For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Pyridine Price Index fell by 1.4% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting supply and balanced demand.
• The average Pyridine price for the quarter was approximately USD 2889.33/MT across the USA.
• Pyridine Spot Price remained range-bound amid comfortable inventories and normalized distribution after October maintenance completions.
• Pyridine Price Forecast indicates mild volatility into early 2026, supported by domestic production and exports.
• Pyridine Production Cost Trend shows pressure from high ammonia costs, tightening margins for manufacturers.
• Pyridine Demand Outlook remains stable, driven by Niacinamide requirements and steady pharmaceutical and agrochemical consumption.
• Pyridine Price Index stability reflected balanced domestic flows, moderated exports, and inventory management by traders.
• Seasonal maintenance and holiday slowdowns will moderate offtake, while pre-spring restocking supports incremental procurement volumes.
Why did the price of Pyridine change in December 2025 in North America?
• High domestic inventories and steady output pressured spot liquidity, while exports and cautious buying offset.
• Elevated energy-related ammonia costs increased production expenses, squeezing margins despite feedstock availability and logistics normalization.
• Seasonal holiday slowdowns reduced downstream procurement, while planned pre-spring restocking may support modest price recovery.
APAC
• In South Korea, the Pyridine Price Index fell by 1.28% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting a slight supply overhang.
• The average Pyridine price for the quarter was approximately USD 2964.33/MT, according to Q4 data.
• Pyridine Spot Price remained range-bound, supported by steady regional imports and balanced distributor inventories.
• Pyridine Price Forecast shows small quarterly oscillations driven by seasonal demand and mild feedstock fluctuations.
• Pyridine Production Cost Trend reflected mild feedstock inflation, notably acetaldehyde and energy, compressing producer margins.
• Pyridine Demand Outlook remained cautious as agrochemical and pharmaceutical procurement softened before year-end restocking cycles.
• Pyridine Price Index volatility was limited, with distributors well stocked and exports sustaining offloading flows.
• Several producers operated at normal rates, while inventory accumulation pressured spot activity ahead of holidays.
Why did the price of Pyridine change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Increased import availability and subdued procurement reduced immediate buying, creating supply overhang and downward price pressure.
• Stable production rates and resilient regional trade limited overall volatility despite mild feedstock cost increases.
• Year-end inventory adjustments and holiday slowdowns softened demand, while distributors maintained stocks, dampening spot purchases.
Europe
• The European Pyridine market remained subdued during the quarter due to comfortable supply and cautious buying activity.
• Spot market activity stayed range-bound as steady imports and balanced distributor inventories limited volatility.
• Demand from agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors softened toward year-end, with buyers delaying procurement ahead of restocking cycles.
• Most producers operated at normal rates, leading to inventory build-up and added pressure on spot transactions before the holidays.
• Pyridine production cost pressure eased slightly, supported by a downward trend in acetaldehyde prices across Europe.
• Strong Asian acetaldehyde imports and balanced regional inventories reduced upstream cost support for Pyridine.
• Lower ethanol and ethylene feedstock costs further eased acetaldehyde production costs, limiting price support for downstream Pyridine.
• Overall, the European Pyridine market reflected a stable but weak trend, driven by ample availability, muted demand, and softer acetaldehyde feedstock dynamics.
Why did the price of Pyridine change in December 2025 in Europe?
• Comfortable supply levels and steady imports reduced buying urgency, keeping market sentiment weak and prices under pressure.
• Year-end slowdown in agrochemical and pharmaceutical demand led buyers to delay procurement, limiting spot activity.
• Softer acetaldehyde prices, supported by strong Asian imports and lower feedstock costs, reduced upstream cost support for Pyridine.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Pyridine Price Index rose by 0.83% quarter-over-quarter, due to balanced supply.
• The average Pyridine price for the quarter was approximately USD 2931.67/MT, supported by stable inventories.
• Pyridine Price Index in North America softened gradually through the quarter reflecting a mild downward trend, driven by cautious procurement and reduced offtake from key downstream industries.
• Pyridine Production Cost Trend remained stable, supported by steady prices of ammonia and acetaldehyde feedstocks and normalized energy costs across U.S. production hubs.
• The Pyridine Demand Outlook was moderate, with steady consumption in pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals (especially herbicides and insecticides), food additives, dyes, and rubber processing, though demand from crop protection and drug synthesis sectors weakened slightly in September.
• In September 2025, the Price Index decreased due to subdued demand from agrochemical manufacturers, high inventory levels, and limited export activity.
• Pyridine Price Forecast suggests continued softness into Q4 2025 unless demand rebounds from pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications.
• Domestic producers operated at balanced capacity utilization, while imports from APAC remained steady, contributing to a well-supplied market.
