Air Liquide’s 200 MW Normand’Hy green hydrogen plant at Port‑Jérôme is set to start producing hydrogen in the coming weeks, adding 28,000 t per year to European supply. The ramp‑up will support refineries and regional industrial demand, likely easing market pressure on hydrogen prices.
Air Liquide reports weaker chemical‑sector demand in Europe, citing lower hydrogen sales. The decline in demand may ease hydrogen prices as supply remains relatively unchanged.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Ethylhexanol | China | FOB | USD 1,244.30/MT | August 2026 |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | India | FOB | USD 1,335.30/MT | August 2026 |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | USA | FOB | USD 1,400.30/MT | August 2026 |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | Brazil | FOB | USD 1,386.30/MT | August 2026 |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | Canada | FOB | USD 1,400.30/MT | August 2026 |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | China | FOB | USD 1,083.16/MT | July 2026 |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | India | FOB | USD 1,189.96/MT | July 2026 |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | USA | FOB | USD 1,270.65/MT | July 2026 |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | Brazil | FOB | USD 1,254.76/MT | July 2026 |
| 2-Ethylhexanol | Canada | FOB | USD 1,270.65/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of 2-Ethylhexanol climbed from ~USD 1,083.16/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 1,244.30/MT in August, a sharp increase of ~14.9%. India rose about 12.2%, from ~USD 1,189.96/MT (FOB) to ~USD 1,335.30/MT. Overall, the Asian market followed a strong upward trend for most of the quarter. Chinese plants ran at low rates in July as production costs exceeded selling prices, keeping spot supply tight. Supply tightened further in August, as several units shut, including Shandong Lihuayi’s 140,000 tonne-a-year plant, while propylene rose continuously. Demand held firm, with domestic consumption reaching 283,100 tonnes in August, up 2.24% on July. Qilu Petrochemical lifted offers again in early September, but prices eased later in the month as idled plants restarted and buyers resisted higher costs.
Europe
The European 2-ethylhexanol market followed a firmly upward trend, accelerating in September. Oxea and Perstorp, the region’s main producers, announced repeated increases from August through mid-September, citing sharply higher raw material, energy and supply-chain costs linked to the Middle East conflict. Propylene costs rose steadily, and the larger September increases showed cost pressure intensifying toward quarter-end, while plasticizer demand stayed stable.
North America
In the USA, the average price of 2-ethylhexanol rose from nearly USD 1,270.65/MT (FOB) in July to roughly USD 1,400.30/MT in August, up ~10.2%. Canada followed the same path, also rising about 10.2% to ~USD 1,400.30/MT (FOB). Overall, North American prices followed a firm upward trend. Producers announced list price increases in September, passing on higher propylene and energy costs, while steady plasticizer and coatings demand supported values.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, 2-Ethylhexanol prices are likely to ease slightly as restarted plants improve supply, though elevated propylene and energy costs should keep values well above early-quarter levels.
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Asia
In China, 2-Ethylhexanol prices averaged approximately RMB 9.23/kg in April and RMB 8.52/kg in May, representing a decline of around 7.7%. Prices briefly strengthened at the beginning of April and following the May holiday, but gains were short-lived as propylene prices softened and additional domestic production capacity increased market supply. DOP manufacturers continued purchasing only to meet immediate requirements, while traders lowered offers to reduce inventories. Although exports supported producers in early May, the export window narrowed later as imported material became more readily available across Southeast Asia. Demand from construction-related flexible PVC applications remained weak, with China's real-estate investment declining 16.2% year-on-year during January–May and new construction starts falling 22.6%.
Europe
European 2-Ethylhexanol market sentiment remained stable to slightly bearish during Q2 2026 as subdued demand outweighed balanced-to-tight regional supply. Softer propylene prices reduced production cost support, with chemical-grade propylene CIF Northwest Europe declining by approximately 6.6% in April. Demand from plasticizers, coatings, automotive interiors, flooring, and other flexible PVC applications remained limited. Eurozone industrial production increased only 0.3% year-on-year in April, while durable consumer goods production declined 4.0%, restricting overall consumption of 2-Ethylhexanol derivatives.
North America
In the United States, 2-Ethylhexanol prices averaged approximately USD 1,439.00/MT in April and USD 1,378.01/MT in May, reflecting a decline of about 4.2%. The decrease was driven by weaker chemical demand, softer export orders, and pressure from excess production capacity. U.S. manufacturing output remained unchanged in May, while chemical production fell 0.8% month-on-month and plastics and rubber products output declined 0.3%. Construction activity also weakened, with housing starts falling 15.4% month-on-month, reducing demand for plasticized PVC flooring, cables, membranes, and wall coverings.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, 2-Ethylhexanol prices are expected to remain weak to range-bound as new Chinese production capacity and cautious demand from the plasticizer sector continue to pressure the market. Temporary price recoveries may occur if production outages tighten supply or if propylene prices strengthen.
2-EH, that is, 2-Ethylhexanol is an eight-carbon branched chain oxo alcohol with aromatic odour. This chemical compound is insoluble in water and has slow evaporation rate. Its flash point is between 140-175°F. It has low volatility and also has defoaming, wetting, and dispersing characteristics.
C8H18O
104-76-72-Ethylhexan-1-ol2-Ethylhexanol2-Ethyl-1-hexanol
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In this process, 2-EH is produced from n-butyraldehyde via aldol condensation process, which leads to the formation of hydroxyaldehyde. The resulting mixture is then hydrogenated to finally produce2-EH.
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