For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Tertiary Butylamine Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Tertiary Butylamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging ammonia feedstock costs.
- The Tertiary Butylamine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0 percent year-over-year.
- North American ammonia feedstock costs surged in February 2026, elevating the baseline Tertiary Butylamine Price Index.
- Consumer inflation reached 3.3 percent in March 2026, pushing energy-intensive Tertiary Butylamine production expenses upward.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, while industrial production grew 0.7 percent, supporting chemical consumption.
- Retail sales grew 4.0 percent, and unemployment held at 4.3 percent in March 2026, sustaining tire replacement.
- Consumer confidence hit 91.8 in March 2026, keeping the Tertiary Butylamine Demand Outlook stable for aftermarket automotive applications.
- Domestic auto production weakened in February 2026, keeping original equipment automotive sector demand muted throughout Q1 2026.
- The Tertiary Butylamine Price Forecast remained firm as United States C4 petrochemical building block costs climbed in March 2026.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butylamine change in March 2026 in North America?
- United States butadiene and C4 petrochemical building block costs climbed steadily upward in March 2026.
- Severe geopolitical tensions in the Middle East disrupted global ammonia trade flows in March 2026.
- United States natural gas prompt-month prices plummeted as mild temperatures eased demand in March 2026.
Tertiary Butylamine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Tertiary Butylamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- The Tertiary Butylamine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as PPI grew by 0.5%.
- The Tertiary Butylamine Demand Outlook remained supported in March 2026 as CPI increased by 1.0%.
- Industrial production grew 5.7% in March 2026, driving Tertiary Butylamine consumption in rubber accelerator applications.
- Retail sales grew 1.7,% and unemployment reached 5.4% in March 2026, limiting automotive sector consumption.
- Consumer confidence hit 91.6 in February 2026, dampening downstream automotive demand for the chemical intermediate.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, reflecting a recovery in industrial activity and consumption.
- Ammonia and isobutylene feedstock costs surged in March 2026 due to Middle East supply absences.
- The Tertiary Butylamine Price Forecast reflected upward pressure in March 2026 following suspended nitrogen exports.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butylamine change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Ammonia feedstock costs surged across Asia in March 2026 due to Middle East supply absences.
- Export volumes plummeted in March 2026 after China suspended exports of key nitrogen chemical products.
- Agricultural demand for ammonia-based derivatives strengthened in March 2026 ahead of the spring application season.
Tertiary Butylamine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Tertiary Butylamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging naphtha costs.
- The Tertiary Butylamine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as consumer inflation reached 2.7 percent.
- Despite producer prices declining 0.2 percent in March 2026, the Tertiary Butylamine Price Index remained elevated.
- The Tertiary Butylamine Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 because the national Manufacturing Index expanded.
- Industrial production remained stagnant in February 2026, limiting overall chemical sector consumption.
- Retail sales grew 0.7 percent, and unemployment held at 4.2 percent in February 2026, supporting consumption.
- Consumer confidence dropped to a -24.7 index in March 2026, weakening automotive tire sector demand.
- The Tertiary Butylamine Price Forecast reflected upward pressure in March 2026 after Middle East petrochemical exports plummeted.
- European chemical producer inventories tightened in January 2026 as regional production capacity utilization weakened.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butylamine change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Naphtha feedstock costs surged in March 2026 due to severe Middle East supply route disruptions.
- Ammonia feedstock imports into Europe slowed in February 2026 following new carbon border regulations.
- Regional petrochemical plants curbed chemical production in March 2026 due to plunging naphtha feedstock availability.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Tertiary Butylamine Prices in APAC
- Tertiary Butylamine prices in Asia were recorded at 2890 USD/MT in December 2025.
- In China, the Tertiary Butylamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, reflecting declining producer prices.
- Tertiary Butylamine production costs decreased in Q4 2025, as ammonia feedstock costs declined in December 2025.
- China's Industrial Production rose by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting industrial chemical demand.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in the broader manufacturing sector.
- Automotive production and sales reached new highs in Q4 2025, positively impacting Tertiary Butylamine demand.
- The Producer Price Index declined by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting broad deflationary pressures.
- Consumer Price Index rose 0.8%, Retail Sales 0.9%, and unemployment was 5.1% in December 2025, indicating subdued consumer activity.
- China's chemical overcapacity and increased exports in 2025 exerted downward pressure on Tertiary Butylamine prices.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butylamine change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index declined by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting broad deflationary pressures.
- Ammonia feedstock costs decreased at the end of December 2025, reducing Tertiary Butylamine production expenses.
- China's general chemical overcapacity continued to build throughout 2025, increasing supply pressure.
Tertiary Butylamine Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Tertiary Butylamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, due to rising input costs.
- Tertiary Butylamine production costs increased, influenced by a 3.0% year-over-year rise in PPI in November 2025.
- Tertiary Butylamine demand received support from a 2.0% year-over-year increase in industrial production in December 2025.
- The Tertiary Butylamine price forecast indicates upward pressure from inflation, as CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025.
