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| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melamine | China | FOB | USD 898.80/MT | June 2026 |
| Melamine | USA | FOB | USD 1,053.75/MT | June 2026 |
| Melamine | Germany | FOB | USD 1,020.29/MT | June 2026 |
| Melamine | India | CIF | USD 986.80/MT | June 2026 |
| Melamine | Japan | CIF | USD 931.65/MT | June 2026 |
| Melamine | China | FOB | USD 968.49/MT | May 2026 |
| Melamine | USA | FOB | USD 1,087.68/MT | May 2026 |
| Melamine | Germany | FOB | USD 1,061.94/MT | May 2026 |
| Melamine | India | CIF | USD 968.49/MT | May 2026 |
| Melamine | Japan | CIF | USD 968.49/MT | May 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the monthly average melamine price was around RMB 8.54/kg in April and ~RMB 6.58/kg in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of ~23.0%. Similarly, in Japan, the monthly average melamine price was ~JPY 209.51/kg in April and approx. JPY 156.03/kg in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of ~25.5%. Prices fell due to excess domestic production capacity, high inventories, and weak demand from wood panel and laminate manufacturers. Export competition from Asian suppliers further pressured offers, while urea feedstock remained abundantly available, reducing production cost support. Meanwhile, in India, the monthly average melamine price was about INR 124.90/kg in April and ~INR 92.45/kg in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of about 26.0%. Weak downstream demand from laminates and adhesives, combined with ample import availability, led to aggressive inventory correction and reduced spot buying.
Europe
In Germany, the monthly average melamine price was ~EUR 1.33/kg in April and around EUR 0.93/kg in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of ~30.1%. Prices declined due to weak demand from furniture and construction sectors, high inventories, and increased availability of competitively priced Asian imports. Lower feedstock costs during most of the quarter added further pressure.
North America
In North America, the monthly average melamine price was ~USD 2,150.44/MT in April and approx. USD 1,087.68/MT in the subsequent month, showing a decrease of ~49.4%. Prices dropped sharply due to weak demand from laminate and wood adhesive sectors, adequate import availability from Asia, and buyers delaying purchases expecting further declines, which intensified downward momentum.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, melamine prices are expected to remain under pressure with limited recovery potential, as feedstock normalization and adequate global supply continue to outweigh stable but moderate downstream demand.
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Asia
In China, the melamine price curve witnessed a fluctuating trajectory with an upward bias in the first quarter of 2026. The quarter began with weak demand and oversupply pressure, keeping prices soft despite slight cost support. Ahead of the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival, prices saw limited upward movement due to tight supply and firm urea costs. Post-holiday, demand recovery was slow, and prices remained largely stable due to balanced supply-demand conditions.
Entering March, the market surged sharply as the Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz severely impacted global urea trade, tightening supply and sharply increasing costs. Around 35% of global seaborne urea trade was disrupted, while Iran’s exports declined significantly, triggering strong cost transmission across the melamine chain. Tight domestic supply, plant maintenance, and strong downstream restocking further accelerated price increases.
Europe
In Europe, melamine prices followed an upward trend, supported by rising import costs and tight global supply. The Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruptions increased energy and fertilizer costs, directly impacting urea-linked production economics and supporting prices despite moderate demand.
North America
In North America, melamine prices also strengthened, driven by higher feedstock costs and global supply disruptions. Logistics risks and rising energy costs linked to Middle East tensions increased production expenses, while steady demand from construction and coatings sectors supported the market.
Melamine, also known as cyanuramide, is a colourless crystalline compound. It is a nitrogen-rich compound whose derivatives are used as flame retardants. It is used to make thermosetting plastics, plywood, kitchenware, dinnerware and melamine resins.
C3H6N6
Thermosetting Plastics, Plywoods, melamine resins, soundproof materials
Cyanuramide, Triamino Triazine
Sichuan Golden Elephant Chemical, Nissan Chemical Industries, BASF SE, Mitsui Chemicals Inc., OCI Nitrogen, Cornerstone Chemical Company, Borealis AG, Haohua Junhua Group Co. Ltd., Methanol Holdings.
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Melamine is produced by using urea as the starting material. Urea is decomposed into cyanic acid and ammonia, and cyanic acid further polymerizes to form melamine.
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