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Dicyclopentadiene Price Trend Analysis 2026: Price Drivers, Supply Demand Analysis, Market Insights, Latest News & Historical Prices
Written ByUdeesha Tomar
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Dicyclopentadiene Latest Prices August 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dicyclopentadiene | China | FOB | USD 1,091.00/MT | August 2026 |
| Dicyclopentadiene | China | FOB | USD 1,093.00/MT | July 2026 |
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Dicyclopentadiene Price Trend Q2 2026
- Dicyclopentadiene markets remained mixed to slightly soft during Q2 2026 as easing petrochemical feedstock costs were balanced by tighter cracking-derived supply.
- Lower naphtha and broader hydrocarbon values reduced production-cost pressure, while weaker refinery and cracker operating economics restricted C5 stream availability.
- Unsaturated polyester resins, hydrocarbon resins and specialty chemicals maintained demand, although weaker manufacturing activity kept purchasing cautious across major consuming markets.
Asia
Asian DCPD markets remained under moderate downward pressure during Q2 as softer petrochemical feedstock conditions reduced manufacturing costs. The quarter started on the firm note but the prices moderated as the quarter progressed. In China, petroleum benzene declined 4.6% during the second half of May, while LPG also weakened, indicating easing costs across the wider hydrocarbon chain. However, the decline in DCPD was limited because of lower operating rate of crackers, restricting production of C5 streams from which DCPD is recovered. Chinese buyers from unsaturated polyester resins, hydrocarbon resins and specialty chemicals maintained largely need-based procurement as manufacturing demand remained uneven. Lower feedstock costs therefore weighed on supplier offers, but low availability of the commodity prevented a sharper correction toward quarter-end.
Europe
European DCPD market witnessed stable price patterns during the quarter. Lower crude and naphtha values reduced the cost base for petrochemical producers, but weak margins encouraged refiners and crackers to manage operating rates carefully, limiting DCPD availability. According to Eurostat, euro-area intermediate-goods production increased 0.8% month on month in April, while capital-goods production declined, showing that the industrial recovery remained uneven. Demand from resins, coatings, adhesives and composite materials therefore provided only moderate support. Buyers avoided building excessive inventories as they expected softer upstream costs to continue.
North America
North American DCPD markets remained stable to slightly soft during Q2 as weaker industrial activity limited downstream purchasing, despite firm broader organic-chemical costs. U.S. chemicals output declined 0.9% in April, indicating softer demand from several manufacturing segments. At the same time, lower global refinery runs restricted cracking-related C5 co-product availability and prevented a deeper decline. Demand from hydrocarbon resins, specialty polymers and composite applications remained steady but did not justify aggressive restocking. Producers therefore balanced softer feedstock economics against constrained co-product supply.
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According to Procurement Resource, DCPD prices are expected to remain stable to slightly soft, with lower petrochemical feedstock costs weighing on the market while reduced cracker and refinery runs limit downside through tighter C5 availability.
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- Dicyclopentadiene firmed unevenly in Q1 2026, staying comparatively better supplied. Hormuz disruption became the main late-quarter risk after flows fell to less than 10.0% of normal levels.
- Feedstock pressure rose as the Strait of Hormuz handled around 20 million barrels/day of crude and refined products in 2025.
- Downstream demand was mixed across hydrocarbon resins, unsaturated polyester resins, adhesives, coatings, and rubber applications. Asian producers considered run-rate cuts, Europe faced lower spot availability, and North America benefited from stronger export options.
Asia
In Asia, Dicyclopentadiene gained upward momentum during Q1 2026 as naphtha-linked cracker economics tightened after the Iran conflict disrupted Middle East cargo movement. South Korea sourced about 54.0% of its naphtha through the Strait of Hormuz, making the region highly exposed to shipment delays and rerouting. Asia’s usual Middle East naphtha intake of around 4 million metric tons per month became less reliable, while Chandra Asri declared force majeure and Japanese buyers cancelled April import tenders. This tightened C5 stream availability and supported firmer Dicyclopentadiene sentiment despite cautious resin-sector buying.
Europe
Europe saw a firmer Dicyclopentadiene trend in March as feedstock uncertainty moved through the naphtha, olefins, and C5 derivative chain. European buyers were affected by wider petrochemical disruptions after Hormuz-linked flows fell below 10.0% of pre-conflict levels. Hydrocarbon solvent offers in Europe rose by around 10.0%, indicating broader pressure across related chemical streams. Propylene and butadiene settlements also moved higher before full Middle East risk was priced in, pointing to stronger upstream pressure. Sellers limited spot volumes because of freight uncertainty and feedstock risk, which tightened availability for resin and specialty chemical users.
North America
North America remained more stable than Asia and Europe in Q1 2026 due to domestic feedstock availability and stronger Gulf Coast logistics. The region was less dependent on Hormuz-linked naphtha, while Port Houston chemical container exports increased by 12.0% in March. Gulf Coast infrastructure also had around 20.0% surge capacity for major disruptions, helping exporters respond to replacement demand. Dicyclopentadiene sentiment improved late in the quarter as overseas buyers assessed alternatives, but local supply stayed more balanced than in import-sensitive regions.
About Dicyclopentadiene
Dicyclopentadiene is a liquid with an unpleasant smell. It is a white, brittle wax at room temperature, though lesser purity samples might be liquids with a straw colour. Less pure samples have a more overtly unpleasant odour, with the pure substance having a scent that is somewhat reminiscent of soy wax or camphor. Resins, in particular unsaturated polyester resins, are the main use. Inks, adhesives, and paints all employ it as well.
Dicyclopentadiene Product Detail
HS Code
29029090
Chemical Formula
C10H12
CAS Number
77-73-6
Molecular Weight
132.20 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Production of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) elastomers, Production of paints and varnishes, Production of hydrocarbon resins and unsaturated polyester resins, Production of insecticides
Synonyms
Cyclopentadiene dimer, Biscyclopentadiene
Supplier Database
Exxon Mobil Corporation, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, Cymetech Corporation, Nova Chemicals Corporation, Tokyo Chemical Industry CO.LTD (TCI)
Regional Coverage
Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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Dicyclopentadiene Production Processes
- Production of Dicyclopentadiene from a Crude C5s Stream; via Distillation
In this method, dicyclopentadiene is produced from a crude C5s stream along with C5 raffinate is a by-product.
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