For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Zinc Pyrithione Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Zinc Pyrithione Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, reflecting balanced market dynamics.
- Zinc Pyrithione production costs increased in Q4 2025, influenced by a 3.0% year-over-year PPI rise in November 2025.
- Demand for Zinc Pyrithione in personal care expanded robustly in 2025, supported by a 3.3% retail sales increase in November 2025.
- Industrial demand for Zinc Pyrithione strengthened in December 2025, as industrial production rose 2.0% year-over-year.
- Pyridine prices, a key feedstock, experienced a slight decline in November 2025 due to abundant supply, easing some cost pressures.
- US natural gas spot prices at Henry Hub gradually strengthened in the final months of 2025, impacting energy-intensive production.
- Elevated inventories from early 2025 softened overall demand for associated chemicals in later months of the year.
- Freezing temperatures in Q4 2025 threatened US Gulf Coast chemical operations, posing risks to regional supply stability.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in December 2025 in North America?
- Production costs increased due to a 2.7% year-over-year CPI rise in December 2025, affecting raw material and labor.
- Robust consumer spending, with retail sales up 3.3% in November 2025, bolstered personal care product demand.
- Industrial production expanded 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting demand for coatings applications.
Zinc Pyrithione Prices in APAC
- In China, the Zinc Pyrithione Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, due to weak consumer demand and producer deflation.
- The Zinc Pyrithione price forecast suggests continued stability with potential downward pressure from subdued consumer spending in Q4 2025.
- Production costs for Zinc Pyrithione declined in December 2025, as the Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 1.9% year-over-year.
- Zinc Pyrithione demand in personal care was bearish in December 2025, with retail sales growing only 0.9% year-over-year.
- Industrial demand for Zinc Pyrithione was bullish in December 2025, supported by a 5.2% year-over-year increase in industrial production.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in industrial sectors using Zinc Pyrithione.
- Consumer sentiment cooled during Q4 2025, impacting discretionary spending and personal care product demand.
- Weak consumer demand was evident in December 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising 0.8% year-over-year.
- The price for Zinc Pyrithione in Q4 2025 settled at USD/MT 570 in Asia
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Weak consumer demand, with CPI rising 0.8% and retail sales growing 0.9% in December 2025.
- Producer deflationary pressures were significant, as PPI declined 1.9% in December 2025.
- Robust industrial production, growing 5.2% in December 2025, partially offset downward price pressures.
Zinc Pyrithione Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Zinc Pyrithione Price Index fell in Q4 2025, driven by declining producer prices and softening export demand.
- Zinc Pyrithione production costs decreased in December 2025, as producer prices fell by 2.5% year-over-year.
- Demand for Zinc Pyrithione in personal care was supported by a 1.8% CPI increase in December 2025.
- Industrial demand for Zinc Pyrithione faced headwinds as the Manufacturing Index showed contraction in December 2025.
- Retail sales growth of 1.1% in November 2025 boosted Zinc Pyrithione demand in consumer goods applications.
- Consumer confidence declined in December 2025, tempering the Zinc Pyrithione demand outlook for personal care.
- Production costs for Zinc Pyrithione were impacted by increased electricity capacity charges and the CO2 levy in 2025.
- Zinc sulfate inventories in China remained comfortable during Q4 2025, influencing feedstock availability and price.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices in Germany declined by 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, reducing input costs.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, indicating a slowdown in industrial activity.
- Zinc sulfate export demand from China softened during Q4 2025, impacting global supply dynamics.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the Zinc Pyrithione Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by rising production costs.
- Production costs increased due to a 3.0% CPI rise in September 2025 and a 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025.
- Naphtha feedstock costs in North America inched up in September 2025, raising Zinc Pyrithione manufacturing expenses.
- Zinc metal prices experienced downward pressure through Q3 2025, partially mitigating overall cost increases.
- Zinc Pyrithione demand outlook was bullish for personal care, supported by 5.42% retail sales growth in September 2025.
- Industrial demand for Zinc Pyrithione was bearish, with industrial production up only 0.1% in September 2025.
- Consumer confidence declined in September 2025, indicating potential future headwinds for discretionary personal care spending.
- Finished goods inventories for chemicals continued to draw down in Q3 2025, suggesting balanced supply.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, including a 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025, pressured Zinc Pyrithione prices upward.
- Naphtha feedstock costs in North America inched up in September 2025, directly impacting production expenses.
- Strong personal care market demand, evidenced by 5.42% retail sales growth in September 2025, supported price increases.
APAC
- In China, the Zinc Pyrithione Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter, driven by deflationary pressures and increased supply.
- Zinc Pyrithione production costs trended lower in Q3 2025 due to declining pyridine feedstock prices.
- Demand faced headwinds from negative CPI (-0.3% in September 2025) and low consumer confidence (89.6 in September 2025).
- Despite robust industrial production (6.5% YoY in September 2025), the Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025.
- Retail sales grew 3.0% YoY in September 2025, supporting personal care demand, but consumers prioritized value.
- Increased zinc concentrate and social inventories in August 2025 indicated ample raw material availability.
- China's increased pyridine production and global chemical overcapacity contributed to downward price pressure.
- The Zinc Pyrithione Price Index forecast suggests continued stability or slight decline from oversupply.
- Trade flows showed increased exports of pyridine salts in August 2025, widening the price differential.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Deflationary CPI (-0.3% in September 2025) reduced consumer purchasing power, impacting personal care demand.
- Declining PPI (-2.3% in September 2025) and increased zinc inventories signaled weak industrial demand.
- Lower pyridine feedstock costs in Q3 2025 and increased domestic production eased cost pressures.
Europe
- In Germany, the Zinc Pyrithione Price Index fell in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand and market overcapacity.
- Zinc Pyrithione production costs faced pressure from high operating costs, despite a 1.7% PPI decrease in September 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity and lower Zinc Pyrithione demand.
- Industrial production declined by 1.0% in September 2025, negatively impacting Zinc Pyrithione demand in industrial applications.
- Personal care demand for Zinc Pyrithione remained stable, supported by a 0.2% retail sales rise in September 2025.
- A stable unemployment rate of 6.3% in September 2025 underpinned consistent consumer spending for personal care items.
- Overcapacity in European chemical markets in Q3 2025 contributed to downward pressure on Zinc Pyrithione prices.
- The European Commission proposed an action plan in July 2025 to address unfair global competition in the chemical industry.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Industrial production declined by 1.0% in September 2025, reducing demand for Zinc Pyrithione.
- Producer prices decreased by 1.7% in September 2025, easing some production cost pressures.
- Overcapacity in European chemical markets in Q3 2025 exerted downward pressure on prices.