• Regulatory scrutiny and sustainability trends are influencing long-term demand for pyridine, especially in food-grade and pharma-grade applications.
Why did the price of Pyridine change in September 2025 in North America?
• Demand from agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors softened.
• Feedstock prices remained stable, limiting cost-driven price increases.
• High inventories and cautious buying behavior led to a dip in the Price Index.
APAC
• In South Korea, the Pyridine Price Index fell by 1.07% quarter-over-quarter, due to oversupply and reduced demand.
• The average Pyridine price for the quarter was approximately USD 3002.67/MT on CFR Busan basis.
• Pyridine Price Index in APAC weakened in July and August, but improved in September with renewed procurement activity, reflecting a modest rebound after two months of softening.
• Pyridine Production Cost Trend remained stable throughout the quarter, supported by steady prices of ammonia and acetaldehyde feedstocks and normalized energy costs across major producing countries like China and India.
• The Pyridine Demand Outlook showed signs of recovery in late Q3, driven by increased consumption in pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals (especially herbicides and insecticides), food additives, dyes, and rubber processing.
• In September 2025, the Price Index increased slightly due to seasonal restocking, improved export orders from Southeast Asia, and stronger demand from pharmaceutical and specialty chemical manufacturers.
• Pyridine Price Forecast suggests cautious optimism for Q4 2025, with prices expected to stabilize if demand from pharma and agrochemical sectors continues to improve.
• Regional producers operated at moderate-to-high-capacity utilization, while exports to Europe and the Middle East remained steady, supporting price momentum.
• Regulatory trends and the push for sustainable crop protection chemicals continue to support long-term demand for Pyridine in the APAC region.
Why did the price of Pyridine change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Seasonal restocking and improved pharmaceutical demand lifted procurement activity.
• Export activity picked up slightly, supporting a modest increase in the Price Index.
• Feedstock prices remained stable, allowing producers to maintain competitive pricing.
Europe
• Pyridine Price Index softened throughout the quarter due to cautious procurement and reduced offtake from key downstream industries.
• Pyridine Production Cost Trend remained stable, supported by steady prices of ammonia and acetaldehyde feedstocks and normalized energy costs across major European production hubs.
• The Pyridine Demand Outlook was moderate, with consistent consumption in pharmaceutical intermediates, agrochemicals (especially herbicides and insecticides), food additives, dyes, and rubber processing, though demand from crop protection and drug synthesis sectors weakened slightly in September.
• In September 2025, the Price Index decreased due to subdued demand from agrochemical manufacturers, high inventory levels, and limited export activity.
• Pyridine Price Forecast suggests continued softness into Q4 2025 unless demand rebounds from pharmaceutical and specialty chemical applications.
• European producers operated at balanced capacity utilization, while imports from APAC remained steady, contributing to a well-supplied market.
• Regulatory scrutiny and sustainability trends are influencing long-term demand for pyridine, especially in food-grade and pharma-grade applications.
Why did the price of Pyridine change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Demand from agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors softened.
• Feedstock prices remained stable, limiting cost-driven price increases.
• High inventories and cautious buying behavior led to a dip in the Price Index.
For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
• Price Index: The Pyridine Price Index in the U.S. rose by +1.2% quarter-on-quarter, reaching USD 2951/MT FOB Ohio by the end of Q2, reflecting stable supply and guarded demand amid shifting trade dynamics.
• Why did the price change in July 2025?
• The outlook for July suggests a stable-to-soft market, as softened agrochemical demand may offset steady pharmaceutical consumption, keeping price movements limited barring external trade or supply shocks.
• Market fluctuations were two-directional, with early firmness driven by tight inventory control and steady downstream offtake, followed by a return to stability as supply normalized and cautious procurement resumed.
• Pyridine Spot Price gains were supported by consistent pharmaceutical demand, while the agrochemical segment adopted a measured buying approach due to regulatory uncertainty and litigation concerns.
• The Pyridine demand outlook in pharma remained resilient, supported by domestic API production initiatives, though procurement stayed conservative due to tariff risks on Chinese precursors.
• Pyridine production cost trends were favourable, aided by lower ammonia prices and uninterrupted plant operations, ensuring reliable supply and healthy inventory levels.
APAC
• The Pyridine Price Index in China rose marginally by 0.5% in Q2 2025, reflecting a market that fluctuated between short-term gains and corrections amid cautious inventory management and shifting demand.
• Supply remained stable across the quarter, supported by consistent domestic production, steady feedstock availability, and uninterrupted plant operations.
• The Pyridine Demand Outlook was mixed; agrochemical demand softened due to the seasonal end of planting and weak herbicide exports, while pharmaceutical usage held steady on the back of routine API production, though growth was limited by trade-related cost pressures.
