Sumitomo Chemical's parent company entered a joint venture with Samsung Electro-Mechanics to manufacture glass core substrates for advanced semiconductor packaging. The news triggered a nearly 16% surge in Sumitomo Chemical India's shares on optimism about exposure to the semiconductor supply chain. This strategic move could increase demand for specialty chemicals used in semiconductor production, supporting price prospects.
Propylene collapsed across regions between mid-May and mid-June 2026, while downstream acrylic staple fibre prices remained rangebound, indicating producers are absorbing the feedstock cost relief as margin recovery. If propylene weakness persists, further softening in acrylonitrile and ASF markets could follow.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epichlorohydrin | China | FOB | USD 1,550.87/MT | June 2026 |
| Epichlorohydrin | USA | CIF | USD 1,705.82/MT | June 2026 |
| Epichlorohydrin | Germany | CIF | USD 1,672.36/MT | June 2026 |
| Epichlorohydrin | India | CIF | USD 1,638.42/MT | June 2026 |
| Epichlorohydrin | Japan | CIF | USD 1,583.72/MT | June 2026 |
| Epichlorohydrin | China | FOB | USD 1,839.16/MT | May 2026 |
| Epichlorohydrin | USA | CIF | USD 1,958.35/MT | May 2026 |
| Epichlorohydrin | Germany | CIF | USD 1,932.61/MT | May 2026 |
| Epichlorohydrin | India | CIF | USD 1,906.50/MT | May 2026 |
| Epichlorohydrin | Japan | CIF | USD 1,876.91/MT | May 2026 |
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Asia
Epichlorohydrin prices in China declined to ~USD 1,930.08/MT in April and ~USD 1,551.00/MT in June, showing a ~19.6% decrease. The market received temporary support from plant maintenance, restricted propylene availability and firm glycerin conditions, but weakened later as facilities restarted and supply increased. Chinese imports during January–April reached 2,525.8 tonnes, rising 1,015.1% year over year, while exports declined 72.8%, indicating stronger reliance on imported material. Demand from coatings, adhesives, flooring and composites remained weak due to lower property activity, with real-estate development investment declining 16.2% during January–May. However, high-tech manufacturing supported specialty epoxy demand, with lithium-ion battery production increasing 40.0% and industrial robot output rising 27.9%. India also added regional supply after commissioning the remaining 17,000 tonnes per year capacity at its Jhagadia facility, increasing competition among suppliers.
Europe
Epichlorohydrin prices in Germany declined to ~USD 2,056.36/MT in April and ~USD 1,672.40/MT in June, showing a ~18.7% decrease. European markets remained under pressure from weak chemical demand and limited industrial recovery. Chemical capacity utilisation remained below historical levels, reducing demand from coatings, adhesives, composites and resin applications. Lower chemical trade activity and cautious inventory management limited raw material purchasing. Industrial production showed only modest improvement, preventing a broad recovery in epoxy-related demand.
North America
Epichlorohydrin prices in the United States declined to ~USD 2,017.08/MT in April and ~USD 1,705.80/MT in June, showing a ~15.4% decrease. The market remained balanced as improving chemical orders were offset by higher raw material, energy and transportation costs. Chemical manufacturers reported stronger orders and improved utilisation entering Q2, while construction supplies and durable goods supported epoxy-related demand. However, overall manufacturing utilisation remained below long-term averages, limiting tight supply conditions.
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According to Procurement Resource, epichlorohydrin prices are expected to remain influenced by propylene and glycerin costs, plant operating rates and epoxy resin demand recovery.
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Asia
Epichlorohydrin (ECH) prices in Asia moved upward during Q1'26, supported by firmer propylene costs and improving epoxy resin demand following the Lunar New Year holidays. Chinese producers maintained relatively stable operating rates, while downstream consumption from coatings, electrical laminates, wind energy, and engineering composites gradually improved. Higher crude oil prices and tightening petrochemical margins strengthened feedstock economics, providing producers with better cost support. Export demand also improved as Asian suppliers remained competitive in global markets. However, abundant domestic production capacity and cautious downstream procurement prevented a sharper price rally. Toward the end of the quarter, escalating Middle East tensions and growing concerns over shipping disruptions supported precautionary buying and strengthened regional market sentiment, although overall price gains remained primarily cost-driven rather than demand-led.
Europe
European ECH prices increased moderately during Q1'26 as rising propylene costs, elevated energy prices, and higher freight expenses lifted production costs. Supply chains were further affected by geopolitical tensions surrounding key shipping routes, increasing logistics costs for imported chemicals and feedstocks. Demand from epoxy resin manufacturers improved slightly, supported by maintenance coatings, industrial composites, and electrical applications, while construction activity remained relatively subdued. Buyers continued to procure cautiously, resulting in a market where higher production costs rather than stronger consumption remained the principal driver of price increases.
North America
North American ECH prices increased modestly during Q1'26 as firmer propylene values and higher logistics costs lifted production economics. Demand from epoxy resins, adhesives, and protective coatings improved gradually, supported by industrial maintenance and infrastructure-related consumption. However, cautious purchasing and adequate regional supply limited upward momentum, leaving the market primarily driven by feedstock costs and broader macroeconomic sentiment rather than strong demand growth.
Epichlorohydrin is considered an epoxide in which chlorine replaces one of the methyl hydrogens. It is both an epoxide and an organochlorine chemical. Epichlorohydrin is a chlorinated cyclic ether that is volatile and combustible, transparent, colourless, and liquid. When heated to the point of disintegration, it releases hazardous vapours of hydrochloric acid and other chlorinated chemicals. Elastomers, synthetic glycerin, and epoxy resins are all made using epichlorohydrin.
C3H5ClO
Coatings and Adhesives, Production of epoxy resins, Plastics Industry, Production of inks and dyes, Pharmaceuticals
1-Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane
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Epichlorohydrin is commercially produced by high temperature chlorination of propylene to allyl chloride, followed by hypochlorous acid chlorohydration to form isomeric glycerol dichlorohydrins. The mixture is then dehydrochlorinated with alkali to produce epichlorohydrin.
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