For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Propargyl Alcohol Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026 and settled at 15490/MT, driven by elevated feedstock and energy costs.
- Methanol and calcium carbide feedstock costs remained elevated, increasing Propargyl Alcohol production expenses in Q2 2026.
- European natural gas prices remained elevated on average in Q2 2026, contributing to higher Propargyl Alcohol energy costs.
- Producer prices increased by 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026, reflecting rising input costs for manufacturing.
- Industrial production showed 0.0% year-on-year growth in May 2026, with the Manufacturing Index contracting in June 2026.
- A 2.3% year-on-year CPI in June 2026 indicated easing general cost pressures, yet consumer confidence was negative at -14.6%.
- Retail sales increased by 1.8% year-on-year in May 2026, supported by a stable 3.8% unemployment rate.
- Trade flow disruptions and constrained domestic acetylene production tightened Propargyl Alcohol supply in Europe during Q2 2026.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Elevated methanol and calcium carbide costs increased Propargyl Alcohol production expenses in Q2 2026.
- Trade disruptions and constrained acetylene production tightened Propargyl Alcohol supply in Europe during Q2 2026.
- Producer prices rose 2.2% year-on-year in May 2026, increasing overall manufacturing costs.
Propargyl Alcohol Prices in North America
- In United States, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by significant cost pressures.
- Propargyl Alcohol production costs increased as the Producer Price Index (PPI) surged 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.5% year-over-year in June 2026, contributing to higher operational costs for producers.
- Methanol feedstock costs edged higher in June 2026, and energy input costs surged in Q2 2026, raising expenses.
- Propargyl Alcohol demand saw slight growth as industrial production expanded 0.7% year-over-year in June 2026.
- Robust retail sales, up 6.9% year-over-year in May 2026, and consumer confidence at 91.2 in June 2026 supported demand.
- A 4.2% unemployment rate in June 2026 further supported consumer spending, aiding Propargyl Alcohol demand in Q2 2026.
- Automotive demand for new light vehicles strengthened in June 2026, boosting Propargyl Alcohol use in electroplating applications.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in June 2026 in North America?
- Producer Price Index (PPI) surged 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026, increasing raw material costs.
- Energy input costs for manufacturers significantly rose in Q2 2026, impacting production.
- Strong retail sales, up 6.9% year-over-year in May 2026, supported end-use product demand.
Propargyl Alcohol Prices in APAC
- In China, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, reflecting mixed macroeconomic signals.
- Propargyl Alcohol production costs increased in Q2 2026, driven by a 4.1% PPI rise year-over-year in June 2026.
- Demand for Propargyl Alcohol trended upward in Q2 2026, supported by 5.3% industrial production growth in June 2026.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in June 2026, indicating increased industrial activity and Propargyl Alcohol demand.
- Methanol feedstock costs for formaldehyde declined significantly in Northeast Asia during Q2 2026, easing production expenses.
- Propargyl Alcohol demand outlook was tempered by low retail sales growth of 1.0% and 5.0% unemployment in June 2026.
- Supply-side pressures increased in Q2 2026 as major formaldehyde production facilities in China resumed operations.
- Propargyl Alcohol price forecast suggests stability, balancing robust industrial demand against rising input costs in Q2 2026.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Industrial production grew by 5.3% year-over-year in June 2026, boosting Propargyl Alcohol demand in APAC.
- Producer Price Index rose 4.1% year-over-year in June 2026, increasing Propargyl Alcohol production costs.
- Low consumer price index at 1.0% year-over-year in June 2026 indicated cautious consumer demand.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Propargyl Alcohol Prices in North America
- In United States, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the Producer Price Index reached 4.0%.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Price Index climbed during March 2026, reflecting a 3.3% Consumer Price Index inflation rate.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 because the Manufacturing Index expanded across industrial sectors.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% in March 2026, while oil-directed drilling rig counts increased in January 2026.
- Retail sales grew 4.0% and consumer confidence reached 91.8 in March 2026, supporting specialty chemical applications.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Price Forecast remained elevated in March 2026 alongside a stable 4.3% national unemployment rate.
- Natural gas feedstock prices spiked in January 2026, and global chemical supply balances tightened in March 2026.
- Chemical import flows faced severe logistical disruptions in March 2026, further constraining domestic precursor availability.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in March 2026 in North America?
- Broader chemical feedstock costs surged in March 2026 following sudden Middle East regional supply disruptions.
- United States natural gas storage inventories plummeted in January 2026 following massive winter weather withdrawals.
