For the Quarter Ending March 2026
TPG Diacrylate Prices in North America
- In the United States, the TPG Diacrylate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream propylene costs.
- The TPG Diacrylate Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0% year-over-year.
- Consumer prices increased 3.3% year-over-year in March 2026, pushing TPG Diacrylate prices upward through cost-push inflation.
- The TPG Diacrylate Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 because retail sales grew 4.0% year-over-year, supporting packaging.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% year-over-year, and the Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving industrial coatings consumption.
- The 4.3% unemployment rate and 91.8 consumer confidence index in March 2026 sustained baseline consumer goods packaging demand.
- Downstream construction demand strengthened for TPG Diacrylate applications as United States housing starts surged in Jan 2026.
- The TPG Diacrylate Price Forecast remained elevated in March 2026 because regional outages limited United States propylene supplies.
Why did the price of TPG Diacrylate change in March 2026 in North America?
- United States propylene feedstock costs surged in late March 2026 due to tightening supply conditions.
- Shipping restrictions from the Strait of Hormuz disrupted chemical market trade flows in March 2026.
- Brent crude oil spot prices surged in March 2026 due to Middle East geopolitical conflicts.
TPG Diacrylate Prices in APAC
- In China, the TPG Diacrylate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream feedstock costs.
- The TPG Diacrylate Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the Producer Price Index rose 0.5%.
- The TPG Diacrylate Demand Outlook strengthened during March 2026, supported by a 5.7% increase in industrial production.
- Consumer prices rose 1.0% in March 2026, while sluggish 1.7% retail sales growth limited consumer packaging demand.
- In February 2026, consumer confidence hit 91.6, and in March 2026, unemployment reached 5.4%, dampening discretionary spending.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, reflecting a sharp rebound in industrial applications and new orders.
- Upstream naphtha and propylene oxide costs spiked across Northeast Asia in March 2026 due to supply shocks.
- The TPG Diacrylate Price Forecast remained elevated in Q1 2026 as Asian petrochemical inventories depleted significantly.
Why did the price of TPG Diacrylate change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Propylene feedstock costs surged in Q1 2026 due to regional supply shocks and shipping disruptions.
- Domestic chemical stockpiles tightened in March 2026 as refiners prioritized fuel over petrochemical derivative production.
- High-tech manufacturing sector activity strengthened in March 2026, driving robust industrial consumption and new orders.
TPG Diacrylate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the TPG Diacrylate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream production costs.
- The TPG Diacrylate Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as inflation reached 2.7%, elevating operational expenses.
- Despite producer prices declining 0.2% in March 2026, European propylene and acrylic acid production costs spiked simultaneously.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, yet overall European manufacturing activity contracted throughout Q1 2026.
- Industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0% in February 2026, limiting the TPG Diacrylate Demand Outlook for coatings.
- Retail sales grew 0.7%, and unemployment stayed at 4.2% in February 2026, sustaining baseline packaging consumption.
- Consumer confidence dropped to -24.7 in March 2026, negatively impacting TPG Diacrylate consumption in premium packaging applications.
- European petrochemical buyers depleted existing stocks in March 2026 to mitigate the immediate impact of supply disruptions.
- The TPG Diacrylate Price Forecast remained elevated in March 2026 as Middle Eastern refined product exports plummeted.
Why did the price of TPG Diacrylate change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Naphtha feedstock costs surged in March 2026 due to severe Middle Eastern geopolitical supply shocks.
- Regional availability of propylene feedstock was constrained in Q1 2026 following severe energy infrastructure attacks.
- Downstream demand for acrylic acid derivatives weakened in March 2026 as buyers resisted surging costs.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
TPG Diacrylate Prices in APAC
- In China, the TPG Diacrylate Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by easing feedstock costs.
- TPG Diacrylate production costs decreased as propylene feedstock prices sharply declined in early November 2025.
- The TPG Diacrylate Price Index faced downward pressure from a negative PPI of -1.9% in December 2025.
- TPG Diacrylate demand outlook was mixed, with weak retail sales (0.9% YoY) in December 2025 offsetting industrial growth.
- Manufacturing new orders declined in October 2025, but returned to expansion in December 2025, impacting demand.
- Consumer sentiment cooled in Q4 2025, with CPI at 0.8% YoY in December 2025, dampening TPG Diacrylate demand.
- Industrial production grew by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, providing some support for TPG Diacrylate demand.
- Downstream coatings and adhesive producers maintained conservative procurement strategies in November 2025.
Why did the price of TPG Diacrylate change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Propylene feedstock costs eased significantly in early November 2025, reducing TPG Diacrylate production expenses.
- Weak consumer demand, evidenced by 0.8% CPI YoY in December 2025, dampened TPG Diacrylate consumption.
- Manufacturing Index returned to expansion in December 2025, yet downstream sectors showed muted consumption.
TPG Diacrylate Prices in North America
- In the United States, the TPG Diacrylate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by moderately weakened manufacturing output.
- TPG Diacrylate production costs were impacted by a 2.7% year-over-year CPI increase in December 2025.
- Natural gas feedstock costs sharply weakened at the close of Q4 2025, easing TPG Diacrylate production expenses.
- TPG Diacrylate demand outlook was supported by a 2.0% year-over-year industrial production increase in December 2025.
- Industrial construction starts plummeted in Q4 2025, negatively affecting TPG Diacrylate consumption.
- National industrial vacancy expanded in Q4 2025, indicating swelled industrial inventories of TPG Diacrylate.
