Rising coking coal costs are pushing up production expenses for Indian steel mills, with steel prices expected to increase in coming weeks. Post-monsoon demand revival and planned maintenance shutdowns at major mills are tightening spot supply, further supporting price gains. Rising imports from China may cap the extent of price increases.
Coking coal prices firmed over the first quarter, driven by supply-side disruptions including mine accidents in China and reduced Russian output linked to diesel shortages. Tightening seaborne supply is pushing input costs higher for steel producers reliant on this key raw material.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vinyl Chloride | China | FOB | USD 654.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Vinyl Chloride | USA | FOB | USD 841.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Vinyl Chloride | Germany | FOB | USD 788.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Vinyl Chloride | India | CIF | USD 761.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Vinyl Chloride | Japan | CIF | USD 687.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Vinyl Chloride | China | FOB | USD 605.13/MT | June 2026 |
| Vinyl Chloride | USA | FOB | USD 760.12/MT | June 2026 |
| Vinyl Chloride | Germany | FOB | USD 726.12/MT | June 2026 |
| Vinyl Chloride | India | CIF | USD 693.12/MT | June 2026 |
| Vinyl Chloride | Japan | CIF | USD 638.12/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the prices of Vinyl Chloride decreased from ~USD 817.00/MT and ~USD 605.00/MT during the second quarter of 2026. Asian VCM entered April with tight availability after major supply disruptions and elevated freight costs, while extensive maintenance restricted merchant supply. Taiwanese VCM units totalling 742,000 tonnes/year and three South Korean units with combined capacity of 960,000 tonnes/year underwent April maintenance. Additional Japanese and Southeast Asian shutdowns extended supply constraints into May and June. However, softer ethylene costs and weaker PVC economics reduced downstream purchasing, causing VCM conditions to decline from April highs. India’s temporary removal of customs duty on VCM from April 2 through June 30 also improved access to imported material.
Europe
In Germany, the prices of Vinyl Chloride were ~USD 943.00/MT in April and ~USD 726.00/MT in the last month of Q2’26, showing a ~23.0% decrease. European supply was initially restricted by scheduled maintenance at a 394,000 tonnes/year French VCM unit and a 400,000 tonnes/year German facility. Limited imports and elevated ethylene costs supported April conditions. However, persistently weak PVC demand, high inventories and subdued chemical-sector consumption prevented producers from sustaining stronger market levels as supply availability improved.
North America
In the United States, the prices of Vinyl Chloride were ~USD 904.00/MT in April and ~USD 760.00/MT in June, showing a ~15.9% decrease. Redirected international demand supported U.S. VCM early in Q2 as Asian and European disruptions increased overseas requirements. Reduced domestic capacity also tightened the supply base. However, weaker domestic vinyl-chain demand and easing global supply disruptions reduced upward pressure later in the quarter.
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According to Procurement Resource, VCM conditions are expected to remain stable to slightly soft as maintenance ends, feedstock pressure eases and PVC demand remains cautious.
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Asia
In Asia, vinyl chloride prices moved upward during Q1’26 as stronger export activity, tighter freight availability, and improving overseas demand supported regional sentiment. Early-quarter market conditions remained cautious due to slow domestic construction demand and comfortable supply levels. However, procurement activity improved from February onward as export orders strengthened and downstream buyers gradually returned to the market. By March, logistical disruptions and elevated marine insurance costs linked to the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz tightened regional supply chains and significantly increased delivered costs.
Europe
In Europe, vinyl chloride prices followed a firm trend during Q1’26 as energy-intensive production faced higher operating and import replacement costs. Shipping delays and rising freight charges linked to Middle East disruptions increased the cost of imported raw materials and finished products, while producers adjusted offers upward to protect margins. However, weak downstream construction activity restricted stronger market gains, with euro area construction output declining by 0.2% month-on-month in February 2026. Demand from building materials, industrial profiles, and infrastructure applications remained moderate despite elevated cost pressure.
North America
In North America, vinyl chloride prices remained relatively stable early in Q1’26 before strengthening toward the quarter close as higher freight, energy, and export replacement costs improved sentiment. Although the region remained less exposed to direct Hormuz-related supply disruptions due to stronger domestic production, rising global logistics expenses and energy-market volatility supported pricing. Demand from construction-related applications, including pipes, fittings, and infrastructure materials, remained steady and continued supporting downstream consumption throughout the quarter.
Vinyl chloride is a colourless, volatile, and toxic gas belonging to the class of organ halogen compounds. It is primarily used to manufacture Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a widely used plastic with numerous applications. Vinyl Chloride can cause damage to the liver and is classified as a human carcinogen; hence due to its toxic nature, it is extensively used to make PVC which is stable and non-toxic.
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