Tetrabromobisphenol A Price Trend and Forecast

Tetrabromobisphenol A Regional Price Overview

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Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) Price Trend for Q1 of 2025

Asia

In Asia, Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) prices remained under pressure throughout Q1’25 due to a combination of weak demand, ample supply, and limited downstream activity. The sluggish performance of Bisphenol A (BPA) markets, especially in China and South Korea, played a significant role in keeping TBBPA sentiment muted. BPA, a key raw material for TBBPA, faced oversupply issues as new production capacities came online in China, while post-Lunar New Year restocking efforts fell short of expectations.
 

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Although phenol prices saw a slight increase in February due to some feedstock constraints and plant maintenance in China, this did not significantly impact overall TBBPA pricing because downstream demand from flame retardants and electronics sectors remained weak. The Ramadan season in late March also softened petrochemical trading across many Asian regions, further dampening the buying momentum.

Europe

In Europe, TBBPA prices experienced moderate fluctuations during Q1’25, influenced primarily by regulatory developments and shifting trade flows. The European Union’s proposed anti-dumping duties on epoxy resin imports from Asia had a ripple effect on regional TBBPA sentiment. These duties were expected to limit Asian epoxy resin exports, which in turn reduced BPA consumption abroad and created indirect downward pressure on brominated BPA derivatives like TBBPA. Despite this, demand from the electronics and fire-safety segments in Europe stayed somewhat steady. However, a lack of significant restocking or new project activity during the quarter meant that the market did not experience any major uplift. Stable bromine prices in the region also helped to limit volatility, though the broader market remained cautious.

North America

In North America, TBBPA pricing showed a firmer tone compared to other regions during Q1’25, largely driven by disruptions in the domestic bromine market. Severe winter storms along the Gulf Coast led to logistical delays and port shutdowns, constraining bromine supply. Simultaneously, expensive bromine imports—due to extended shipping routes and geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea—kept raw material costs elevated. This, combined with steady demand from flame retardant applications and energy storage sectors (notably zinc bromide batteries), supported TBBPA price levels. While BPA demand was soft across the region, TBBPA benefited from tighter feedstock availability and steady consumption in key industrial segments.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, TBBPA prices are expected to remain mixed across regions, with supply dynamics, bromine feedstock trends, and downstream demand recovery playing key roles in shaping the market.
 

Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) Price Trend for the Year 2024

Asia

In 2024, the Asian market for Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA) showed a mixed price trend throughout the year. Since TBBPA is produced using bisphenol A and bromine as its main raw materials, fluctuations in their prices directly impacted TBBPA’s market performance. In the first half of the year, rising bromine costs, especially in China due to limited supply and strong demand for flame retardants, supported higher TBBPA prices.

However, bisphenol A prices were weak during this time due to poor demand from downstream industries like epoxy resins and polycarbonates, which slightly limited the price rise. Later in the year, as bromine prices stabilized and bisphenol A prices fell further due to excess supply and slow construction and electronics sectors, TBBPA prices came under pressure. Inventory levels stayed high, and downstream consumption remained soft, especially in electronics manufacturing, leading to a more balanced or even downward trend toward the year’s end.

Europe

In Europe, TBBPA prices moved in a mostly stable to slightly declining trend in 2024. Early in the year, geopolitical issues, including supply disruptions from major bromine-exporting regions, led to some price support for TBBPA. However, the prices of bisphenol A declined significantly throughout the year due to reduced demand and growing regulatory pressure against its use in food contact materials.

These factors lowered production costs for TBBPA but also reduced its downstream demand. European industries, particularly electronics and automotive, were cautious in procurement due to weak consumer sentiment and economic uncertainties. The market faced limited growth opportunities, keeping prices largely range-bound with mild drops in the second half of the year.

North America

In North America, TBBPA prices followed a slightly fluctuating trend. At the start of the year, steady demand from flame retardant applications in electronics and construction kept the market firm. However, as the year progressed, bisphenol A prices weakened due to oversupply and lower demand from downstream sectors. Bromine prices remained somewhat stable, but periodic logistical challenges and economic concerns slowed purchasing activity. Buyers became more conservative in their procurement strategies, and overall consumption from end-use industries remained moderate. This led to TBBPA prices showing slight declines in the latter part of the year.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, TBBPA prices are expected to face mild fluctuations depending on the recovery of downstream demand and stability in bromine and BPA markets.
 

Tetrabromobisphenol A Price Trend for the Second Half of 2023

Asia

The cost of tetrabromobisphenol A registered a notable decline, particularly in the last quarter of 2023. As tetrabromobisphenol A is widely used in the plastic manufacturing business, changes in demand within this sector have a direct impact on Tetrabromobisphenol A prices in the H2 of 2023. Further, changes in the phenol and acetone feedstock market trends also asserted a negative impact on the tetrabromobisphenol A industry.

Europe

For the relevant period of Q4'23, the European Tetrabromobisphenol A market was seen to be fluctuating on the lower side. Since acetone and phenol, the market's feedstock materials were both seen to be depreciating at this time, the market thus failed to receive any cost support from them. The primary cause of this decline in the Tetrabromobisphenol A market behavior was the slowdown in manufacturing operations around the New Year's holiday season.

North America

The North American Tetrabromobisphenol A market fared better on the pricing trajectory than the European market did. Prices also increased in tandem with steady and rising demand by the end of the year. Acetone and phenol also contributed significantly to this uptick in the price trend. Additionally, consumer interest in the sector also inclined gradually throughout the quarter, benefiting the tetrabromobisphenol A price trend.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Tetrabromobisphenol A is expected to follow a mixed trend in the upcoming quarters as consumer sentiments seem bleak.
 

Tetrabromobisphenol A Price Trend for the First Half of 2023

The price trend for Tetrabromobisphenol A fluctuated throughout the first half of 2023. The Tetrabromobisphenol A prices mainly vary with its feedstock Bisphenol A and Bromine prices, which were unable to provide any substantial cost support.

As the industries had just started reviving in China, the construction sector was still slow since the market was more necessity-driven. Similarly, in Europe, the bad economic conditions and high inflation kept consumers at bay, restricting the market offtakes.

Compared to the already existing high inventories, the demands from downstream construction, chemical, and adhesive sectors were very limited. This led to sluggish sentiments in the Tetrabromobisphenol A market. Some temporary, occasional upward fluctuations were noticed, but the market remained in a slump. Overall, dull market sentiments were noticed.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Tetrabromobisphenol are expected to oscillate in the coming months, given the current volatilities in the global market fundamentals.

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