| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumene | China | FOB | USD 1,340.38/MT | August 2026 |
| Cumene | India | CIF | USD 1,431.38/MT | August 2026 |
| Cumene | Germany | CIF | USD 1,454.38/MT | August 2026 |
| Cumene | Australia | CIF | USD 1,435.38/MT | August 2026 |
| Cumene | Brazil | CIF | USD 1,482.38/MT | August 2026 |
| Cumene | China | FOB | USD 1,327.75/MT | July 2026 |
| Cumene | India | CIF | USD 1,434.56/MT | July 2026 |
| Cumene | Germany | CIF | USD 1,461.38/MT | July 2026 |
| Cumene | Australia | CIF | USD 1,426.21/MT | July 2026 |
| Cumene | Brazil | CIF | USD 1,499.36/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of Cumene was ~USD 1,328/MT in June, ~0.4% higher than the ~USD 1,323/MT recorded in May. In India, the average price was ~USD 1,390/MT in May and ~USD 1,416/MT in June, showing a ~2% increase. Cumene prices gained during Q1 as benzene costs increased sharply amid crude escalation, import constraints, and disruptions to regional shipping flows. Supply concerns intensified during the Strait of Hormuz disruption, raising replacement costs across Asian petrochemicals. The market subsequently softened as crude and naphtha costs declined and availability improved, while cautious downstream procurement limited further gains. India's steady domestic chemical demand provided some support. The increase in Chinese benzene prices from January to March also strengthened the cost base for cumene producers before the subsequent Q2 correction.
Europe
In Germany, average Cumene prices stood at ~USD 1,417/MT in May, moving up to ~USD 1,450/MT in June, a ~2% increase. European cumene prices were supported during the quarter by higher benzene costs, tighter regional petrochemical availability, and elevated freight uncertainty. Supply disruptions and shifting import flows increased replacement costs for cumene producers, while improved availability later in the quarter eased some cost pressure. Demand from phenol and acetone production provided a steady consumption base, but cautious purchasing from downstream chemical manufacturers limited stronger price gains. As feedstock costs softened and regional supply conditions improved, the market remained balanced rather than moving into a sustained rally.
North America
In North America, cumene prices were influenced by higher benzene costs during Q1 as geopolitical disruptions affected global petrochemical supply chains and arbitrage flows. The market later benefited from comparatively better domestic crude availability, additional crude inflows, and improved regional supply. Benzene prices declined during Q2 as supply conditions improved, while cautious petrochemical procurement reduced demand-side support. These factors moderated the cost pressure on cumene despite continued demand from phenol and acetone production.
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According to Procurement Resource, cumene prices are likely to remain sensitive to benzene costs, regional supply availability, logistics, and downstream phenol and acetone demand.
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Asia
In Asia, Cumene markets moved through varying supply and demand conditions during 2025. Benzene costs provided stronger support during the earlier part of the year, but the market weakened later as ample availability and softer downstream requirements reduced cost and demand pressure. Asian benzene prices reached a high point early in the year before declining substantially toward year-end, while weaker Chinese demand and elevated inventories weighed on the broader aromatics chain. Cumene demand remained closely linked to phenol and acetone operating rates, with purchasing activity affected by the performance of plastics, resins, and other chemical manufacturing sectors. The expansion of downstream capacity in China also increased competition among producers and contributed to pressure on operating margins.
Europe
In Europe, Cumene conditions were shaped by high production costs, weak industrial activity, and changing regional availability. Benzene costs initially provided support, while reduced Asian availability and shifting global trade flows affected replacement economics. However, downstream phenol and acetone demand remained subdued, particularly across automotive and construction-related industries, limiting stronger purchasing activity. European producers also faced pressure from high energy costs and structural overcapacity in phenol and acetone. Orlen’s planned closure of its phenol and acetone operations in Poland also affected its associated Cumene production, highlighting the pressure on European integrated facilities.
North America
In North America, Cumene demand remained tied primarily to phenol and acetone production, with established petrochemical capacity supporting regional supply. Feedstock economics remained an important factor, while downstream demand from plastics, resins, coatings, and other industrial applications varied with broader manufacturing conditions. Cumene also has an alternative use as a high-octane blending component in the region, although this represents a smaller outlet compared with phenol and acetone production.
Cumene is a clear, colourless liquid with a pleasant scent. A wide range of petroleum products contain cumene. Humans may experience headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, mild incoordination, and unconsciousness after experiencing acute (short-term) inhalation exposure to cumene. Cumene has a strong central nervous system (CNS) depressive action with long-lasting narcotic effects in animals and a gradual onset period. Cumene is irritating to the skin and eyes.
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Plastic Industry, Production of phenol and acetone, Manufacture of paints, lacquers, and enamels
Isopropylbenzene, 2-phenylpropane
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In Friedel–Crafts Alkylation, one of the catalysts such as solid phosphoric acid (SPA) supported on alumina, zeolite, or aluminium chloride, is used to conduct the alkylation of benzene and propylene so as to get the final product, cumene.
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