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Track Butyl Glycol Price Trend Historical and Forecast
The global Butyl Glycol market exhibited mixed pricing behavior through 2024 and 2025, shaped by fluctuating feedstock costs, uneven downstream demand, evolving procurement strategies, and region-specific supply dynamics. During the quarter ending September 2025, Butyl Glycol prices softened across most regions on a quarter-over-quarter basis, with notable declines in APAC, Europe, and the Middle East, while North America experienced stabilization toward the end of the quarter.
Oversupply conditions, elevated inventories, and competitive export offers weighed on pricing momentum globally. However, intermittent supply tightening, logistics disruptions, and selective restocking by coatings manufacturers provided short-term price support in certain markets. Looking ahead, the Butyl Glycol price forecast suggests continued volatility, with near-term movements largely influenced by ethylene oxide feedstock trends, seasonal coatings demand, inventory management strategies, and trade-flow adjustments.
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Introduction
Butyl Glycol, also known as 2-Butoxyethanol, is a key glycol ether widely used as a solvent in paints and coatings, cleaning agents, printing inks, adhesives, and automotive formulations. Its pricing dynamics are closely tied to ethylene oxide and n-butanol feedstocks, as well as downstream demand from construction, automotive, and industrial manufacturing sectors.
Over the past several quarters, the Butyl Glycol market has navigated a challenging macroeconomic environment characterized by uneven industrial recovery, regulatory shifts toward low-VOC alternatives, and fluctuating logistics conditions. These factors have contributed to varying price trajectories across regions, with procurement behavior becoming increasingly cautious and demand-driven.
Global Butyl Glycol Price Overview
On a global basis, Butyl Glycol prices trended lower through much of 2024 and early 2025 due to persistent oversupply, high inventories, and subdued downstream consumption. While feedstock ethylene oxide prices eased in several regions, cost relief did not translate into stronger market activity as buyers prioritized inventory optimization over fresh procurement.
By Q3 2025, regional divergence became more pronounced. APAC markets experienced pricing pressure from ample supply and competitive export offers, Europe saw cost-driven easing tempered by logistics constraints, and North America moved toward stabilization supported by seasonal coatings demand and restocking activity.
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Region Quarter Ending Price Index Change QoQ Average Price (USD/MT) Basis
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APAC (Malaysia) Sep 2025 -3.02% 1,070.00 FOB Klang
USA Sep 2025 Declined N/A Domestic
Europe (Germany) Sep 2025 -4.30% 1,400.00 FOB Hamburg
MEA (Saudi) Sep 2025 -6.29% 918.33 FOB Jeddah
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APAC (S. Korea) Jun 2025 -10.30% 1,178.00 FOB Busan
Europe (Germany) Jun 2025 -2.70% 1,415.00 FOB Hamburg
MEA (Saudi) Jun 2025 -3.30% 870.00 FOB Jeddah
Regional Price Analysis
North America Butyl Glycol Market
In the United States, Butyl Glycol prices declined on a quarter-over-quarter basis during Q3 2025, reflecting subdued industrial activity and persistent import competition from Asia and Latin America. Spot prices remained under pressure through July and August as elevated inventories across Gulf Coast terminals limited supplier pricing power.
By September, mild stabilization emerged as coatings manufacturers initiated seasonal restocking ahead of Q4 construction activity. Demand from architectural coatings and cleaning agents provided some volume support, while automotive and printing sectors continued to lag.
Production cost trends in North America eased slightly toward the end of Q3 as ethylene oxide prices moderated and natural gas input costs declined. However, lower production costs were largely offset by high inventory levels and competitive imports, preventing meaningful price recovery.
The procurement outlook remains cautiously stable. Buyers continue to favor short-term contracts and spot purchases, closely monitoring inventory levels and feedstock cost signals. The Q4 2025 price forecast suggests limited upside potential unless infrastructure-led coatings demand strengthens materially or inventory overhangs ease.
Asia-Pacific Butyl Glycol Market
In APAC, particularly Malaysia, the Butyl Glycol Price Index fell by 3.02 percent quarter-over-quarter during the quarter ending September 2025. Ample regional supply, balanced domestic production, and competitive Asian export offers exerted downward pressure on prices.
The average quarterly price stood near USD 1,070 per metric ton on an FOB Klang basis. Despite the overall decline, spot prices showed a temporary recovery in August as tighter regional availability and selective export demand supported short-term realizations.
