Track Cyclohexanone Price Index Historical and Forecast

Executive Summary

The global Cyclohexanone market experienced a complex pattern of price movements through 2024 and 2025, influenced by a combination of shifting demand, feedstock cost trends, operational rates, and logistics disruptions. Across major markets-North America, APAC, and Europe-Cyclohexanone prices reflected region-specific conditions, including variations in adipic acid and caprolactam demand, port congestion, feedstock benzene behavior, and export competitiveness.

For the Quarter Ending September 2025, the market delivered mixed-to-soft pricing in North America and Europe, contrasted with marginal firmness in APAC. Weak downstream caprolactam demand in North America, logistics-driven supply constraints in APAC, and significant rail and terminal delays in Europe shaped regional price indices. Historical data from Q1 to Q4 2024 and Q1 to Q3 2025 demonstrate that feedstock volatility, seasonal procurement cycles, freight movements, and industrial performance remain pivotal in guiding Cyclohexanone's cost structure and market sentiment.

Looking ahead, the Cyclohexanone Price Forecast suggests modest volatility driven by benzene contracts, logistics bottlenecks, supply adjustments, and seasonal restocking in downstream nylon, coatings, and solvent applications. Procurement teams must prioritize real-time monitoring of feedstock markets, trade flows, port operations, and downstream sector performance.

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Introduction

Cyclohexanone, a key intermediate in the production of caprolactam and adipic acid, plays a critical role in the global nylon and engineering plastics value chain. Its market performance is closely tied to raw material benzene and cyclohexane costs, downstream sector health, industrial operating rates, and logistics conditions.

In an increasingly dynamic global chemical market, Cyclohexanone pricing has become more sensitive to inventory cycles, port congestion, feedstock fluctuations, and cross-regional trade dynamics. This report consolidates recent quarterly movements and historical trends to provide an in-depth overview of Cyclohexanone Price Trends and Forecasts across North America, APAC, and Europe. Detailed insights cover market fundamentals, procurement behavior, supply conditions, production cost structures, and regional price drivers.

Global Price Overview

Globally, Cyclohexanone prices across 2024 and 2025 displayed mixed-to-volatile movement driven by:

Fluctuating benzene and cyclohexane feedstock prices
Downstream caprolactam weakness vs. steady adipic acid offtake
Logistics disruptions-notably port congestion in Europe and APAC
Currency fluctuations affecting import and export margins
Altered trade flows due to freight cost increases and tariff uncertainty
Inventory cycles and cautious procurement behavior
Across the regions:

North America generally saw subdued-to-sideways pricing through Q3 2025, driven by weaker downstream demand and stable supply.
APAC showed more resilience due to export demand shifts and logistical tightening.
Europe remained the most affected by structural logistical delays and weak industrial demand.
These factors continue to shape the Cyclohexanone Price Forecast into early 2026, highlighting the need for a strategic procurement approach.

Regional Market Analysis

North America Cyclohexanone Market

Latest Quarter: Q3 2025 (Ending September)

Cyclohexanone prices in North America softened modestly during the quarter, with the Cyclohexanone Price Index falling 1.26% QoQ. The average quarterly price reached USD 1413.33/MT (FOB Texas). Prices moved sideways due to:

Balanced domestic production
Stable inventories
Mild cost relief from softer benzene and cyclohexane values
Weaker caprolactam demand
Steady adipic acid procurement
Mild export parity pressures
Spot prices remained stable, and major producers maintained uninterrupted operations, preventing any material tightening in supply.

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Why Prices Changed in September 2025 (North America)

Declining benzene and cyclohexane feedstock costs reduced production costs, creating downward pressure.
Weaker caprolactam pull and adipic acid destocking suppressed offtake.
Steady supply and favorable logistics prevented price spikes despite freight volatility.