- Demand for methanol, a primary chemical precursor for Propargyl Alcohol, strengthened significantly in Q1 2026.
Propargyl Alcohol Prices in APAC
- In China, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by upstream cost-push pressures.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 0.5% year-over-year.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 because industrial production grew 5.7% year-over-year.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, which increased Propargyl Alcohol consumption in metal finishing applications.
- Consumer prices grew 1.0% year-over-year in March 2026, supporting baseline Propargyl Alcohol demand in pharmaceutical end-markets.
- Retail sales grew 1.7% and unemployment reached 5.4% in March 2026, limiting consumer-driven electroplating demand.
- Consumer confidence stood at 91.6 in February 2026, which reduced Propargyl Alcohol usage in automotive manufacturing.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Price Forecast remained elevated in Q1 2026 as broader chemical export demand surged.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Feedstock methanol costs strengthened and upstream crude oil energy costs spiked significantly in March 2026.
- Middle East feedstock constraints extended broader petrochemical supply tightness throughout the entire Q1 2026 period.
- Overall chemical export volumes surged in March 2026, which tightened domestic material availability in China.
Propargyl Alcohol Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by strengthened natural gas energy costs.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as consumer inflation reached 2.7 percent.
- Despite the rising Propargyl Alcohol Price Index, producer prices fell 0.2 percent in March 2026.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Demand Outlook improved significantly as the national Manufacturing Index expanded during March 2026.
- Stagnant industrial production at 0.0 percent in February 2026 limited heavy industry consumption of Propargyl Alcohol.
- Modest retail sales growth of 0.7 percent in February 2026 supported baseline Propargyl Alcohol intermediate applications.
- Natural gas energy costs for Propargyl Alcohol production strengthened in Q1 2026 amid Middle East tensions.
- The Propargyl Alcohol Price Forecast remained elevated as methanol precursor consumption strengthened throughout Q1 2026.
- Automotive sector demand for downstream Propargyl Alcohol applications weakened noticeably during the Q1 2026 period.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Natural gas energy costs for Propargyl Alcohol production strengthened significantly across Europe during Q1 2026.
- European supply risks for methanol, a critical Propargyl Alcohol feedstock, intensified heavily in March 2026.
- Middle East trade flow disruptions threatened European imports of Propargyl Alcohol precursors in March 2026.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Propargyl Alcohol Prices in North America
- In United States, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index rose in Q4 2025, driven by increased input costs and robust industrial activity.
- Propargyl Alcohol production costs rose from a 2.7% CPI increase in December and a 3.0% PPI increase in November 2025.
- Propargyl Alcohol demand outlook was supported by a 2.0% year-over-year increase in industrial production in December 2025.
- Henry Hub natural gas spot prices softened in October 2025, easing some production cost pressures for Propargyl Alcohol.
- US business inventories increased in October 2025, while manufacturing inventories remained unchanged.
- Retail sales increased by 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, indicating healthy consumer spending.
- The unemployment rate was 4.4% in December 2025, supporting overall economic activity and demand.
- Trade and tariff volatility remained a significant theme for the chemical industry throughout Q4 2025.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, with a 3.0% year-over-year PPI increase in November 2025, pressured Propargyl Alcohol prices upward.
- Increased industrial production by 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025 supported demand, contributing to price increases.
- Softening Henry Hub natural gas spot prices in October 2025 provided some relief to Propargyl Alcohol production costs.
Propargyl Alcohol Prices in APAC
- In China, Propargyl Alcohol Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by a 1.9% PPI decline in December 2025.
- Propargyl Alcohol production costs surged through December 2025, driven by rising methanol feedstock costs.
- Manufacturing new orders declined in October 2025, impacting Propargyl Alcohol demand early in Q4.
- Industrial Production in China grew 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting Propargyl Alcohol demand.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating increased industrial activity for Propargyl Alcohol.
- Methanol supply disruptions occurred in Q4 2025 due to production maintenances and import difficulties.
- Calcium carbide production costs faced upward pressure in Q4 2025, impacting Propargyl Alcohol expenses.
- China's CPI rose 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand.
- Foreign orders for manufacturing rose fastest in November 2025, influencing Propargyl Alcohol trade.
- Retail sales grew 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, tempering Propargyl Alcohol demand in consumer uses.
- Propargyl Alcohol prices were assessed at USD 6786/ MT in Q4.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index declined 1.9% year-on-year in December, exerting downward pressure.
- Methanol feedstock costs surged through December 2025, increasing Propargyl Alcohol production expenses.
