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Acetaldehyde Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Acetaldehyde prices in Spain, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 2.9% in Q2 2026 to USD 1,800.00/MT from USD 1,750.00/MT in Q1, extending a consistent upward trajectory tied to tight supply conditions and strong fast-moving consumer goods demand. US prices, which experienced notable choppiness through 2025 as construction weakness alternated with automotive-driven coatings demand, rose 2.5% to USD 1,620.00/MT. Globally, the average rose from USD 1,407.80/MT in Q1 to USD 1,453.00/MT in Q2, a 3.2% gain, following a jump of 7.8% in Q1 as tightening supply reversed the oversupply conditions that had pressured this market through late 2025. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 1,150.00-1,900.00/MT is expected, with feedstock costs and downstream coatings and FMCG demand likely to keep this market on a firming path.
Acetaldehyde, chemically CH3CHO, is a volatile organic compound with a pungent odor, produced primarily as an intermediate in the oxidation of ethanol, and found naturally in various fruits, vegetables, and fermented beverages. It serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of acetic acid, pyridine bases, pentaerythritol, and acetate esters, enabling low-VOC solvent systems, sustainable coatings, and circular PET recycling solutions, alongside applications in plastics, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes. Asia-Pacific's integrated petrochemical networks continue to shape global price discovery, accounting for the majority of global production and consumption, while North American producers are gaining momentum by leveraging shale-derived ethane and newer ethane-to-acetaldehyde catalysis technology. Ethanol feedstock costs, paints and coatings and FMCG demand, and regional inventory and supply conditions are what drive prices in this market.
Acetaldehyde Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Acetaldehyde through H2 2026 stays firm, tracking tightening supply conditions and steady downstream demand from acetic acid, pyridine base, and acetate ester production. Automotive sector growth should continue supporting coatings-related demand, while competitive positioning across the industry continues shifting toward producers that can secure feedstock flexibility and achieve superior purity grades for pharmaceutical synthesis applications.
The main upside risk is a further tightening of ethanol feedstock availability or a faster-than-expected automotive and coatings demand recovery, which could accelerate the pace of gains beyond current expectations. The main downside risk is a resumption of the oversupply and high inventory conditions that pressured this market through late 2025, particularly if construction sector weakness persists across major consuming regions.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1,150.00 - 1,900.00 | Feedstock costs and downstream demand keep this market firming |
| Spain | 1,600.00 - 1,950.00 | Tight supply and strong FMCG demand sustain the highest price |
| United States | 1,450.00 - 1,750.00 | Automotive-driven coatings demand supports continued firmness |
| India | 1,000.00 - 1,300.00 | Recovering from post-festive demand weakness |
| China | 950.00 - 1,200.00 | Recovering from oversupply keeps this the most affordable market |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Acetaldehyde Prices Q2 2026:
- Spain: USD 1,800.00/MT
- United States: USD 1,620.00/MT
- India: USD 1,200.00/MT
- China: USD 1,090.00/MT
Acetaldehyde Prices in Spain
Spanish Acetaldehyde prices averaged USD 1,800.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 2.9% from USD 1,750.00/MT in Q1, extending a consistent upward trajectory tied to tight supply conditions and strong FMCG demand.
Why did the price of Acetaldehyde change in Q2 2026 in Spain?
Tight supply conditions and robust demand from the fast-moving consumer goods sector continued driving spot market activity and supporting price gains through the quarter.
Acetaldehyde Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 1,620.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.5% from USD 1,580.00/MT in Q1, as automotive-driven coatings demand continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Acetaldehyde change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
An uptick in automotive sales continued driving demand for acetaldehyde in coatings applications, with major producers realigning pricing strategies as inventory levels stayed manageable.
Acetaldehyde Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1,200.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 4.3% from USD 1,150.00/MT in Q1, recovering from the post-festive demand weakness that had characterized this market in late 2025.
Why did the price of Acetaldehyde change in Q2 2026 in India?
As post-festive demand weakness eased and downstream paints and coatings sector procurement normalized, this market continued recovering toward more typical levels.
Acetaldehyde Prices in China
Chinese prices, the lowest of the four regions, averaged USD 1,090.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.8% from USD 1,050.00/MT in Q1, continuing the recovery from the oversupply conditions that had pressured this market through late 2025.
Why did the price of Acetaldehyde change in Q2 2026 in China?