Quarter Ending June 2025 (Q2 Review)

Average price: USD 1503/MT (FOB Texas)
Down 3% from Q1 2025 as demand remained muted early in the quarter
Prices dipped in April-early May amid weak downstream demand and strong inventories
Mid-May saw slight support from rising benzene prices and firmer freight rates
Prices stabilized into June on improving adipic acid demand and firm automotive sector pull
Production operations remained stable; export activity restrained by global oversupply
Forecast for July 2025 indicated upward price potential due to rising benzene contract settlements and seasonal logistics congestion

Quarter Ending March 2025 (Q1 Review)

Cyclohexanone saw:

Initial stability in January due to balanced fundamentals
Price increases mid-January to February on tighter supply and strong nylon demand
Reversal in March with price declines driven by:
Weak automotive and textile sector demand
Lower benzene values
Elevated inventories
Procurement caution amid trade uncertainty
Q1 2025 ended with slight overall gains of about 1% QoQ, but the month-to-month volatility was notable.

Quarter Ending December 2024 (Q4 Review)

Cyclohexanone prices declined 5% QoQ, driven by:

Oversupply from increased domestic production
Weak seasonal demand
Declining benzene costs
Moderate logistical impacts from earlier port congestion
Late-December restocking provided some support, but not enough to reverse the decline

North America Summary

Across 2024-2025, North America maintained relatively stable supply conditions, but pricing was heavily influenced by:

Weaker downstream demand
Feedstock cost trends
Logistics situations along the Gulf Coast
Export competitiveness adjustments
The Cyclohexanone Price Forecast suggests moderate volatility ahead, contingent on benzene behavior and improved downstream performance.

APAC Cyclohexanone Market

Latest Quarter: Q3 2025 (Ending September)

In Japan, the Cyclohexanone Price Index rose 5.41% QoQ, reaching an average of USD 1507.33/MT (FOB Osaka). The quarter witnessed:

Tightened export flows
Stable spot prices
Balanced inventories
Predictable demand from nylon and coatings
Neutral production cost trends due to steady benzene prices
Supportive procurement from downstream industries
A weak yen increased benzene import costs but producers maintained disciplined pricing to preserve margins.

Why Prices Changed in September 2025 (APAC)

Logistics constraints at Yokohama caused temporary supply tightening
Improved downstream offtake-particularly in coatings and nylon
Stable-to-firm benzene feedstock costs supported price resilience

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Quarter Ending June 2025 (Q2 Review)

China's Cyclohexanone market averaged USD 942/MT (FOB Qingdao) in Q2, down 12% from Q1.

Key drivers:

Sharp price drops in April and early May due to oversupply and weak caprolactam demand
Temporary mid-May rebound from a benzene price uptick
Volatile production cost trends
June prices firmed due to scheduled cracker maintenance and improved adipic acid procurement
Export interest picked up late in the quarter due to tariff frontloading
Forecast for July projected upward movement on rising benzene prices and tightened supply
Quarter Ending March 2025 (Q1 Review)

Thailand exhibited a mixed-to-soft trend:

Initial sluggishness in January
Brief stability in February
Downward pressure in March due to:
Weaker textile and coatings demand
Oversupply and cheaper regional imports
Declining benzene costs
Reduced export demand
Prices fell to USD 1085/MT (CFR Bangkok), marking a 5% QoQ decline.

Quarter Ending December 2024 (Q4 Review)

China's Q4 2024 Cyclohexanone market showed:

Early-quarter declines due to oversupply and seasonal weakness
Mid-quarter price drop of 2.4% by mid-November
Late-quarter rebound from:
Stronger downstream restocking
Rising benzene costs
Severe port congestion from typhoons and weather disruptions
Higher freight rates
Despite late recovery, the quarter saw a 14% drop from Q3 2024, reflecting high volatility.

APAC Summary

Throughout 2024-2025, APAC Cyclohexanone dynamics were shaped by:

Export shifts, especially in Japan and China
Regional oversupply in early 2025
Feedstock benzene cost fluctuations
Port disruptions and typhoon impacts
Demand cycles in nylon, textiles, and coatings
The regional forecast indicates stable-to-firm pricing driven by seasonal restocking and feedstock dynamics.