- Industrial Production grew 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, providing some underlying demand support.
Propargyl Alcohol Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, reflecting weakening industrial demand.
- Propargyl Alcohol production costs rose in Q4 2025 due to elevated energy and raw material expenses in October 2025.
- Demand faced headwinds as Germany's Manufacturing Index was contracting in December 2025, and consumer confidence declined to -17.5.
- The chemical sector outlook deteriorated in November 2025, despite a 0.8% increase in industrial production in October 2025.
- The Producer Price Index declined by 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating a bearish environment for industrial products.
- Automotive sector production rebounded sharply in November 2025, providing a positive signal for Propargyl Alcohol consumption.
- Stable consumer purchasing power (CPI 1.8% in December 2025) and 1.1% retail sales growth in November 2025 offered mild indirect support.
- A moderate unemployment rate of 6.2% in December 2025 suggested a stable, yet not robust, labor market.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Weakening industrial demand, with a contracting Manufacturing Index in December 2025, pressured Propargyl Alcohol prices.
- Elevated energy and raw material costs in October 2025 increased production expenses, impacting Propargyl Alcohol pricing.
- A Producer Price Index decline of 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025 signaled industrial price erosion.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increasing feedstock and freight costs.
- Propargyl Alcohol production costs increased in Q3 2025, influenced by rising Formaldehyde, Methanol, Acetylene prices.
- The Producer Price Index for basic organic chemicals showed mixed trends in Q3 2025.
- Demand for Propargyl Alcohol was supported by pharmaceutical/medical manufacturing expansion in Q3 2025.
- Overall new chemical industry orders fell in Q3 2025, with domestic and foreign orders dropping.
- Industrial Production Index decreased 0.4% in July, then ticked up 0.1% in August 2025.
- Construction spending decreased 0.1% in July, then increased 0.32% in August and 0.1% in September 2025.
- U.S. tariffs on imported chemicals and shrinking inventories increased domestic production costs in Q3.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising feedstock costs, like Formaldehyde and Methanol, pressured Propargyl Alcohol prices upward in Q3.
- Increased U.S. tariffs on imported chemicals raised domestic production costs during Q3.
- Chemical industry destocking and higher freight costs supported Propargyl Alcohol prices in Q3.
APAC
- In China, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by declining raw material costs.
- Propargyl Alcohol production costs declined in Q3 2025 due to significant drops in formaldehyde and methanol prices.
- Demand supported by strong automotive manufacturing output growth of 16.8% in September 2025.
- The pharmaceutical sector showed robust activity in July 2025, boosting Propargyl Alcohol demand.
- Industrial electricity prices fell in Q3 2025, reducing energy costs for Propargyl Alcohol production.
- Fixed asset investment in chemical manufacturing decreased 5.6% year-to-date September 2025, impacting future supply.
- Strategic oil inventory builds averaged 0.8 million barrels per day through September 2025, supporting corrosion inhibitor demand.
- Freight rates continued their downward trend in Q3 2025, contributing to lower overall logistics costs.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Declining feedstock prices and a 5.7% decrease in chemical raw material Producer Price Index in August 2025 reduced production costs.
- Falling industrial electricity prices in Q3 2025 further lowered energy inputs for manufacturing.
- Industrial production grew 6.5% in September 2025, but consumer confidence at 94.7 in August 2025 tempered demand.
Europe
- In Germany, the Propargyl Alcohol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, due to declining production costs.
- Propargyl Alcohol production costs decreased in Q3 2025, as German natural gas prices retreated by -11% in August.
- Acetylene prices in Europe also saw a moderate decrease during Q3 2025, reducing feedstock expenses.
- Demand was supported by the German pharmaceutical sector, with output firming 3.4% in Q3 2025.
- German automotive sector output rose sharply by 12.3% in September 2025, boosting specific downstream demand.
- Overall industrial production in Germany fell by -0.8% quarter-on-quarter in Q3 2025, indicating market weakness.
- German chemical production declined by 0.5% compared to the preceding three months in Q3 2025.
- Economic sentiment in Germany improved to 91.5 points in September 2025, suggesting cautious optimism.
Why did the price of Propargyl Alcohol change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Natural gas prices in Germany decreased by -10.7% year-on-year in September 2025, reducing energy costs.
- The Producer Price Index for basic chemicals in Germany fell by -2.2% year-on-year in September 2025.
- German automotive sector output rose sharply by 12.3% in September 2025, providing some demand support.
