Track n-Hexane Price Chart Historical and Forecast

Executive Summary

The global n-Hexane market in 2025 reflected a year of shifting supply-demand balances, feedstock volatility, inventory cycles, and regional trade adjustments. While North America and Europe largely experienced downward pressure driven by inventory accumulation and weak downstream construction demand, APAC markets showed mixed movement, with South Korea demonstrating modest resilience toward year-end.

Across the four quarters of 2025, n-Hexane prices were influenced by several recurring factors including feedstock naphtha trends, oilseed extraction cycles, coatings and adhesives consumption, port congestion, logistics bottlenecks, and cautious procurement behavior. Seasonal edible oil demand provided baseline support across regions, but persistent weakness in construction-linked sectors and oversupply conditions weighed on margins.

As the market enters 2026, participants anticipate controlled volatility, with pricing expected to respond primarily to feedstock movements, inventory corrections, regulatory developments, and seasonal agricultural demand cycles.

Introduction

n-Hexane is a critical hydrocarbon solvent widely used in edible oil extraction, adhesives, paints and coatings, pharmaceuticals, rubber processing, and chemical intermediates. Its market performance closely tracks both petrochemical feedstock trends and agricultural processing cycles.

In 2025, the global n-Hexane industry operated within a cautious macroeconomic environment marked by construction slowdowns, fluctuating crude benchmarks, evolving trade flows, and selective restocking behavior. While oilseed extraction continued to provide structural demand support, downstream industrial consumption remained uneven across regions.

This press release presents a comprehensive review of n-Hexane price trends through Q1 to Q4 2025, highlighting regional dynamics in North America, APAC, and Europe, along with cost structures, procurement patterns, and forward-looking insights.

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Global n-Hexane Price Overview 2025

Globally, n-Hexane prices displayed divergent regional trends throughout 2025.

Q1 2025 showed mild volatility, with Europe registering modest gains, APAC facing sharper declines, and North America remaining balanced.
Q2 reflected seasonal stability followed by weakness into June as oil extraction activity tapered and construction demand stayed subdued.
Q3 was characterized by persistent oversupply in North America and Europe, while APAC markets remained range-bound despite logistical constraints.
Q4 demonstrated mixed performance, with North America and Europe declining modestly and South Korea registering a quarterly increase due to tighter merchant balances.
Price volatility was generally moderate due to soft naphtha benchmarks and cautious buyer procurement strategies. Inventories played a decisive role in determining short-term price direction across all major markets.

Clean Data Table for Q3 and Q4 2025

| Region | Country | Quarter Ending | Price Movement (QoQ) | Average Price (USD/MT) | Market Sentiment |
| ------------- | ----------- | -------------- | -------------------- | ---------------------- | ---------------- |
| North America | USA | Dec 2025 | Lower | Not Disclosed | Bearish |
| APAC | South Korea | Dec 2025 | +1.25% | 1079.00 | Stable-Firm |
| Europe | Germany | Dec 2025 | -0.94% | 1014.00 | Soft |
| North America | USA | Sep 2025 | Lower | Not Disclosed | Oversupplied |
| APAC | South Korea | Sep 2025 | +0.28% | 1065.67 | Range-bound |
| Europe | Germany | Sep 2025 | -13.6% | 1023.67 | Weak |

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Regional Market Analysis

North America n-Hexane Market Analysis

Q1 2025

The North American market experienced mild fluctuations. Demand from construction-related industries weakened as U.S. housing starts fell sharply. Adhesives and coatings consumption softened, though niche infrastructure projects offered partial support. Production levels remained stable, and supply availability was adequate.

Q2 2025

The second quarter began with slight firmness supported by oil extraction demand during April and May. However, by June, prices softened as extraction slowed and inventories rose. Feedstock naphtha remained soft, keeping production costs manageable but limiting price support.

Q3 2025

The quarter ending September saw continued downward pressure due to ongoing oversupply and restrained downstream demand. High inventories and limited long-term contracting activity kept spot prices under stress. Logistics conditions remained stable without major disruptions.

Q4 2025

For the quarter ending December 2025, the U.S. n-Hexane Price Index moved lower quarter-over-quarter. Inventory accumulation resulting from steady imports and muted exports intensified supply pressure. Edible oil extraction provided baseline support, but coatings, adhesives, and construction demand remained weak.

Feedstock naphtha easing reduced production costs, capping upward price movement. Procurement remained cautious, with buyers limiting commitments amid sufficient supply coverage.

December 2025 Price Movement Drivers

Inventory buildup from steady production and limited export absorption.
Weak downstream consumption from coatings and rubber processing.
Easing naphtha feedstock reducing cost support.
Regulatory scrutiny dampening buyer confidence.
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APAC n-Hexane Market Analysis

Q1 2025

APAC markets declined significantly in Q1 2025, particularly in China, where weak construction activity and expanding production capacity led to oversupply. Post-holiday plant restarts increased inventories, while exports remained sluggish.

