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Tetrahydrofuran Price Trend Analysis 2026: Latest News, Market Insights, Price Drivers, Supply Demand Analysis & Historical Prices
Written ByUdeesha Tomar
Tetrahydrofuran Latest Prices Q3 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetrahydrofuran | China | FOB | USD 1,472.85/MT | July 2026 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | India | CIF | USD 1,579.66/MT | July 2026 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | USA | CIF | USD 1,660.34/MT | July 2026 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | Germany | CIF | USD 1,606.48/MT | July 2026 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | Japan | CIF | USD 1,505.85/MT | July 2026 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | China | FOB | USD 1,682.54/MT | June 2026 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | India | CIF | USD 1,770.54/MT | June 2026 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | USA | CIF | USD 1,837.54/MT | June 2026 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | Germany | CIF | USD 1,803.54/MT | June 2026 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | Japan | CIF | USD 1,737.54/MT | June 2026 |
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Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Price Trend Q2 2026
- Tetrahydrofuran markets remained generally firm during Q2 2026 as elevated production and logistics costs supported offers despite uneven regional demand.
- BDO-related feedstock economics, energy and freight costs remained important production drivers, while easing crude values reduced some cost pressure toward quarter end.
- Pharmaceuticals, coatings, adhesives, electronics and polymer applications maintained steady consumption, although buyers generally avoided aggressive inventory building.
Asia
In China, the average price of Tetrahydrofuran was ~USD 1,683/MT (FOB) in Q2’26, the lowest across the tracked regions. Chinese THF conditions became firmer toward the end of Q2 as suppliers faced higher chemical-processing and logistics costs, while improving manufacturing activity supported solvent consumption. China’s manufacturing output increased 4.4% year on year in May, providing support from electronics, specialty chemicals and other THF-consuming industries. However, sufficient domestic availability and moderate growth across the wider chemical sector prevented a stronger increase. Tetrahydrofuran in India was assessed at an average of ~USD 1,771/MT (CIF) in June. Indian values remained above Chinese levels because of freight, import handling and replacement costs. Demand from pharmaceuticals, coatings, adhesives and polymer processing remained steady, while buyers largely maintained need-based procurement.
Europe
In Germany, Tetrahydrofuran averaged ~USD 1,804/MT (CIF) in June. THF prices in the European region were higher as energy, freight and imported chemical costs kept replacement values elevated in the initial half of Q2. Industrial solvent demand received some support from improving intermediate-goods activity, with euro-area intermediate-goods production increasing 0.8% month on month in April. However, broader manufacturing remained uneven, limiting the extent to which suppliers could transfer higher operating costs. Consumption from pharmaceuticals, coatings, adhesives and specialty polymers remained stable, while buyers avoided excess inventories as crude and energy costs eased from earlier-quarter highs.
North America
The average price of Tetrahydrofuran in the USA was ~USD 1,838/MT (CIF) in June’26. The prices in the North American markets stayed comparatively firm because of higher processing, distribution and replacement costs. U.S. industrial production increased 0.1% month on month in May, indicating stable rather than strong downstream activity. Demand from pharmaceuticals, resins, coatings and specialty chemical manufacturing remained regular, but flat manufacturing momentum kept procurement disciplined. Elevated intermediate-goods and logistics costs nevertheless supported supplier offers.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, THF prices are expected to remain stable to firm, with industrial demand and replacement costs providing support while easing energy values and adequate supply limit sharper gains.
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- Tetrahydrofuran prices moved firm in Q1 2026 as upstream BDO costs increased, freight risks widened, and petrochemical supply chains reacted to the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption.
- Feedstock pressure was strongest in Asia, where BDO rose in three weekly phases during March, supported by tighter supply and higher upstream chemical costs.
- Downstream demand improved from PTMEG, spandex, coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and specialty solvents, but buyers remained cautious and avoided excess inventory.
Asia
In Asia, Tetrahydrofuran prices strengthened in Q1 2026 as BDO, the key upstream feedstock, moved higher through March. China’s BDO market rose by 2.52% during March 2-6, followed by 2.65% during March 9-13 and 1.84% during March 16-20. The feedstock push was supported by tighter supply and firmer downstream sentiment from PTMEG and spandex. Petrochemical disruption after the Iran war added further pressure, as some Asian naphtha-fed crackers reduced operations. One South Korean cracker cut rates by 20.0% to 63.0%-65.0% from 83.0%-85.0%, showing wider upstream stress across solvent and intermediate chains.
Europe
Europe also recorded a firm THF trend, mainly due to feedstock, energy, and logistics pressure. The region was exposed to higher naphtha-linked petrochemical costs after Middle East tensions affected crude-linked supply routes. THF demand from coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, and polymer intermediates stayed steady, but buyers kept procurement need-based. Active BDO, THF, and PolyTHF production in Europe helped avoid a sharp shortage, although energy and freight risk supported firmer replacement costs.
North America
North America remained more balanced than Asia and Europe due to stronger local chemical supply and Gulf Coast logistics. However, import sentiment turned cautious after polymer and chemical transactions from Asia and the Middle East to the Americas slowed on March 2. Chemical container exports from the US Gulf Coast rose 12.0% in March, and 20.0% surge capacity was available for disruptions, supporting regional export flexibility. Domestic demand from solvents, pharmaceuticals, coatings, adhesives, and elastomer intermediates remained stable.
About Tetrahydrofuran
At room temperature, Tetrahydrofuran (THF), commonly known as Oxolane, is a clear liquid chemical molecule. THF is a polar solvent with a low viscosity that may be combined with water. This substance is classed as heterocyclic chemical, specifically a cyclic ether. It is generally utilized as a precursor to polymers. Being polar and possessing a wide liquid range, THF is a useful solvent.
Tetrahydrofuran Product Detail
Chemical Formula
C4H8O
Molecular Weight
72.11 g/mol
Industrial Uses
PTMEG, Spandex, Other polyurethanes, PVC, other solvents
Synonyms
Oxolane, 1,4-Epoxybutane, 1-Oxacyclopentane, Tetrahydrofuran, THF, 1,4-Butylene oxide, Cyclotetramethylene oxide fraction, Furanidin, Tetra-methylene oxide
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Ashland, BASF SE, CDC, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Banner Chemicals Limited
Regional Coverage
Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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Tetrahydrofuran Production Processes
- Tetrahydrofuran Production from Butanediol
A dehydration technique is used to produce tetrahydrofuran (THF) from butanediol (BDO). The dehydration of 1,4-butanediol in the presence of a zirconium sulphate catalyst produces tetrahydrofuran in a straightforward and low-risk process.
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