Europe Cyclohexanone Market

Latest Quarter: Q3 2025 (Ending September)

Germany recorded a 6.07% QoQ decline in the Cyclohexanone Price Index, with an average of USD 1382.33/MT.

Key influences:

Significant logistics disruptions affecting port and rail
Balanced supply with steady domestic operations
Inventory builds and cautious procurement
Stable benzene and cyclohexane feedstock costs
Mild volatility in the price index due to export flow fluctuations
Why Prices Changed in September 2025 (Europe)

Congestion at Hamburg and Bremerhaven delayed deliveries and reduced availability
Limited cost-push pressure due to stable feedstocks
Inventory accumulation and muted demand softened overall pricing

Quarter Ending June 2025 (Q2 Review)

Europe experienced one of the sharpest declines across regions:

15% drop QoQ, averaging USD 1413/MT (FD Hamburg)
Downstream demand remained stagnant in caprolactam and adipic acid sectors
Strong inventory pressure due to supply chain delays
Sellers offered discounts to move accumulated stocks
Falling benzene costs reduced production costs but also contributed to lower market prices
Minor mid-May firming was short-lived

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Quarter Ending March 2025 (Q1 Review)

Dutch Cyclohexanone prices:

Stable early January
Fell mid-January due to weak caprolactam demand
Rose again late January to mid-February from logistical tightness at Rotterdam and higher benzene prices
Fell again in March due to high inventories and weaker procurement
Overall 7% decline QoQ
Quarter Ending December 2024 (Q4 Review)

Germany's Q4 2024 market recorded a 2% decline due to:

Oversupply from increased production
Weak seasonal downstream demand
Port congestion at Hamburg
Stable feedstock costs that limited any upside

Europe Summary

Continued logistic disruptions, especially across Northern European ports, remain the key defining feature of the regional Cyclohexanone market. Demand weakness across automotive, textiles, and nylon segments has narrowed procurement cycles, contributing to persistent price softness.

Production and Cost Structure Insights

Across all regions, Cyclohexanone production costs strongly correlate with:

Benzene prices
Cyclohexane availability
Operational efficiencies
Freight and transportation costs

Key takeaways:

2024-2025 saw extended periods of softened benzene prices, relieving cost-push pressure.
Temporary spikes in benzene (mid-May 2025 globally) briefly lifted Cyclohexanone costs.
Logistics-an increasingly critical factor-added indirect costs across Europe and APAC.
Scheduled cracker maintenance in APAC contributed to Q2 2025 supply tightening.

Procurement Behavior and Outlook

Observed Procurement Patterns

Buyers increasingly relied on just-in-time inventory cycles due to demand uncertainty.
High inventories led to reduced spot activity in Europe and China.
North American buyers maintained cautious procurement due to soft downstream pull.
Southeast Asian buyers absorbed cheaper imported cargoes where available.

Procurement Outlook

Procurement activity is expected to increase slightly into early 2026 due to anticipated downstream restocking cycles.
Rising benzene contracts may push Cyclohexanone prices higher in certain regions.
Logistics disruptions remain a major risk factor-especially in Europe and APAC.
Buyers should diversify sourcing and maintain freight cost visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main drivers behind Cyclohexanone price fluctuations?
Feedstock benzene costs, downstream demand for caprolactam and adipic acid, logistics disruptions, inventory levels, plant operating rates, and export competitiveness.

Why did Cyclohexanone prices fall in North America in September 2025?
Due to weaker caprolactam demand, softer benzene and cyclohexane prices, stable domestic supply, and ample inventories.

What caused the price increase in APAC during Q3 2025?
Tighter export flows, temporary supply constraints at Yokohama, improved coatings and nylon demand, and a weaker yen.

Why did Europe experience a sharp decline in Cyclohexanone prices?
Severe port and rail congestion, inventory accumulation, weak downstream demand, and limited feedstock cost support.

What is the price outlook for early 2026?
Modest volatility with slight upward pressure depending on benzene contracts, seasonal restocking, and logistics reliability.

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