Q2 2025

The market in China moved sideways-to-firm early in Q2 before weakening in June due to summer oilseed shortages and persistent construction weakness. Port congestion at Qingdao intermittently delayed shipments.

Q3 2025

In South Korea, the Price Index rose modestly by 0.28% in Q3, driven by inventory shifts and balanced supply. However, elevated regional stocks and muted buying limited upside momentum.

Q4 2025

For the quarter ending December 2025, South Korea's n-Hexane Price Index increased by 1.25% quarter-over-quarter, reaching an average of USD 1079.00/MT.

Tighter merchant balances emerged as producers prioritized term contracts over spot sales. Domestic refineries operated reliably, limiting merchant parcel availability.

December 2025 Price Movement Drivers

Reduced spot availability due to prioritization of term contracts.
Seasonal edible oil demand supporting incremental buying.
Improved port logistics and year-end restocking.
Feedstock naphtha weakness limiting cost inflation.
APAC's demand outlook remains cautious, with strength in edible oil and pharmaceuticals offset by softness in construction-linked solvents.

Europe n-Hexane Market Analysis

Q1 2025

European prices rose modestly due to firm edible oil extraction demand and constrained supply. Logistics bottlenecks and elevated energy costs supported pricing despite weak construction.

Q2 2025

Prices initially trended upward before reversing sharply lower into June. Rhine transport disruptions and Hamburg port congestion affected trade flows.

Q3 2025

Germany experienced a significant 13.6% decline in Q3 amid oversupply and weak downstream procurement. Port congestion and muted exports increased on-site accumulation.

Q4 2025

In Q4 2025, Germany's Price Index fell by 0.94%, averaging USD 1014.00/MT. Inventory buildup, slow exports, and soft construction demand maintained downward pressure.

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December 2025 Price Movement Drivers

Inventory buildup from slow export absorption.
Port congestion restricting trade flows.
Weak construction and coatings consumption.
Soft naphtha feedstock capping cost support.
European producers operated at reduced utilization rates to manage margins amid compressed spot liquidity.

Production and Cost Structure Insights

n-Hexane production is closely tied to petroleum refining streams and naphtha feedstock economics. In 2025:

Soft crude benchmarks reduced feedstock costs.
Energy costs remained elevated in Europe.
Conversion margins narrowed due to oversupply.
Stable refinery operations in APAC ensured reliable term volumes.
Production cost trends remained muted across most quarters due to easing naphtha values.

Procurement Behavior and Trade Flow Dynamics

Throughout 2025, buyers favored:

Short-term contracts.
Spot-based purchasing.
Inventory minimization strategies.
Delayed restocking until clearer demand signals.
Trade flows were influenced by:

Port congestion in Hamburg and Qingdao.
Steady U.S. imports.
Limited export absorption in Europe.
Term-priority sales in South Korea reducing merchant liquidity.
These factors collectively shaped price stability and regional divergence.

Historical Quarterly Review Summary

| Quarter | Global Tone | Key Drivers |
| ------- | -------------- | ---------------------------------------------- |
| Q1 2025 | Mixed | Construction weakness, oil extraction support |
| Q2 2025 | Stable to Soft | Seasonal extraction tapering, soft naphtha |
| Q3 2025 | Bearish | Oversupply, high inventories, weak exports |
| Q4 2025 | Divergent | Inventory corrections, merchant balance shifts |

Procurement Outlook and Price Forecast

The near-term n-Hexane price forecast suggests:

Controlled volatility into early 2026.
Feedstock naphtha trends as the primary cost driver.
Seasonal edible oil extraction supporting baseline demand.
Continued weakness in construction limiting upside.
Potential inventory correction in North America and Europe.
Market participants remain cautious, with limited expectation of sharp price rebounds unless supply disruptions or feedstock spikes occur.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did n-Hexane prices decline in North America in late 2025?

Inventory buildup, muted export demand, and weak downstream consumption combined with easing feedstock costs to push prices lower.

Why did South Korea show price resilience in Q4 2025?

Producers prioritized term sales, reducing merchant availability and tightening spot supply amid seasonal restocking.

How does feedstock naphtha impact n-Hexane prices?

Naphtha directly influences production costs. When naphtha prices fall, cost support weakens, limiting upward pressure on solvent pricing.

Which sectors provide baseline demand support?

Edible oil extraction remains the most consistent demand driver globally, even during construction downturns.

What factors influence price volatility?

Inventory levels, port congestion, regulatory oversight, feedstock trends, and seasonal demand cycles are key volatility drivers.

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