For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Trichloroethylene Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Trichloroethylene Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by escalating production costs.
- The Trichloroethylene Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose by 4.0% year-over-year.
- Consumer inflation reached 3.3% in March 2026, pushing up logistics and operational expenses for Trichloroethylene producers.
- The Trichloroethylene Demand Outlook remained positive in March 2026 as the Manufacturing Index expanded, boosting solvent consumption.
- Industrial production grew by 0.7% in March 2026, supporting steady baseline consumption of Trichloroethylene in metalworking applications.
- Retail sales increased by 4.0% in March 2026, sustaining Trichloroethylene demand for consumer durable goods manufacturing.
- Ethylene feedstock costs faced upward pressure from strengthening natural gas prices throughout Q1 2026, elevating production expenses.
- Industrial demand faced regulatory uncertainty as the EPA delayed its Trichloroethylene ban implementation in March 2026.
- The Trichloroethylene Price Forecast indicated sustained upward pressure in Q1 2026 due to elevated petrochemical production costs.
Why did the price of Trichloroethylene change in March 2026 in North America?
- Producer prices rose by 4.0% in March 2026, directly increasing Trichloroethylene manufacturing input material expenses.
- Ethylene feedstock production costs faced upward pressure from strengthening natural gas prices throughout Q1 2026.
- The domestic Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving higher industrial consumption of Trichloroethylene solvents.
Trichloroethylene Prices in APAC
- In China, the Trichloroethylene Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by spiked feedstock costs.
- The Trichloroethylene Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 as industrial production grew by 5.7 percent year-over-year.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, boosting industrial solvent consumption across the domestic manufacturing sector.
- The Trichloroethylene Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026, aligning with a 0.5 percent producer price rise.
- Consumer prices rose 1.0 percent, and retail sales grew 1.7 percent in March 2026, maintaining baseline consumption.
- Urban unemployment reached 5.4 percent in March 2026, while consumer confidence hit 91.6 in February 2026.
- Calcium carbide run rates climbed in March 2026 to offset ethylene-based supply shortfalls amid feedstock tightness.
- The Trichloroethylene Price Forecast remained elevated in March 2026 as Chinese chemical exports strengthened amid global disruptions.
Why did the price of Trichloroethylene change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Energy and chemical feedstock costs spiked in March 2026 following severe supply disruptions in the Middle East.
- Asian chemical supply tightened abruptly in March 2026 as regional producers cut production amid naphtha shortages.
- Export demand for Chinese ethylene surged in March 2026, further straining domestic precursor availability for chemical synthesis.
Trichloroethylene Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Trichloroethylene Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging ethylene costs.
- The Trichloroethylene Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as consumer inflation reached 2.7 percent year-over-year.
- Despite the rising Trichloroethylene Price Index, producer prices declined slightly by -0.2 percent in March 2026.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, which supported the Trichloroethylene Demand Outlook for metal degreasing.
- Industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0 percent year-over-year in February 2026, limiting broader Trichloroethylene consumption growth.
- Retail sales grew 0.7 percent, and unemployment held at 4.2 percent in February 2026, sustaining demand.
- Consumer confidence plunged to -24.7 in March 2026, which negatively impacted the Trichloroethylene Price Forecast.
- Ethylene feedstock and European natural gas hub prices soared in March 2026, elevating Trichloroethylene production expenses.
- Domestic chemical production capacity contracted in February 2026, while automotive sector demand strengthened during the period.
Why did the price of Trichloroethylene change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Ethylene feedstock and crude oil costs surged in March 2026, driving up Trichloroethylene manufacturing expenses.
- European natural gas hub prices soared in March 2026, escalating energy-intensive Trichloroethylene production utility costs.
- Domestic chemical production capacity contracted significantly in February 2026, tightening the regional Trichloroethylene supply availability.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Trichloroethylene Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Trichloroethylene Price Index rose in Q4 2025, influenced by rising producer input costs.
- Trichloroethylene production costs increased in Q4 2025, driven by a 3.0% PPI rise in November 2025.
- Trichloroethylene demand was supported by a 2.0% industrial production increase in December 2025.
- Chlorine prices in North America dropped in November 2025, easing a key Trichloroethylene production cost component.
- Overall US chemical output contracted in October 2025, impacting the broader demand outlook for Trichloroethylene.
- Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) inventories remained sufficient in December 2025, indicating balanced supply for a key precursor.
- Strong consumer spending, with retail sales up 3.3% in November 2025, indirectly supported Trichloroethylene demand.
- A 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025 supported economic activity, bolstering Trichloroethylene demand.
- Trade and tariff volatility in Q4 2025 introduced unpredictability into the chemical market, affecting Trichloroethylene trade.
Why did the price of Trichloroethylene change in December 2025 in North America?
- Producer input costs rose, with PPI increasing 3.0% in November 2025.
- Industrial production expanded 2.0% in December 2025, boosting Trichloroethylene demand.
- Chlorine prices in North America dropped in November 2025, easing production expenses.
Trichloroethylene Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Trichloroethylene Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by a weak industrial economy and contracting Manufacturing Index.
- Trichloroethylene production costs were impacted by elevated European industrial gas prices in Q4 2025.
- Naphtha feedstock costs for Trichloroethylene production stabilized in early Q4 2025 after a prior slump.
- Industrial production increased by 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, offering some demand support.
- The Producer Price Index declined by 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, reflecting falling industrial product prices.