- Life sciences manufacturing commitments reached unprecedented levels in Q4 2025, boosting Tertiary Butylamine demand.
- Automotive demand experienced a reversal in momentum in October 2025, impacting Tertiary Butylamine consumption.
- US manufacturing output declined in Q4 2025, contributing to lower chemical capacity utilization rates.
- Trade and tariff volatility in Q4 2025 complicated chemical supply chain planning and costs.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butylamine change in December 2025 in North America?
- Producer Price Index rose 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, increasing Tertiary Butylamine input costs.
- Industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting Tertiary Butylamine demand.
- Consumer confidence declined to 89.1 in December 2025, indicating weakening sentiment for end-use products.
Tertiary Butylamine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Tertiary Butylamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, due to weak industrial demand and import competition.
- Tertiary Butylamine production costs remained elevated in Q4 2025, driven by high energy and ammonia feedstock expenses.
- Demand for Tertiary Butylamine was weighed down by a weak industrial economy in Germany in Q4 2025.
- German industrial production grew modestly by 0.8% year-on-year in October 2025, providing limited demand support.
- The Producer Price Index declined 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, pressuring Tertiary Butylamine selling prices downward.
- Consumer confidence remained pessimistic at -12.0% in December 2025, dampening Tertiary Butylamine demand in consumer applications.
- The unemployment rate remained low at 3.8% in November 2025, supporting overall demand via a healthy labor market.
- Retail sales showed modest growth of 0.8% year-on-year in October 2025, indicating stable consumer demand for related end products.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butylamine change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer Price Index declined 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, pressuring Tertiary Butylamine prices.
- Weakened demand sentiment and low order backlogs impacted the German chemical industry in Q4 2025.
- Increased competitive pressure from cheap imports in October 2025 contributed to price declines.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the Tertiary Butylamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increasing overall input costs.
- Tertiary Butylamine production costs increased due to a 2.6% year-over-year PPI rise in August 2025.
- Demand outlook was mixed, with industrial production increasing only 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025.
- Strong US retail sales, up 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, indirectly supported demand.
- Isobutylene feedstock costs eased marginally in Q3 2025, partially offsetting other rising expenses.
- Chemical industry inventories tightened in Q3 2025 as companies accelerated destocking efforts.
- US manufacturing production expanded in Q3 2025, alongside strengthened automotive light vehicle sales.
- A 3.0% year-over-year CPI increase in September 2025 indicated inflation impacting production costs.
- The unemployment rate remained low at 4.3% in September 2025, supporting consumer purchasing power.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butylamine change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising overall input and raw material costs for chemical manufacturers in Q3 2025.
- A 2.6% year-over-year PPI increase in August 2025 elevated production expenses.
- Tightening chemical industry inventories in Q3 2025 contributed to upward price pressure.
Europe
- In Germany, the Tertiary Butylamine Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by subdued industrial demand.
- Tertiary Butylamine production costs faced upward pressure in Q3 2025 due to strengthened naphtha and rising ammonia feedstock expenses.
- Demand for Tertiary Butylamine was subdued in Q3 2025, as Germany's Manufacturing Index was contracting.
- Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing overall consumption of Tertiary Butylamine intermediates.
- The 2.4% CPI increase in September 2025 suggested rising operational expenses for Tertiary Butylamine producers.
- Lower producer prices, down 1.7% in September 2025, primarily due to energy, offered some relief to production costs.
- Elevated isobutylene inventories and subdued European chemical capacity utilization impacted Tertiary Butylamine market dynamics.
- Tertiary Butylamine demand outlook remains cautious, despite a 0.2% rise in retail sales in September 2025.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butylamine change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Subdued industrial production, down 1.0% in September 2025, reduced overall demand for Tertiary Butylamine.
- Rising naphtha and ammonia feedstock costs in Q3 2025 exerted upward pressure on Tertiary Butylamine production expenses.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 signaled weaker industrial activity, dampening Tertiary Butylamine consumption.
APAC
- In China, Tertiary Butylamine prices fell in Q3 2025, reflecting contracting manufacturing and weak producer prices.
- Tertiary Butylamine production costs remained stable in Q3 2025, as petrochemical feedstock prices for olefins held steady.
- Automotive production and sales strengthened in Q3 2025, particularly New Energy Vehicles, supporting TBA demand.
- The pharmaceutical sector showed strong demand for Tertiary Butylamine in Q3 2025, driven by surging innovative drug approvals.
- Overall industrial demand for Tertiary Butylamine faced headwinds from a contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025.
- China's industrial production grew 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, providing underlying support for chemical demand.
- Weak consumer confidence (89.6) and deflationary CPI (-0.3% YoY) in September 2025 dampened overall end-use demand.
- Persistent overcapacity in China's chemical supply in 2025 contributed to a global oversupply situation for Tertiary Butylamine.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butylamine change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 indicated reduced industrial activity, lowering chemical demand.
- Weak producer prices, down 2.3% YoY in September 2025, reflected weak industrial demand.
- Deflationary consumer prices, down 0.3% YoY in September 2025, signaled weak consumer spending.
