For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Mixed Xylene Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 43.78% quarter-over-quarter amid tighter Gulf supply.
- The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 1213.00/MT, reflecting balanced supply and subdued domestic demand.
- Mixed Xylene Spot Price eased amid incremental Gulf aromatics streams and limited downstream coatings procurement.
- Mixed Xylene Price Forecast is upward as export arbitrage and seasonal blending support firmer offers.
- Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend softened with WTI declines, reducing reformate-driven extraction costs at refineries.
- Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook remains cautious as paraxylene feedstock and gasoline blending demand stayed subdued.
- Mixed Xylene Price Index volatility tracked maintenance and export flows, with inventories exerting downward pressure.
- Major Gulf Coast turnarounds tightened availability temporarily, but restarts eased spot offers and improved accessibility.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in June 2026 in the USA?
- WTI weakening reduced reformate costs, increasing seller willingness to lower Mixed Xylene offers in June.
- Export arbitrage and Latin American inquiries tightened prompt availability, supporting brief price resilience early June.
- Resumed refinery operations and comfortable inventories eased tightness, prompting downward pressure on Mixed Xylene pricing.
Mixed Xylene Prices in APAC
- In Japan, the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 9.35% quarter-over-quarter, driven by import costs.
- The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 845.67/MT, reflecting import pressure.
- Mixed Xylene Spot Price strengthened as freight premiums and energy-driven import costs raised landed supply.
- Mixed Xylene Price Forecast remains cautiously bullish given steady downstream run-rates and limited import volumes.
- Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend increased with higher energy benchmarks and rising feedstock costs notably.
- Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook is firm, supported by robust downstream consumption and limited inventory replenishment.
- Mixed Xylene Price Index momentum strengthened as sellers maintained firm pricing amid tight onshore stocks.
- Low inventories and cautious seller stance limited discounting, preserving competitiveness and supporting sustained price levels.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Elevated import costs from energy-driven volatility increased landed costs, reducing supply available to Japanese buyers.
- Higher freight premiums and logistics raised landed prices, tightening supply flexibility and discouraging seller discounts.
- Solid downstream run-rates and low inventories maintained buying interest, exerting upward price pressure across the region.
South Korea
- In South Korea, the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 26.455% quarter-over-quarter, amid export demand
- Mixed Xylene Spot Price oscillated, reflecting localized supply availability and persistently subdued downstream purchasing activity
China
- In China, the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 42.8% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tighter regional supply.
- Mixed Xylene Spot Price oscillated as import arrivals and outages tightened prompt availability in China
Mixed Xylene Prices in Europe
- In Germany, Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 36.12% quarter-over-quarter, driven by stronger export demand.
- The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was USD 1149.33/MT, supporting seller pricing discipline.
- Mixed Xylene Spot Price softened as ample imports and reduced Brent reformate economics moderated offers.
- Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend eased as crude and naphtha weakened, lowering pressure on margins.
- Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook remains weak amid subdued European manufacturing and cautious downstream restocking activity.
- Mixed Xylene Price Forecast indicates near-term range-bound trading as balanced supply limits upward momentum currently.
- Mixed Xylene Price Index volatility reflected sharp weekly swings from geopolitical risk and crude cost shocks.
- Lean Rhine inventories and steady refinery run-rates constrained downside while export enquiries intermittently supported offers.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Lower Brent crude reduced reformate costs, easing production economics across Northwest European aromatics units regionally.
- Ample import availability and balanced Rhine inventories diminished spot buying urgency, pressuring prompt market valuations.
- Subdued downstream demand from solvents, PTA and coatings limited restocking, reducing offtake for mixed xylene.
Netherlands
- In the Netherlands, the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 36.121% quarter-over-quarter, driven by export demand.
- Rotterdam prompt shortages intermittently lifted Mixed Xylene Spot Price amid constrained barge and terminal availability.
UK (United Kingdom)
- In the UK (United Kingdom), the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 32.61% quarter-over-quarter, driven by reweighted import valuations.
- Mixed Xylene Spot Price weakened during June as comfortable imports and softening Brent reduced replacement cost support.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Mixed Xylene Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Mixed Xylene Price Index fell by 2.39% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting easing domestic availability.
- The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 843.67/MT, reflecting weekly assessments.
- Mixed Xylene Spot Price tightened in March as Gulf Coast turnarounds reduced reformate and gasoline availability.
- Mixed Xylene Price Forecast indicates firmness driven by export demand and constrained arbitrage post tariffs.
- Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend rose as crude and freight premiums increased, pressuring FOB offers.
- Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook strengthened seasonally for gasoline blending, paraxylene feedstock use, and coatings domestically.
- Mixed Xylene Price Index movements reflected inventory draws and stronger paraxylene exports, tightening U.S. availability.
- Market liquidity shifts and tariff effects amplified domestic pricing sensitivity despite stable regional operating rates.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in March 2026 in North America?
- Scheduled Gulf Coast refinery turnarounds reduced aromatics outputs, tightening Mixed Xylene prompt availability and supply.
- Middle East escalation increased crude, freight, and insurance premiums, raising feedstock costs and logistical risk.
- Seasonal gasoline blending demand and paraxylene export strength absorbed available barrels, supporting higher prices.
Mixed Xylene Prices in APAC
- In Japan, the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 0.30% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced supply conditions.
- The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 773.33/MT, mirroring the twelve-week average.
- Mixed Xylene Spot Price remained range-bound amid steady imports, refinery outputs, and restrained spot activity.
- Mixed Xylene Price Forecast anticipates short-term range-bound movement influenced by seasonal PTA and PET demand.
- Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend experienced upward pressure from higher crude and naphtha-linked extraction.
- Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook remains stable as paraxylene conversion and solvent applications sustain domestic offtake.
- Mixed Xylene Price Index exhibited low volatility until late March when the trading tone shifted bullish.
- Major producer operations were routine; imports offset maintenance, keeping inventories comfortable and limiting upside pressure.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Para-xylene margins weakened, reducing discretionary spot purchases and dampening the immediate Mixed Xylene domestic buying appetite.
- Rising crude and naphtha increased extraction costs, exerting upward pressure on Mixed Xylene production economics.
- Uninterrupted import arrivals and comfortable stocks mitigated supply shocks, keeping spot markets range-bound despite costs.
Mixed Xylene Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 10.76% quarter-over-quarter, driven by tightening feedstock.
- The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 844.33/MT, reflecting FOB dynamics.
- Mixed Xylene Spot Price experienced renewed volatility as export buying and feedstock costs pressured offers.
- Mixed Xylene Price Forecast suggests near-term firmness due to constrained supply and elevated freight costs.
- Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend rose as crude-linked reformate and naphtha inflation increased extraction expenses.
- Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook stayed constructive for paraxylene and solvent markets, supporting steady procurement activity.
- Mixed Xylene Price Index signalled tighter regional balances as inventories compressed and sellers prioritised liftings.
- Export demand and refinery blending choices amplified volatility, with maintenance risks and logistics influencing offers.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Feedstock inflation from rising crude and naphtha increased production costs, pushing sellers to lift offers.
- Balanced domestic supply and comfortable inventories limited immediate shortages, tempering panic buying and lowering volatility.
- Geopolitical disruptions to imports and higher freight insurance raised import parity, tightening availability, and elevating pricing.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Mixed Xylene Price Index fell by 0.84% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting domestic softness.
• The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 901.00/MT, reflecting FOB levels.
• Mixed Xylene Spot Price showed volatility as Gulf Coast inventory builds coincided with refinery utilization.
• Mixed Xylene Price Forecast suggests near-term weakness driven by ample supply and muted downstream buying.
• Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend was subdued with flat naphtha and crude spreads limiting pressure.
• Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook points to seasonal PET and coatings slowdown weighing on domestic offtake.
• Mixed Xylene Price Index reflected quarterly decline despite weekly spikes from refinery turnarounds and exports.
• Inventory builds at Gulf terminals and steady exports pressured FOB offers, tempering seller pricing power.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in December 2025 in North America?
• Gulf Coast refinery throughput released reformate, increasing supply and pressuring mixed xylene realizations regionally.
• Seasonal PET and coatings slowdowns reduced downstream offtake and urgency for forward purchases in region.
• Flat naphtha and softer crude spreads limited cost pressure; sellers conceded discounts to clear inventories.
APAC
• In Japan, the Mixed Xylene Price Index fell by 4.18% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting softer import demand.
• The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 771.00/MT, reflecting stable market.
• Mixed Xylene Spot Price remained range-bound, supported by steady PET demand and stable naphtha costs.
• Mixed Xylene Price Forecast suggests muted near-term movement as inventories are adequate and imports steady.
• Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend showed limited upward pressure as CFR naphtha traded broadly flat.
• Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook remains moderate as PX and PET consumption provided routine domestic offtake.
• Mixed Xylene Price Index volatility was limited by steady imports from South Korea and China.
• Inventory adequacy and uninterrupted refinery operations supported orderly domestic Mixed Xylene market conditions during quarter.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Steady import inflows and zero-duty regime prevented any supply squeeze despite constrained domestic reformer output.
