busan port operations, supporting supply stability despite logistics risk.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Ample domestic availability and restrained downstream procurement caused spot weakness, pressuring June Price Index lower.
- Stable methanol imports avoided cost shocks, limiting upward pressure despite geopolitical shipping risks through Hormuz.
- Reduced export enquiries and working inventories triggered seller discounting, amplifying downward momentum in June's market.
Vietnam
- In Vietnam, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index rose by 21.66% quarter-over-quarter, driven by freight and imports.
- Regional Polyoxymethylene Spot Price remained rangebound as Chinese and Korean offers met hand-to-mouth Vietnamese purchasing.
China
- In China, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index rose by 27.75% quarter-over-quarter, driven by feedstock logistics constraints.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price experienced early-quarter tightness as buyers secured cargoes amid import uncertainty and concerns.
Polyoxymethylene (POM) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index rose by 15.6% quarter-over-quarter, driven by elevated feedstock costs and export demand.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 4526/MT, reflecting firm domestic and export offtake.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price remained stable on limited spot availability following maintenance and disciplined seller pricing in Hamburg.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast suggests modest upside risks near term as converters replenish inventories and logistics costs persist.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend elevated due to higher formaldehyde and methanol-linked utility costs across European producers.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remains steady driven by automotive, precision engineering, and export orders into Italy and France.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index showed episodic volatility from maintenance flares, yet overall balanced supply and normal logistics contained directional moves.
- Major German producers ran at normal rates, limiting spot availability and supporting Hamburg offers amid thin terminal inventories.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Stable domestic production matched steady automotive and precision engineering demand, keeping spot prices largely rangebound.
- Elevated formaldehyde and methanol-linked costs sustained production costs, limiting seller discounting despite softer feedstock moves.
- Strait of Hormuz disruptions elevated freight and insurance, reducing competitive imports and supporting Hamburg offers.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Polyoxymethylene Price in North America
- In the USA, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 5.19% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting bearish supply conditions.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 2510.33/MT, reflecting subdued demand levels.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price volatility was muted early quarter until March feedstock and freight cost rises.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast indicated short-term March strength, then moderate correction as imports regain competitiveness later.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend rose with methanol and formaldehyde inflation, pressuring producer margins regionally notably.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook stayed cautious as automotive restocking lagged, while niche industrial orders provided support.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index recovered in March as import tightness and cost pass-through supported firmer offers.
- Inventory levels drew down in late March, export demand increased and Gulf facilities maintained operations.
- Distributors destocked early quarter, keeping spot offers pressured until geopolitical feedstock shocks reversed downward momentum.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in March 2026 in North America?
- Elevated methanol and formaldehyde costs from Hormuz disruptions pushed production expenses and raised material offers.
- Smooth domestic logistics and steady plant output maintained abundant supply, limiting upward price pressure overall.
- Importers faced higher freight and insurance premiums, increasing landed costs, prompting acceptance of firmer pricing.
Polyoxymethylene Price in APAC
- In South Korea, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index rose by 0.04% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting broadly stable fundamentals.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 1804.33/MT, reflecting supply and downstream demand.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price firmed briefly as feedstock shocks tightened availability and pushed offers higher regionally.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast suggests modest upward pressure driven by feedstock cost inflation and logistical constraints.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend showed sustained increases as methanol and formaldehyde costs rose significantly through March.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remained cautious with steady domestic consumption and restocking by converters before holidays.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index movements reflected inventory draws, export diversion to Korea, and constrained import parity advantages.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price volatility increased while exporters adjusted FOB offers to reflect higher energy and freight costs.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Regional methanol and formaldehyde supply tightened significantly, elevating production costs and pressuring domestic offers.
- Logistics and higher freight rates increased delivery times and reduced availability across export routes.
- Downstream demand remained restrained despite selective restocking, limiting offset to cost-driven price increases.
Polyoxymethylene Price in Europe
- In Germany, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index rose by 0.09% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced supply conditions overall.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 3915.33/MT, based on FOB Hamburg.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price remained rangebound as terminal inventories and muted exports kept availability broadly stable.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast indicates modest volatility as seasonal restocking and geopolitical feedstock risk influence offers.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from formaldehyde and natural gas increases in Europe.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remains subdued as automotive and electronics procurement stayed cautious amid weak orders.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index stability reflected steady plant operations, adequate Hamburg stocks, and manageable logistical delays.
- Producers maintained disciplined offers as inventories absorbed shocks while export demand remained insufficient to support.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Tightened feedstock economics and natural gas spikes raised production costs, prompting sellers to lift offers.
- Winter weather and extended port lead times disrupted imports, somewhat tightening short term spot availability.
- Subdued downstream procurement from automotive and electronics balanced cost pressures, keeping transactional prices broadly suspended.
