| Product |
Category |
Region |
Price |
Last Updated Month |
| Ethylene |
Chemicals |
China |
631 USD/MT |
October 2025 |
| Ethylene |
Chemicals |
China |
599 USD/MT |
December 2025 |
| Ethylene |
Chemicals |
India |
782 USD/MT |
October 2025 |
| Ethylene |
Chemicals |
India |
776 USD/MT |
December 2025 |
| Ethylene |
Chemicals |
Saudi Arabian |
785 USD/MT |
October 2025 |
| Ethylene |
Chemicals |
Saudi Arabian |
752 USD/MT |
December 2025 |
| Ethylene |
Chemicals |
North American |
692 USD/MT |
October 2025 |
| Ethylene |
Chemicals |
North American |
637 USD/MT |
December 2025 |
Asia
The ethylene price curve witnessed a fluctuating trajectory during the fourth quarter of 2025. The prices were about 631 USD/MT (Spot) in October and around 599 USD/MT in December. Early-period pricing witnessed a decline as inventory accumulation following the National Day holidays created oversupply conditions. Rising imports and elevated production levels added pressure to local markets, while crude oil price weakness reduced cost support for downstream polyethylene production.
Demand from downstream processors remained subdued, with buyers maintaining need-based purchasing strategies rather than pursuing forward procurement. Regional freight cost reductions further encouraged import activity, exacerbating supply-side pressure. The remainder of the quarter brought stabilization as prices consolidated at lower levels, with limited volatility observed through the final weeks as supply-demand dynamics remained balanced though cautious.
In India, the ethylene price graph displayed mixed trends during the period. The prices were about 782 USD/MT (CIF) in October and around 776 USD/MT in December. The opening period began with moderate pricing that entered progressive decline as the quarter advanced. Supply availability remained adequate as regional production maintained steady operating rates, while demand from packaging, consumer goods, and petrochemical applications showed tepid consumption patterns. Buyers adopted conservative procurement approaches amid a weakening price environment, limiting any potential recovery attempts. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian markets experienced similar early-quarter weakness with sharp price declines driven by regional oversupply conditions and soft crude oil values. Mid-quarter brought notable recovery as supply conditions tightened, and regional demand improved temporarily. The latter portion witnessed stabilization as the market consolidated gains, maintaining relatively steady pricing through year-end. The prices were about 785 USD/MT (FOB) in October and around 752 USD/MT in December.
Europe
European ethylene markets mirrored Chinese trends throughout the quarter, experiencing a sharp early period decline followed by extended stability. Naphtha feedstock costs remained relatively stable, though downstream consumption from polyethylene and derivative applications stayed muted. Market sentiment remained cautious as economic uncertainties and soft industrial demand limited buyer activity. Production levels maintained consistency while inventory management aligned with subdued downstream consumption patterns.
North America
North American markets displayed divergent patterns, with initial weakness during the opening period as prices declined from elevated levels. However, mid-quarter developments brought recovery as tighter supply conditions emerged. Natural gas feedstock costs increased, creating upward pressure on production economics. Demand from packaging, consumer goods, and industrial sectors strengthened, particularly during the final weeks as seasonal factors and infrastructure-related consumption supported pricing. Steam cracker facilities returned from maintenance activities, though reduced inventory levels and steady downstream offtake enabled producers to maintain firmer pricing through year-end. The prices were about 692 USD/MT (FOB) in October and around 637 USD/MT in December.