- US goods and services exports decreased in November 2025, while imports increased, impacting trade flows.
- Retail sales increased 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, bolstering demand for TPG Diacrylate in consumer goods.
- Consumer confidence declined to 89.1 in December 2025, tempering discretionary spending for end products.
Why did the price of TPG Diacrylate change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising CPI (2.7% year-over-year in December 2025) increased TPG Diacrylate production costs.
- Industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting demand.
- Consumer confidence declined to 89.1 in December 2025, tempering discretionary demand.
TPG Diacrylate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the TPG Diacrylate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by declining producer prices and weak demand.
- Producer prices declined 2.5% in December 2025, exerting downward pressure on TPG Diacrylate market values during the quarter.
- Retail sales rose 1.5% in December 2025, bolstering demand for packaging inks utilizing TPG Diacrylate despite economic headwinds.
- Automotive refinish coatings demand softened in Q4 2025, reducing consumption of reactive diluents in industrial applications.
- Naphtha feedstock values softened in late Q4 2025, lowering production costs for acrylate derivatives amidst volatile energy markets.
- Consumer confidence registered -12.0 in December 2025, suppressing demand for durable goods and associated wood coating formulations.
- Import availability from Asia expanded in late 2025, challenging domestic pricing power as European export competitiveness faded.
- Downstream converters maintained lean inventories through year-end 2025, limiting spot market activity for TPG Diacrylate.
- The TPG Diacrylate Price Forecast anticipates stabilization as industrial production recovered slightly by 0.8% in November 2025.
Why did the price of TPG Diacrylate change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices dropped 2.5% in December 2025, reducing manufacturing overheads for chemical producers.
- Demand from automotive and construction sectors contracted throughout Q4 2025, limiting volume offtake.
- Naphtha feedstock costs softened in late Q4 2025, easing input expenditures for manufacturers.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the TPG Diacrylate Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by mixed market signals.
- TPG Diacrylate production costs increased in Q3 2025, driven by rising overall input and raw material costs for manufacturers.
- Feedstock propylene prices marginally declined in North America during Q3 2025, offering some cost relief.
- Overall chemical demand in the US weakened in Q3 2025, with downstream coatings and adhesives showing subdued activity.
- Industrial production showed near-stagnant 0.1 percent YoY growth in September 2025, dampening industrial TPG Diacrylate demand.
- Strong retail sales, up 5.42 percent YoY in September 2025, supported TPG Diacrylate demand in consumer goods.
- Consumer confidence declined in September 2025, impacting discretionary spending, despite a 4.3 percent unemployment rate.
- Rising CPI of 3.0 percent in September 2025 suggests increased raw material and logistics costs for producers.
Why did the price of TPG Diacrylate change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, with PPI up 2.6 percent in August 2025, pressured TPG Diacrylate prices.
- Weakened chemical demand and subdued downstream activity in Q3 2025 limited upward price movement.
- Ample Acrylic Acid inventories and elevated imports in Q3 2025 ensured stable TPG Diacrylate supply.
APAC
- In China, the TPG Diacrylate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by producer price deflation.
- TPG Diacrylate production costs declined in Q3 2025 due to softened propylene feedstock and lower acrylic acid prices.
- Demand outlook for TPG Diacrylate was mixed, with consumer confidence at 89.6 in September 2025 indicating pessimism.
- Industrial Production increased 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting TPG Diacrylate manufacturing demand.
- Retail Sales grew 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, boosting TPG Diacrylate demand in consumer goods coatings.
- The Manufacturing Index was Contracting in September 2025, suggesting reduced industrial activity and TPG Diacrylate demand.
- Global chemical overcapacity in Q3 2025 exerted downward pressure on TPG Diacrylate prices and market stability.
- New export orders for China's manufacturing sector strengthened in September 2025, offering some demand support.
- Unemployment rate stood at 5.2% in September 2025, signaling underlying economic caution impacting consumer spending.
Why did the price of TPG Diacrylate change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index fell 2.3% in September 2025, indicating industrial price deflation.
- Consumer Price Index decreased 0.3% in September 2025, reflecting subdued consumer demand.
- Propylene feedstock costs softened in Q3 2025, leading to declining upstream acrylic acid prices.
Europe
- In Germany, TPG Diacrylate Price Index fell in Q3 2025, due to subdued demand and lower producer prices.
- TPG Diacrylate production costs saw mixed trends, September 2025 producer prices down 1.7% offsetting high raw material costs.
- TPG Diacrylate demand remained subdued as Manufacturing Index contracted and September industrial production fell 1.0%.
- Persistent overcapacity in Europe intensified competitive pressure, impacting TPG Diacrylate sales prices.
- Manufacturing production declined slightly in Q3 2025; automotive output surged in September after August plunge.
- German chemical exports weakened, imports increased, and new tariffs impacted US business in July 2025.
- Elevated natural gas prices contributed to high energy costs in Germany in Q3 2025, despite government electricity tax cuts.
- The 2.4% CPI increase in September 2025 indicated rising inflation, impacting raw material costs and consumer purchasing.
- Retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025; unemployment remained stable at 6.3%, indicating cautious consumer spending.
Why did the price of TPG Diacrylate change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Weak industrial demand, contracting Manufacturing Index, reduced TPG Diacrylate orders.
- Lower producer prices, down 1.7% in September, pressured TPG Diacrylate pricing.
- Persistent overcapacity intensified competitive pressure on TPG Diacrylate sales prices.