Polyoxymethylene Price in South America
- In Brazil, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 1.15% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting mild weakness in imports.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 2455.00/MT, reflecting muted purchasing patterns.
- Brazilian Polyoxymethylene Spot Price pressured by steady import flows, keeping the Price Index range-bound overall.
- Upward Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend from feedstock inflation raised landed costs, supporting firmer origin offers.
- The Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remains cautious with hand-to-mouth buying, limiting upward pressure on prices locally.
- Short-term Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast points to potential rallies if supply disruptions persist, otherwise consolidation likely.
- Ample inventories and steady export availability pressured spot liquidity, weighing on Polyoxymethylene Price Index locally.
- Normal operating rates at major exporters sustained supplies, reducing volatility in Polyoxymethylene Spot Price locally.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in March 2026 in South America?
- Middle East tensions raised feedstock costs and insurance premiums, transmitting higher landed Polyoxymethylene import costs.
- Port congestion and delayed shipments tightened prompt availability, elevating replacement offers and firming Polyoxymethylene pricing.
- Downstream buyers limited purchases amid cost inflation, reducing demand volumes despite constrained supply and higher costs.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Polyoxymethylene Price in North America
- In USA, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 2.52% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting subdued demand and supply.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 2647.67/MT, reflecting modest seasonal destocking.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price weakened as end-of-year destocking and cautious converters reduced spot procurement, limiting momentum.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast indicates modest declines as inventories build and Asian import competition limits prices.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend stayed stable due to flat formaldehyde feedstock costs, supporting manufacturing margins.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remains subdued as automotive and electronics procurement stays conservative with high inventories.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index shows downward bias reflecting effects of soft exports and distributor destocking pressures.
- Producers maintained operating rates, managing inventories while offering discounts to preserve volumes ahead of restocking.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in December 2025 in North America?
- Balanced domestic production and stable feedstock costs prevented cost-push inflation, prices influenced by demand weakness.
- Year-end distributor and converter destocking reduced spot offtake, increasing inventory overhang and pressuring seller offers.
- Export demand softened amid regional trends and logistical cost upticks, limiting support for domestic pricing.
Polyoxymethylene Price in APAC
- In South Korea, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 5.36% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced supply-demand conditions.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 1803.67/MT. reported by proprietary sources.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price remained range-bound as steady domestic runs and balanced trade flows limited volatility.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast indicates modest monthly oscillations driven by post-holiday restocking and selective producer discounts.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend stayed predictable due to flat formaldehyde feedstock, supporting producer margin stability.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remains subdued as converters delay bulk procurement, maintaining short-cycle purchase behaviour patterns.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index weakness reflected rising warehouse stocks and muted export enquiries, prompting competitive offers.
- Producers maintained disciplined run-rates, managing inventories to avoid oversupply amid cautious downstream procurement strategies overall.
- Logistics frictions and occasional vessel bunching constrained prompt availability, while consolidation may support longer-term stability.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Elevated domestic inventories and muted export demand reduced buying pressure, driving December downward pressure overall.
- Stable formaldehyde feedstock lowered production cost trend, allowing producers to ease offers without margin stress.
- Shipping delays and year-end vessel scheduling created logistical uncertainty, suppressing prompt demand and transactional urgency.
Polyoxymethylene Price in Europe
- In Germany, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 2.65% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting persistent supply overhang conditions.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 3911.67/MT, based on reported trade volumes.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price remained volatile while the Price Index signalled downward pressure from excess availability.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast shows declines into December before modest recovery expected from seasonal restocking activity.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend eased with formaldehyde feedstock declines, limiting upward margin pressure for manufacturers.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remained weak due to converter destocking and subdued automotive and electronics activity.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index pressure intensified as imports increased availability and distributors offered discounts to clear stock.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price dynamics reflected high operating rates at plants, sustaining ample spot availability into December.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Sustained domestic operating rates and steady Asian imports widened availability, exerting downward pressure on prices.
- Converter destocking and muted automotive buying reduced immediate offtake, limiting sellers' pricing power during December.
- Flat formaldehyde costs prevented cost-push inflation, while port lead-time increases added logistical uncertainty and delays.
Polyoxymethylene Price in South America
- In Brazil, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 4.06% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting modest demand weakness and imports.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 2483.67/MT with balanced CFR inventories.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price showed incremental weakness as distributors destocked amid subdued automotive and industrial demand.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast indicates modest near-term easing before gradual recovery driven by seasonal manufacturing restocking.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend remained stable due to soft feedstock formaldehyde and CFR landed economics.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook is subdued, with automotive production declines offsetting modest support from electronics applications.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index movements were constrained by ample import availability and cautious buyer procurement strategies.
