Naproxen Sodium Price Trend and Forecast

Regional Market Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Naproxen Sodium in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

Naproxen Sodium Price Trend for the Q1 of 2024

Asia

In Asian countries, after experiencing a notable uptrend during the last quarters, the naproxen sodium market shifted southwards during the first quarter of 2024. This decline was a consequence of the complex interplay of several factors, including subdued demand from downstream industries, surplus inventories, and reduced production expenses.

Naproxen Sodium Price Chart

Please Login or Subscribe to Access the Naproxen Sodium Price Chart Data
 

The major exporting nations in the Asia-Pacific region saw a moderate increase in the pricing patterns of naproxen sodium during January, but the fall in feedstock material prices and loss of exports drove the market southwards in the subsequent months.

Additionally, the limited importing countries responded by adjusting their own naproxen sodium prices, reflecting the market downturn and diminished consumer confidence in the market. To address challenges posed by oversupply, reduced demand, and falling prices, market participants strategically adjusted profit margins and reduced existing inventories.

Europe

Throughout the first quarter of 2024, the naproxen sodium market experienced a subtle downward fluctuation due to surplus supply and frail domestic and international demand. The rising raw material prices, particularly for acetic anhydride, further raised the concerns of manufacturers as they lowered their profit margins to sustain their production rates.

Further, the production units also faced shipping pressures, while the approaching Spring Festival led to premature closures of downstream pharmaceutical facilities in China, intensifying the depreciating market conditions. Additionally, the loss of exports and imports from Asian countries due to the rising number of Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipments and the abrupt incline in the freight charges put additional limitations on the growth patterns of the naproxen sodium market during Q1 of 2024.

North America

In the first quarter of 2024, naproxen sodium prices witnessed a decline globally due to subdued demand from pharmaceutical manufacturers and fluctuations in raw material costs. This downturn in the market trajectory was also visible in the pricing pattern of the North American naproxen sodium price trend. This downturn led to surplus stocks accumulating, prompting temporary production suspensions in certain regions.

The decrease in consumption of naproxen sodium, primarily used in treating neurological conditions, was attributed to reduced market requirements influenced by ample imports and excessive production rates of the domestic manufacturers.

Additionally, anticipation of rising temperatures prompted merchants to focus on reducing inventories to prevent the degradation of naproxen sodium, which could affect its efficacy and safety. However, the traders noticed a modest rebound in the latter phase of the first quarter, driven by renewed demand from pharmaceutical companies and stabilized raw material costs.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Naproxen Sodium is estimated to move northwards in certain regions of the world with the rise in feedstock prices and changing trade dynamics of the globe.

Naproxen Sodium Price Trend for the October - December of 2023

Asia

The 14% escalation in the medical inflation rates in India was visible in the end-year and quarter prices of Naproxen Sodium. However, the government took several initiatives to lessen the burden on the consumer sector, but the effect of those moves could only be seen after a certain time frame.

The pharmaceutical industries were forced to raise the quotation of their medicines as the supply of raw materials from China did not match with the production demand and further rise in inflationary pressure caused wrinkles in the trading sector. Further, the consistent demand for naproxen sodium since the last quarter gave the manufacturers room to raise the naproxen sodium prices.

Europe

In the starting phase of this year, the European countries looked forward to developing innovative ways of producing pharmaceutical products such as naproxen sodium in order to make them accessible to all. However, the struggle between the European Commission and the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) over their view on the route of implementation has altered the trajectory of naproxen Sodium Price Trend negatively. Additionally, the rise in interest rates had lowered the purchasing potential of the consumer sector, and thus, the naproxen sodium market had no driving force, which led to the downfall in its price trend.

North America

The inconsiderate and unchecked amplification of the cost of pharmaceutical products during the past few quarters was put on hold by the Inflation Reduction Act of the US government. This act aimed at reducing the excessive cap on medical products such as naproxen sodium, but similar to the Asian countries, the act will take a while to yield any results. On the other hand, the manufacturing sector was compelled to raise its price quotation as the demand from the consumer sector and the high cost of raw materials opened up a window for a naproxen sodium price hike.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Naproxen Sodium are expected to be dictated by the motion in which the pharmaceutical industries will likely move, given the ongoing negotiations regarding lowering the cost of pharmaceutical products with the government of different regions.

Naproxen Sodium Price Trend for the July-September of 2023

Asia

The price trend for naproxen sodium recorded volatile behavior in the Asia-Pacific region during the third quarter of 2023. Given the reduced upstream cost pressure and normalization of supply chains, the prices wavered at the lower end. Also, the demands from the international markets declined, which impacted the production rates in the Asian market.

Many producers halted or cut down production, but no corresponding effect was seen on the price trend as the old inventories readily catered to the present demands. Though minor inclinations were seen in the price graph occasionally owing to regional imbalances overall, the naproxen Sodium Price Trend kept on the lower curve.

Europe

The demand for naproxen sodium kept on dwindling in the European markets owing to the high inflation rates amid a consistently deteriorating economic scenario. In order to vacate the present inventories, the suppliers offered discounted rates, which eventually led to unhealthy competition in the market. Hence, despite the efforts to lift the drug prices, the bleak demands overpowered any other market drivers.

North America

Naproxen Sodium Price Trend recorded a downward pattern in the US domestic market during Q3’23. The weak demands, coupled with grim economic conditions and unhealthy market competitiveness, caused the price curve to waver at the lower end of the graph.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend for Naproxen Sodium are likely to oscillate in the coming quarter, given the present uncertainties in the market demands and global economy.

Naproxen Sodium Price Trend for the First Half of 2023

Asia

In the first two quarters of 2023, the prices of Naproxen Sodium inclined with the rising orders from domestic end-user sectors. The pharmaceutical sector regained momentum, and international buyers also raised their offtakes. In addition, the Chinese sector increased its market activities, positively impacting the buyers’ purchasing potential. Thus, the price trend of Naproxen Sodium showcased an upward trajectory.

Europe

In Europe, the prices of Naproxen Sodium inclined in the initial months of the first quarter but declined steadily in the second quarter. Initially, the trend was supported by the demand from the local market and the low availability of the product in the region. In addition, the market was also influenced by the positive sentiments observed in the German market. However, the ease of trade and the arrival of imports from China caused domestic manufacturers to lower their quotations to remain competitive. Further, a fall in market inquiries amid product over-supply negatively impacted naproxen sodium prices.

North America

The positive trend in the prices of Naproxen Sodium in the first quarter of 2023 did not continue in the second quarter of the year. The first quarter was supported by the rise in domestic orders and the high performance of pharmaceutical industries. North America also eased their trade regulations, and with high-cost inputs from China, the prices soared only to decline in the second quarter of 2023 due to the slow movement of the market.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price of Naproxen Sodium is expected to showcase a downward trajectory in the upcoming months as the demand from the downstream industries seems to remain bearish.

Procurement Resource provides latest prices of Naproxen Sodium. Each price database is tied to a user-friendly graphing tool dating back to 2014, which provides a range of functionalities: configuration of price series over user defined time period; comparison of product movements across countries; customisation of price currencies and unit; extraction of price data as excel files to be used offline.