Iso Butyric Acid Prices: Market Analysis, Trend, News, Graph and Demand

North America

The U.S. Isobutyric Acid market experienced significant fluctuations, largely influenced by external disruptions and shifting demand patterns. In October, prices dropped notably due to the impact of hurricanes that disrupted key supply chains, halted production at Gulf Coast facilities, and created logistical bottlenecks. These disruptions led to temporary plant shutdowns and limited product availability, prompting a downturn in market activity and pricing as manufacturers and buyers adjusted accordingly.

However, the market began to recover in November and December as operations resumed and supply chain issues gradually eased. The return of production capacity, alongside stable industrial demand—particularly from sectors like automotive coatings, chemicals, and personal care—contributed to a rebound in pricing. Upstream feedstock costs also stabilized during this period, supporting the market’s upward trajectory.

Despite the challenges in October, the recovery in the final two months of the quarter helped restore market confidence. By the end of December, prices had firmed up, closing the quarter at USD 1430/MT on an FOB Houston basis. The overall sentiment remained cautiously optimistic, with continued sensitivity to supply chain dynamics.

Asia-Pacific

The Isobutyric Acid market in the Asia-Pacific region displayed contrasting trends between China and India during Q4 2024.

In China, October witnessed a price decline due to oversupply and tepid demand, especially from industries such as paints, coatings, and plastics that were experiencing slower activity. However, from November onward, the market began to recover as industrial consumption picked up ahead of seasonal demand linked to the Lunar New Year. This modest rebound was supported by stable feedstock prices—particularly isobutene—though overall market sentiment remained cautious. Buyers adopted a conservative stance, with inventory optimization and global economic uncertainties limiting aggressive procurement.

In contrast, India’s market demonstrated consistent strength throughout the quarter. Robust demand from end-use sectors like automotive coatings, personal care, and pharmaceuticals, combined with limited domestic production capacity, drove prices higher. Global logistical disruptions further inflated import costs, adding upward pressure on pricing. The Indian market remained buoyant, underpinned by investments in capacity expansion and a shift toward higher-value products. This steady upward momentum in India stood in stark contrast to the more volatile Chinese market, reflecting a more balanced and resilient local demand environment.

Europe

The European Isobutyric Acid market faced a complex environment in Q4 2024, marked by price fluctuations and subdued demand. A key factor influencing the market was weak pricing in propylene, a primary feedstock for Isobutyric Acid, which remained low throughout the quarter. While this helped keep production costs in check, it also highlighted broader industry sluggishness, including low energy prices and dampened demand across multiple end-use sectors.

Nonetheless, there were signs of recovery in specific areas. In November and December, demand picked up modestly from automotive and coatings sectors, which supported the consumption of plasticizers and specialty chemicals. Meanwhile, demand from the food and fragrance industries remained steady, showing little change in consumption behavior.

Competitive pricing pressures from Asian imports also weighed on European producers, limiting the extent of any upward movement in prices. Overall, the market remained relatively stable, with the softness in propylene pricing acting as both a stabilizing and constraining influence on broader market dynamics.

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