- Inventory accumulation at distributors and import arrivals pressured offers, while major plants operated without outages.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in December 2025 in South America?
- Weak end-use demand and distributor destocking outweighed steady import volumes, driving downward price pressure locally.
- Rising freight indices mildly increased landed costs, but stable feedstock formaldehyde limited upward cost pressure.
- Buyers delayed purchases anticipating year-end weakness, while import reliability sustained supply and thus softened leverage.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Polyoxymethylene Price in North America
- In the USA, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 1.27% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting elevated inventory overhang.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 2716/MT, based on reported assessments.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price remained range-bound as steady domestic runs matched muted buying by converters domestically.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast indicates modest downside near-term before seasonal restocking may support recovery in Q4.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend stayed subdued as formaldehyde feedstock costs were stable, limiting cost push-through.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remains cautious with automotive and electronics procurement subdued, restraining spot activity overall.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index movement constrained by steady operating rates, adequate inventories, and weak export demand.
- Asian import flows and logistics reduced landed costs, pressuring domestic offers and keeping prices range-bound.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in September 2025 in North America?
- Ample domestic inventories and steady production outpaced subdued downstream demand, exerting downward pressure on prices.
- Weak export interest and Asian imports reduced spot premiums, keeping the U.S. market competitively pressured.
- Stable formaldehyde feedstock costs limited cost-driven hikes, while cautious restocking restrained buying ahead of Q4.
Polyoxymethylene Price in APAC
- In South Korea, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 0.68% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting mild supply surplus.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 1906.00/MT, based on FOB Busan weekly assessments.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price activity remained muted as sellers prioritized contractual volumes, keeping the Price Index stable.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend was neutral, with formaldehyde feedstock softness limiting upstream cost pressures and margin erosion.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remains subdued as automotive and electronics offtake stayed routine, prompting restrained restocking behavior.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast points to range-bound near-term movement, with modest upside if regional restocking accelerates.
- Rising inventories and steady export availability pressured the Polyoxymethylene Price Index, prompting selective discounting on prompt cargoes.
- Domestic plants ran steady rates, supporting supply reliability while exporters adjusted spot allocations to defend market share.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Ample domestic production with elevated run rates created supply pressure, outweighing steady limited downstream demand.
- Low formaldehyde feedstock costs removed upward pressure, while occasional port delays affected prompt delivery timings.
- Limited export inquiries and cautious converter restocking sustained muted spot activity and constrained transactional volumes.
Polyoxymethylene Price in Europe
- In Germany, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 0.93% quarter-over-quarter, amid subdued demand and inventory.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 4018.33/MT, reflecting range-bound spot activity.
- German Polyoxymethylene Spot Price volatility remained limited as balanced domestic output offset seasonal inventory overhangs.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend softened due to lower natural gas and formaldehyde feedstock prices moderating.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook improved late September as converters restarted post-holiday production, supporting incremental spot purchases.
- Short-term Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast suggests modest upside driven by lean inventories and resumed automotive offtake.
- Export constraints and port congestion pressured the Polyoxymethylene Price Index, later eased by logistical improvements.
- Producers maintained stable run rates while distributors offered volume discounts to manage growing inventories effectively.
- Market participants monitored Polyoxymethylene Spot Price and Price Index movements amid competitive Asian export offers.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Balanced supply and steady domestic production limited upward pressure despite weak downstream orders and accumulation.
- Lower feedstock formaldehyde and reduced energy costs softened production cost pressures, capping seller-side pricing support.
- Port congestion eased, moderating logistics premiums while cautious buyers delayed restocking until clearer demand emerged.
Polyoxymethylene Price in South America
- In Brazil, the Polyoxymethylene Price Index fell by 1.31% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting muted demand and steady imports.
- The average Polyoxymethylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 2588.67/MT, reflecting subdued consumption patterns.
- Polyoxymethylene Spot Price weakened as continuous imports and distributor destocking increased available onshore inventories.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Forecast points to modest downward drift into early Q4 without notable supply disruptions.
- Polyoxymethylene Production Cost Trend stayed muted with easing freight and stable feedstock reducing cost pressures.
- Polyoxymethylene Demand Outlook remains weak due to automotive softness and cautious converter purchasing industrial segments.
- Polyoxymethylene Price Index reflected declines after September import arrivals replenished warehouses and eased seller leverage.
- Operational continuity at converters persisted, yet hand-to-mouth procurement and elevated inventories limited immediate price recovery.
Why did the price of Polyoxymethylene change in September 2025 in South America?
- Sustained import availability replenished stocks, reducing seller pricing power and prompting downward pressure on notations.
- Weak automotive production and cautious converter buying suppressed demand, limiting spot and contract offtake in September.
- Lower freight rates and stable feedstock costs eased landed costs, removing upward pressure on domestic prices.