Demand conditions remained mixed. Construction-driven coatings demand offered some support, while the automotive segment exhibited notable weakness due to soft production levels and temporary plant shutdowns. Inventory builds and efficient Port Klang logistics further limited price upside, although selective restocking provided intermittent momentum.
Feedstock volatility played a key role in shaping price expectations. Production cost trends faced upward pressure from ethylene oxide fluctuations linked to crude oil movements, contributing to a volatile pricing outlook. The Butyl Glycol price forecast for APAC indicates continued variability driven by feedstock swings and seasonal demand patterns.
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European Butyl Glycol Market
In Europe, Germany recorded a 4.3 percent quarter-over-quarter decline in the Butyl Glycol Price Index during Q3 2025. Average prices settled near USD 1,400 per metric ton on an FOB Hamburg basis. Easing ethylene oxide costs reduced production expenses, allowing sellers to lower offers and pressuring the regional price index.
Despite weak index signals, spot price downside was limited by relatively resilient demand from automotive coatings and intermittent supply tightening caused by selective plant maintenance. High inventories and steady export flows continued to cap recovery efforts.
Logistics played a nuanced role in the European market. Congestion at the Port of Hamburg delayed shipments, creating localized tightness but insufficient to reverse the broader downward trend. Procurement behavior remained conservative, with buyers purchasing hand-to-mouth amid uncertain demand visibility.
The short-term price forecast for Europe points to mild recovery pressure as seasonal coatings restocking emerges, though sustained upside will depend on inventory normalization and downstream demand consistency.
Historical Quarterly Review
From Q4 2024 through Q2 2025, Butyl Glycol markets globally faced persistent bearish pressure. In North America, Q4 2024 was marked by weak demand from automotive and construction sectors and high inventories. APAC and Europe experienced similar trends, driven by subdued coatings demand and falling feedstock costs.
Q1 2025 introduced regional divergence. North America saw gradual price increases supported by infrastructure activity and scheduled maintenance, while Europe and APAC remained under pressure due to weak decorative coatings demand and oversupply. By Q2 2025, oversupply conditions intensified in APAC and MEA, leading to sharper price corrections.
Production and Cost Structure Insights
Butyl Glycol production economics are closely linked to ethylene oxide pricing and energy costs. Throughout 2024 and 2025, easing ethylene oxide prices provided cost relief in multiple regions. However, producers often maintained output levels to protect market share, contributing to inventory accumulation and price pressure.
Logistics costs, port congestion, and regional energy price fluctuations introduced additional cost variability. In MEA and Europe, logistics disruptions occasionally tightened supply, while in APAC, efficient port operations amplified competitive export pressure.
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Procurement Outlook
Global procurement behavior remains cautious and opportunistic. Buyers continue to prioritize short-term contracts, flexible sourcing, and inventory optimization over long-term commitments. The outlook for late 2025 suggests stable-to-volatile pricing, with procurement strategies increasingly shaped by real-time feedstock monitoring and regional trade-flow shifts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What drives Butyl Glycol price movements most significantly
Price movements are primarily driven by ethylene oxide feedstock costs, downstream demand from coatings and automotive sectors, inventory levels, and regional supply conditions.
Why did Butyl Glycol prices decline in Q3 2025
Prices declined due to ample supply, elevated inventories, competitive export offers, and uneven downstream demand across key regions.
Is a price recovery expected in late 2025
A modest recovery is possible in select regions if seasonal coatings demand strengthens and inventories normalize, though volatility is expected to persist.
How do logistics and trade flows impact pricing
Port congestion, export competition, and regional trade imbalances influence availability and pricing, particularly in Europe and APAC.
How ChemAnalyst Supports Buyers
ChemAnalyst empowers procurement teams with real-time price tracking, weekly market updates, and in-depth forecasts across more than 450 commodities, including Butyl Glycol. By combining price intelligence with clear explanations of market drivers, ChemAnalyst helps buyers understand not only where prices are moving, but why.
With coverage spanning major global ports and production hubs, ChemAnalyst delivers actionable insights on supply disruptions, plant shutdowns, trade flows, and cost trends. Its forward-looking forecasts enable buyers to optimize procurement timing, manage risk, and achieve cost efficiency in volatile markets.
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