| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | China | FOB | USD 1,257.33/MT | August 2026 |
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | USA | FOB | USD 1,412.95/MT | August 2026 |
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | Germany | FOB | USD 1,610.69/MT | August 2026 |
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | India | FOB | USD 1,704.22/MT | August 2026 |
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | Japan | FOB | USD 1,291.65/MT | August 2026 |
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | China | FOB | USD 1,468.67/MT | July 2026 |
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | USA | FOB | USD 1,655.67/MT | July 2026 |
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | Germany | FOB | USD 1,602.67/MT | July 2026 |
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | India | FOB | USD 1,699.95/MT | July 2026 |
| Linear Alkyl Benzene | Japan | FOB | USD 1,501.67/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of Linear Alkyl Benzene fell from ~USD 1,468.67/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 1,257.33/MT in August, a sharp decline of ~14.4%. India held almost steady, edging up about 0.3% from ~USD 1,699.95/MT (FOB) to ~USD 1,704.22/MT. Benzene costs in Asia jumped in July as supply losses and low inventories tightened the market, but conditions eased in August as Chinese plants restarted. Chinese benzene production losses fell from roughly 431,000 tonnes in July to about 1136,000 tonnes in August, and import supply improved, lowering feedstock support. With derivative margins weak across the aromatics chain, Chinese producers cut export offers to move volumes. Indian values stayed stable as steady domestic detergent demand balanced cheaper regional competition.
Europe
In Germany, linear alkyl benzene averaged approximately USD 1,602.67/MT (FOB) in July and rose slightly to about USD 1,610.69/MT in August. The August benzene contract increased on tighter supply, supporting producer costs. However, better availability later in the quarter led to a significant discount in the September contract, which limited further gains.
North America
In the USA, average linear alkyl benzene prices fell from nearly USD 1,655.67/MT (FOB) in July to roughly USD 1,412.95/MT in August, a drop of ~14.7%. Domestic benzene became very expensive as summer gasoline blending pulled aromatics into the fuel pool and imports fell 73% year to date due to tariffs and scarce vessels. These high costs made US derivatives uncompetitive abroad, forcing producers to cut export offers sharply to compete with lower-priced Asian supply, which squeezed margins.
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According to Procurement Resource, linear alkyl benzene prices are likely to find a floor as benzene costs stabilise, though ample Asian supply and cautious detergent demand may keep any recovery limited.
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Asia
In China, Linear Alkyl Benzene prices increased from ~USD 1,462/MT in April to ~USD 1,476/MT in June, reflecting a marginal rise. Japan also recorded a slight increase, with prices moving from ~USD 1,501/MT to ~USD 1,509/MT. The regional market remained influenced by earlier feedstock disruptions, but improving crude and naphtha availability reduced cost pressure as geopolitical tensions eased. China’s market received some support from detergent-sector consumption and relatively stable domestic demand, although high inventories and cautious procurement limited stronger gains. In India, prices fell from ~USD 2,805/MT in April to ~USD 1,988/MT in June, reflecting weaker downstream buying and improved regional availability. South Korea’s restrictions on excessive petrochemical inventories also encouraged tighter inventory management across the regional supply chain.
Europe
In Germany, Linear Alkyl Benzene prices averaged ~USD 1,588/MT in April and ~USD 1,597/MT in June, marking a ~0.6% increase. European availability remained influenced by earlier energy and feedstock disruptions, while easing crude and naphtha costs reduced production-cost pressure later in the quarter. Cross-regional supply movements helped rebalance availability as producers and buyers adjusted procurement amid changing energy-market conditions. However, cautious detergent-sector purchasing and elevated inventories limited stronger market gains.
North America
In the USA, Linear Alkyl Benzene prices increased from ~USD 1,549/MT in April to ~USD 1,631/MT in June, a ~5% rise. The market benefited from comparatively better crude availability as Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases and Venezuelan imports supported domestic feedstock supply. This helped reduce some upstream supply pressure, while transatlantic inflows improved regional availability. However, downstream petrochemical procurement remained cautious as buyers managed inventories amid uncertain demand. The combination of improved feedstock access and uneven detergent demand kept the market mixed during the quarter.
Linear Alkyl Benzenes, or often called the LABs, are basically a family of organic compounds. They are primarily prepared as intermediates in the manufacturing of surfactants for use in detergents. They are also used as a neutrino detector in the nuclear industry. It can be sulphonated to produce LAS, a biodegradable surfactant. It can be produced using different routes based on the requirement of LAB-derived detergents.
C6H5CnH2n+1
Surfactant, Household Detergents, Industrial Cleaners, Laundry Powders, Light-Duty-Dish-Washing Liquids
LAB, 67774-74-7, (C10-13 alkyl) benzene
Sasol Group, CEPSA Química, S.A., Jin Tung Petrochemical Corp Ltd , Farabi Petrochemicals Co, Desmet Ballestra, Sinopec Jinling Petrochemical Co. Ltd, Huntsman Corporation
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Ethylene can be oligomerized or partially polymerized in order to obtain linear alkenes. The resulting linear mono-olefins are made to react with benzene with the help of a catalyst, particularly hydrogen fluoride (HF) and aluminium chloride (AlCl3), to produce LAB.
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