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For the Quarter Ending December 2025

Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Prices in North America

In the United States, the Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by expanding industrial production.
TMA production costs faced upward pressure from a 2.7% CPI increase in December 2025 and a 3.0% PPI increase in November 2025.
Demand for TMA was supported by a 2.0% year-over-year increase in industrial production in December 2025.
US light vehicle sales strengthened in 2025, boosting Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) demand in automotive applications.
Recovering construction activity in 2025 increased demand for PVC plasticizers, impacting Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) consumption.
Overall chemical costs exhibited a weakening trend in Q4 2025, while crude oil prices also declined during Q4 2025.
US chemical exports and imports showed a weakening trend in 2025, despite strengthened industrial supplies exports in October 2025.
A 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025 supported consumer spending, indirectly benefiting Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) demand.

Why did the price of Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) change in December 2025 in North America?

Industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, boosting Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) demand.
Rising input costs, evidenced by a 2.7% CPI increase in December 2025, influenced Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) production expenses.
Overall chemical costs weakened in Q4 2025, alongside declining crude oil prices, impacting Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) pricing.

Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Prices in APAC

In China, the Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by persistent chemical oversupply.
TMA production costs remained stable in Q4 2025 due to comparatively lower industrial power rates in China.
TMA demand was mixed in Q4 2025, with strong automotive sector growth but subdued construction activity.
Industrial Production grew 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) industrial demand.
Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating weak consumer demand for end products.
Producer Price Index (PPI) declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting weak industrial pricing pressure.
The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, signaling increased industrial activity for Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA).
Retail Sales increased 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, showing cautious consumer spending for TMA-derived goods.
Raw materials inventories in manufacturing declined in October 2025, remaining below the threshold in December 2025.

Why did the price of Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) change in December 2025 in APAC?

Weak consumer spending, with CPI at 0.8% and Retail Sales at 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025.
Persistent overall chemical industry oversupply in Q4 2025 pressured Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) prices downward.
Producer Price Index (PPI) declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting weak industrial pricing.

Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Prices in Europe

In Germany, the Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Price Index fell in Q4 2025, due to declining industrial product prices in December 2025.
TMA production costs remained elevated in 2025 from persistently high energy and raw material costs.
European chemical companies slowed operating rates in 2025 to draw down inventories, impacting TMA supply.
TMA demand outlook was supported by strengthening automotive manufacturing at end of 2025.
Industrial production in Germany increased 0.8% in October 2025, supporting TMA demand.
Consumer confidence declined 12.0% in December 2025, indicating headwinds for TMA end-markets.
The Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased 2.5% in December 2025, suggesting a challenging pricing environment.
The low unemployment rate of 3.8% in November 2025 supported consumer purchasing power.
Stable consumer prices, with CPI at 1.8% in December 2025, supported TMA demand stability.

Why did the price of Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) change in December 2025 in Europe?

Producer Price Index declined 2.5% in December 2025, indicating broad industrial price deflation.
Consumer confidence decreased 12.0% in December 2025, dampening demand for TMA end-products.
High energy and raw material costs in 2025 faced downward pressure from weak market sentiment.

For the Quarter Ending September 2025

Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Prices in North America

In United States, the Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, due to elevated manufacturing input costs.
TMA production costs trended upward, with manufacturing input prices remaining elevated in September 2025.
TMA demand outlook was mixed, with robust retail sales contrasting sluggish industrial production in Q3 2025.
Residential construction spending surged in August 2025, supporting TMA demand in related end-use applications.
Henry Hub natural gas spot prices softened through August and September 2025, easing some energy cost pressures.
Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, impacting demand for TMA in key downstream markets.
Industrial production increased only 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, reflecting minimal manufacturing sector expansion.
The Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Price Index is forecast to remain stable, supported by sustained elevated input costs.

Why did the price of Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) change in September 2025 in North America?

Elevated manufacturing input prices in September 2025 increased Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) production costs.
Rising costs were evident from 2.6% YoY PPI (August 2025) and 3.0% CPI (September 2025).
Robust retail sales (5.42% YoY September 2025) supported demand; industrial production (0.1% YoY) was sluggish.

Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Prices in APAC

In China, the Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand and oversupply.
The TMA Price Index was pressured by a -2.3% PPI decline in September 2025, reflecting weak factory gate prices.
A contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 indicated reduced industrial activity, dampening overall TMA demand.
Weak consumer demand, with a -0.3% CPI and 89.6 Consumer Confidence in September 2025, impacted TMA end-use products.
Strong automotive demand, including surging new energy vehicle sales in Q3 2025, supported TMA plasticizer applications.
Industrial production grew 6.5% and retail sales increased 3.0% in September 2025, offering some demand support.
Global overcapacity and rising surplus chemical capacity in China tightened TMA market margins in Q3 2025.

Why did the price of Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) change in September 2025 in APAC?

Weak industrial demand, with a -2.3% PPI decline in September 2025, pressured Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) prices.
Global overcapacity and rising surplus chemical capacity in China tightened Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) market margins.
A contracting Manufacturing Index and -0.3% CPI in September 2025 signaled reduced demand for TMA end products.

Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Prices in Europe

In Germany, the Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by contracting industrial activity.
Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) production costs faced upward pressure from strengthening naphtha feedstock costs in Q3 2025.
The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, signaling weak Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) demand from industrial sectors.
Industrial production decreased by 1.0% in September 2025, directly reducing Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) consumption.
German chemical production slumped in Q3 2025, leading to low capacity utilization for Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA).
Regional Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) supply tightened in Q3 2025 due to ongoing plant closures and production shifts abroad.
CPI rose 2.4% in September 2025, increasing operational costs, while PPI fell 1.7%, offering Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) cost relief.
Stable 6.3% unemployment and 0.2% retail sales growth in September 2025 indicated mixed consumer demand for Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA).

Why did the price of Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) change in September 2025 in Europe?

Industrial production declined by 1.0% in September 2025, significantly reducing Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) demand.
The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, indicating a broad slowdown in industrial activity for Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA).
Naphtha feedstock costs strengthened in Q3 2025, exerting upward pressure on Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) production expenses.

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List of Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) Suppliers

1. Jiangsu Zhengdan Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.
2. INEOS Group Ltd.
3. Wuxi Baichuan Chemical Co., Ltd.
4. Jiangsu Sanmu Group Co., Ltd.
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Product Description

Trimellitic Anhydride (TMA) is an aromatic organic anhydride derived from trimellitic acid and belongs to the broader class of multifunctional acid anhydrides. It is conventionally produced through the catalytic oxidation of 1,2,4-trimethylbenzene (pseudocumene), followed by controlled dehydration to yield the anhydride form with high purity. The resulting product is a white to off-white crystalline solid characterized by its reactive anhydride groups and aromatic backbone, giving it versatility in polymer and resin chemistry.

TMA exhibits several important physicochemical attributes, including high thermal stability, strong reactivity toward alcohols and amines, and the ability to introduce branching or functional crosslinking into polymer structures. Its anhydride functionality enables efficient esterification and imidization reactions, while its aromatic structure contributes to enhanced rigidity and chemical resistance in end-use materials. Owing to these properties, TMA is widely valued as a key intermediate that enhances durability, adhesion, and mechanical strength in formulated systems.

The product is essential in the manufacture of high-performance polyester resins, plasticizers, epoxy curing agents, and powder-coating binders. It also finds use in wire-enamel formulations, surface-coating resins, and specialty polymers where improved heat resistance and electrical insulation are required. Through its ability to impart structural integrity and functional responsiveness, Trimellitic Anhydride plays an important role in advanced material development across automotive, industrial coating, and electrical insulation applications.