• Stable CFR naphtha prices and firm yen trimmed landed costs, offsetting crude-driven feedstock inflation pressures.
• Balanced downstream demand from PX, PET and solvent sectors matched supply, leaving prices broadly range bound.
Europe
• In Germany, the Mixed Xylene Price Index fell by 6.23% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker downstream demand.
• The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 762.33/MT, per FOB Hamburg.
• Mixed Xylene Spot Price showed volatility as port congestion constrained immediate regional availability and shipments.
• Mixed Xylene Price Forecast anticipates modest oscillation driven by naphtha trends and seasonal downstream purchasing.
• Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from elevated German power and natural-gas tariffs.
• Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook remains muted as PET and solvent sectors seasonally slow purchasing activity.
• Mixed Xylene Price Index movements reflected inventory builds and import flows, pressuring domestic FOB offers.
• Operational stability at major German refiners kept output consistent, limiting tightness despite intermittent export softness.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in December 2025 in Europe?
• Feedstock diversion into gasoline reduced reformate availability, tightening feedstocks, and supporting higher spot FOB offers.
• High German power and gas tariffs increased extraction costs, contributing to firmer economics and price.
• Comfortable import inflows and weak PET demand expanded inventories, prompting sellers to lower FOB offers.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In USA, the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 2.51% quarter-over-quarter, driven by export demand.
• The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 871.33/MT, FOB Texas data.
• Mixed Xylene Spot Price volatility reflected shifting export flows and FOB adjustments across Gulf Coast.
• Mixed Xylene Price Forecast points to modest upside as export demand tightens and inventories decline.
• Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend rose with naphtha increases, intermittently easing when feedstock prices retreated.
• Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook is mixed; PET steady while coatings and gasoline blending soften seasonally.
• Mixed Xylene Price Index tracked export cycles and refinery runs, indicating supply-demand balance shifting weekly.
• Sustained Gulf Coast refinery output, logistical delays, and cautious procurement shaped near-term Mixed Xylene market.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in September 2025 in North America?
• Export-driven buying tightened volumes, lifting FOB bids despite weak domestic demand across the region.
• Feedstock naphtha increased modestly in September, raising production costs and pressuring supplier margin management decisions.
• Logistical tightening, lower terminal inventories, and seasonal procurement cycles intensified short-term scarcity supporting price recoveries.
APAC
• In Japan, the Mixed Xylene Price Index fell by 10.6% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weak downstream demand
• The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 804.67/MT, based on weekly settlements
• Mixed Xylene Spot Price eased as terminal stocks rose, weighing on the domestic Price Index
• Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend softened with naphtha declines, improving refinery margins despite limited buying
• Mixed Xylene Price Forecast suggests upside if PA demand persists and inventories tighten at terminals
• Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook is mixed as PET stabilizes while PA increases selective buying pressure
• Mixed Xylene Price Index remained pressured by elevated inventories and weak export demand across Asia
• High refinery utilisation sustained output, limiting tightness and volatility in the Mixed Xylene Price Index
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Oversupply from robust refinery runs increased inventories, reducing sellers' leverage and pressuring mixed xylene prices
• Naphtha feedstock declines eased production costs, yet lower input costs failed to stimulate spot buying
• Selective PA demand tightened availability briefly, but cautious buyers limited immediate mixed xylene price recovery
Europe
• In Germany, the Mixed Xylene Price Index rose by 6.18% quarter-over-quarter, supported by stronger export demand.
• The average Mixed Xylene price for the quarter was approximately USD 813.00/MT, reflecting export-driven support.
• Mixed Xylene Spot Price showed weekly volatility while the Price Index reflected tightness and oversupply.
• Mixed Xylene Price Forecast points to modest fluctuations, supported by Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend.
• Mixed Xylene Demand Outlook is mixed; PET weakness offsets Belgian export buying, limiting price momentum.
• Mixed Xylene Price Index dynamics shaped by inventory builds and improved port throughput easing premiums.
• High refinery utilization sustained supply levels while Mixed Xylene Production Cost Trend cushioned by naphtha.
• Export-driven purchases, especially from Belgium, intermittently supported offers, influencing the Mixed Xylene Spot Price and regional competitiveness.
Why did the price of Mixed Xylene change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Elevated inventories and sustained refinery outputs created oversupply, pressuring prices despite stable feedstock and logistics.
• Weaker PET demand and cautious Belgian buying reduced export lift, contributing to price retracement September.
• Logistical disruptions tightened flows intermittently but later eased, producing mixed signals and limited upward pressure.