- Consumer confidence remained negative at -17.5 in December 2025, alongside a 6.2% unemployment rate.
- Despite a 1.8% CPI rise in December 2025 and 1.1% retail sales growth in November 2025, demand remained soft.
- New passenger car registrations in Germany rose in December 2025, supporting Trichloroethylene demand in automotive.
Why did the price of Trichloroethylene change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Weak industrial economy in Germany during Q4 2025 reduced overall demand for industrial chemicals.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in December 2025 signaled a slowdown in new orders and production.
- Elevated European industrial gas prices in Q4 2025 contributed to higher Trichloroethylene production costs.
Trichloroethylene Prices in APAC
- In China, the Trichloroethylene Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, reflecting weakened domestic manufacturing demand.
- The Trichloroethylene Production Cost Trend stabilized in November 2025, while factory gate PPI declined 1.9% in December 2025.
- Industrial production grew 5.2% in December 2025, even as regional operating cuts for Trichloroethylene precursors intensified in November 2025.
- The Trichloroethylene Demand Outlook remained sluggish, aligning with modest retail sales growth of 0.9% in December 2025.
- Consumer CPI increased 0.8% in December 2025, while Chinese demand for Trichloroethylene's ethylene feedstock strengthened in November 2025.
- Supplier destocking for chemical intermediates accelerated in November 2025, alongside a stable 5.1% urban unemployment rate in December 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, while deep sea cargo arbitrage opportunities for Trichloroethylene precursors emerged in November 2025.
- The Trichloroethylene Price Forecast tracked lower as chemical capacity for ethylene derivatives expanded in December 2025.
Why did the price of Trichloroethylene change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Domestic manufacturing demand for Trichloroethylene end-uses weakened significantly in November 2025, reducing overall market consumption.
- Prices for Trichloroethylene's ethylene feedstock stabilized in November 2025, limiting upward production cost pressure regionally.
- Northeast Asian chemical capacity for ethylene derivatives expanded in December 2025, increasing regional supply availability.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the Trichloroethylene Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by rising input costs.
- Trichloroethylene production costs increased in Q3 2025, driven by a 2.6% rise in Producer Price Index by August 2025.
- Natural gas feedstock costs experienced an uptick in Q3 2025, reigniting margin pressure for chemical manufacturers.
- General inflation, with CPI up 3.0% in September 2025, further contributed to higher Trichloroethylene production expenses.
- Trichloroethylene demand was dampened by weakened demand in major customer markets during Q3 2025.
- Industrial production showed very weak 0.1% year-over-year growth in September 2025, limiting end-use applications.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, indirectly dampening Trichloroethylene demand.
- Strong US auto sales in Q3 2025 and increased motor vehicle production in August 2025 provided some support.
Why did the price of Trichloroethylene change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising input and raw material costs, evidenced by a 2.6% Producer Price Index increase by August 2025.
- Natural gas feedstock costs experienced an uptick in Q3 2025, increasing production expenses.
- Weakened demand in major customer markets and declining consumer confidence in September 2025.
Europe
- In Germany, the Trichloroethylene Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by plummeting feedstock costs and contracting industrial demand.
- Trichloroethylene production costs declined in Q3 2025, influenced by a 1.7% year-over-year drop in producer prices.
- Ethylene dichloride feedstock costs plummeted in Germany during Q3 2025, significantly reducing manufacturing expenses.
- Trichloroethylene demand remained weak in Q3 2025, as Germany's Manufacturing Index showed a contracting trend.
- Industrial production in Germany decreased by 1.0% year-over-year in September 2025, dampening consumption.
- Ample ethylene inventories and low chemical industry capacity utilization in Q3 2025 suggest sufficient Trichloroethylene supply.
- Consumer Price Index increased 2.4% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating rising general costs for manufacturers.
- The Trichloroethylene Price Index is forecast to remain stable or face further downward pressure due to persistent weak demand.
Why did the price of Trichloroethylene change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Production costs fell due to plummeting EDC feedstock prices and a 1.7% PPI drop in September 2025.
- Weak industrial demand, with a 1.0% decline in industrial production in September 2025, reduced consumption.
- Ample ethylene inventories and low chemical industry capacity utilization contributed to downward price pressure.
APAC
- In China, the Trichloroethylene Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by weak industrial demand and declining producer prices.
- The Trichloroethylene price outlook suggests continued downward pressure due to consumer confidence at 89.6 and rising export volumes.
- Trichloroethylene production costs were relatively stable in Q3 2025, as petrochemical feedstocks held steady, despite some naphtha price firmness.
- Trichloroethylene demand outlook is bearish, driven by a contracting Manufacturing Index and weak consumer confidence in September 2025.
- China's Industrial Production expanded 6.5% YoY in September 2025, providing some baseline support for Trichloroethylene demand.
- Automotive sector demand for Trichloroethylene strengthened significantly throughout Q3 2025, supporting some end-use applications.
- China's CPI declined by 0.3% YoY in September 2025, indicating weak consumer demand, which indirectly reduced Trichloroethylene consumption.
- Producer Price Index fell 2.3% YoY in September 2025, signaling weak industrial demand and pressuring Trichloroethylene pricing.
Why did the price of Trichloroethylene change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index fell 2.3% YoY in September 2025, signaling weak industrial demand.
- Deflation (0.3% CPI decline YoY in September 2025) indicated weak consumer demand.
- Steady feedstock costs and rising export volumes facing potential duties influenced market pricing