• The Pyridine Production Cost Trend remained flat throughout Q2, with stable ammonia and coal prices allowing manufacturers to maintain balanced production economics.
• Export activity was subdued, especially to Southeast Asia and Latin America, prompting producers to adopt tight inventory control in response to weak overseas demand and global trade uncertainty.
• The Pyridine Forecast for early Q3 suggests continued market balance, with steady supply and modest demand support from core end-use sectors, though external risks may cap any strong upside.
Europe
• The Pyridine Price Index in Europe rose marginally quarter-on-quarter in Q2 2025, with June spot prices averaging moderately amid fluctuating upstream input trends and supply adjustments.
• Why did the price change in July 2025?
The Pyridine Price Index reflected a marginal decline due to reduced downstream consumption from the agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors.
• The Pyridine Demand Outlook softened as key buyers deferred procurement in anticipation of further price corrections.
• The Pyridine Production Cost Trend declined in July as feedstock coal tar prices eased and energy costs stabilized across Western Europe. This added downward pressure on regional spot offers.
• Ample availability in the European market, supported by higher import volumes from Asia and easing logistics constraints, further contributed to bearish sentiment in the Pyridine Spot Price.
• Despite the monthly decline, the Pyridine Forecast for the near term remains rangebound, with buyers expected to return cautiously ahead of seasonal agricultural demand recovery in late Q3.
For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
The North American Pyridine market witnessed a mixed pricing trend in Q1 2025, with an overall bearish undertone compared to the previous quarter.
At the start of the quarter, prices declined by around 2% due to reduced demand from the agrochemical sector amid off-season procurement and weaker fertilizer consumption. However, improved inventory management and balanced procurement from the pharmaceutical sector helped stabilize prices through most of January and early February. The market showed signs of resilience, supported by consistent production rates and stable feedstock ammonia prices, maintaining a largely rangebound pricing environment for a considerable part of the quarter.
Mid-February marked a brief dip of 2.4%, largely influenced by agrochemical sector destocking and tepid downstream activity. However, prices rebounded slightly by 0.7% towards the month-end due to supply chain disruptions and heightened production costs. In March, a stable pricing trend prevailed again, backed by improved agricultural activity and robust pharmaceutical demand. Compared to Q4 2024, where prices showed a modest 2.7% increase, Q1 2025 reflected a softening of the bullish trend. While demand in pharma remained strong, agrochemical sector volatility kept overall market sentiment cautious.
APAC
During Q1 2025, Pyridine prices in the APAC region, especially in South Korea, remained largely stable with a mild downward bias. Compared to the modest 3.1% increase seen in Q4 2024, the first quarter of 2025 was characterized by subdued market activity and restrained price movements. Pyridine prices opened the quarter with a marginal 2.7% drop in January, driven by weak demand from the agrochemical sector due to off-season fertilizer usage and persistently high temperatures that discouraged aggressive procurement. Despite steady supply from key exporters like China and India, downstream sectors showed caution in purchasing, reflecting broader economic uncertainties. In February and March, prices plateaued at USD 2990/MT CFR Busan, as supply-demand dynamics remained balanced. Improved logistics, consistent feedstock availability, and moderate consumption levels kept the market in equilibrium. Regulatory adjustments such as changes to K-REACH influenced short-term procurement strategies, but overall demand remained muted. Compared to the prior quarter's growth phase, Q1 2025 marked a shift toward price stability and cautious market sentiment amid political and economic headwinds, with limited upward pricing momentum.
Europe
In the first quarter of 2025, the Pyridine market in Europe maintained its upward trajectory, supported by consistent demand across key end-use industries. The agrochemical sector remained a major driver, as the planting season in many parts of Europe spurred the need for herbicides and pesticides derived from Pyridine. Pharmaceutical demand also stayed strong, especially for the synthesis of vitamins and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The electronics and coatings industries further contributed to the market's robustness, using Pyridine in specialized formulations and intermediates.
Sustainability and environmental considerations continued to shape market strategies, with firms accelerating the shift towards green chemistry and circular manufacturing models. European producers increasingly invested in energy-efficient production methods and bio-based feedstocks, aligning with EU environmental targets. Despite facing elevated raw material prices, particularly for acetaldehyde and ammonia, companies successfully optimized operations and passed on some costs downstream.
Overall, the Pyridine market in Europe exhibited steady growth in Q1 2025, supported by resilient end-user demand and strategic investments in sustainable innovation. Market participants remained cautiously optimistic, focusing on technological upgrades and regional supply chain diversification to buffer against external shocks such as inflationary pressures and international trade uncertainties.