As oversupply conditions and high inventories that had pressured this market through late 2025 continued easing, downstream demand from paints and coatings applications supported a gradual price recovery.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Acetaldehyde Prices Q1 2026:
- Spain: USD 1,750.00/MT
- United States: USD 1,580.00/MT
- India: USD 1,150.00/MT
- China: USD 1,050.00/MT
Acetaldehyde Prices in Spain
Spanish prices rose 8.0% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,750.00/MT from USD 1,620.00/MT in Q4 2025, extending the consistent upward trajectory driven by tight supply and FMCG demand.
Why did the price of Acetaldehyde change in Q1 2026 in Spain?
The price trend for Acetaldehyde in Spain showed a consistent upward trajectory, driven by tight supply conditions and strong demand from the fast-moving consumer goods sector, with reduced domestic availability leading to increased spot market activity and multiple price hikes by producers.
Acetaldehyde Prices in the United States
US prices rose 6.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,580.00/MT from USD 1,480.00/MT in Q4 2025, as tightening supply conditions reversed the earlier oversupply pressure.
Why did the price of Acetaldehyde change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
A turning point occurred as major industry participants enacted price hikes in response to tightening supply conditions, with an uptick in automotive sales leading to increased demand for acetaldehyde in coatings applications even amid ongoing challenges in the construction sector.
Acetaldehyde Prices in India
Indian prices rose 9.5% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,150.00/MT from USD 1,050.00/MT in Q4 2025, recovering from post-festive demand weakness.
Why did the price of Acetaldehyde change in Q1 2026 in India?
Prices had fallen through late 2025 due to oversupply and high inventories, with weak demand from the paints and coatings sector exacerbating the decline, and post-festive demand remaining weak into the following months before recovery took hold.
Acetaldehyde Prices in China
Chinese prices rose 7.1% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,050.00/MT from USD 980.00/MT in Q4 2025, recovering from the oversupply and high inventory conditions recorded in the prior quarter.
Why did the price of Acetaldehyde change in Q1 2026 in China?
Prices fell due to oversupply and high inventories through late 2025, with weak demand from the paints and coatings sector further pressuring this market, before tightening supply conditions supported a recovery into the new year.
Quarterly Acetaldehyde Price Trends
Global Acetaldehyde prices experienced notable fluctuations through the period covered in this report, with weak demand from construction and high inventory levels pressuring prices early on, followed by price hikes as major producers responded to tightening supply, before oversupply and high inventories drove a renewed decline through late 2025 that reversed sharply once supply conditions tightened again in Q1 2026.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1,453.00 | +3.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1,407.80 | +7.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1,306.00 | -2.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1,335.80 | -4.6% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1,399.80 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
What was Acetaldehyde Price in 2025?
Acetaldehyde declined modestly across every market covered in this report through 2025, with notable within-year volatility as weak construction demand and high inventories gave way to brief price hikes on tightening supply, before oversupply conditions and post-festive demand weakness drove a renewed decline into year-end, ahead of the sharp Q1 2026 reversal that followed.
Acetaldehyde Prices in Spain in 2025
Spanish prices eased from about USD 1,650.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,620.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 1.8%, the smallest annual decline of the four regions, reflecting this market's consistent underlying demand strength.
Acetaldehyde Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices eased from about USD 1,500.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,480.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 1.3%, masking sharp within-year swings tied to construction weakness and automotive-driven demand recovery.
Acetaldehyde Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices declined from about USD 1,200.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,050.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 12.5%, the steepest annual decline of the four regions, tied to oversupply and post-festive demand weakness late in the year.
Acetaldehyde Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices declined from about USD 1,100.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 980.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 10.9%, tracking oversupply and high inventory conditions through the second half of the year.
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It serves as a critical building block in the synthesis of acetic acid, pyridine bases, pentaerythritol, and acetate esters, enabling low-VOC solvent systems, sustainable coatings, and circular PET recycling solutions, alongside applications in plastics, pharmaceuticals, and perfumes.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 1,453.00/MT, ranging from USD 1,090.00/MT in China to USD 1,800.00/MT in Spain.
The global average rose from USD 1,306.00/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 1,407.80/MT in Q1 2026, a 7.8% jump, and then to USD 1,453.00/MT in Q2, as tightening supply reversed the oversupply conditions that had pressured this market through late 2025.
Oversupply and high inventories, combined with weak demand from the paints and coatings sector, pressured prices, with post-festive demand remaining weak into the following months before tightening supply conditions supported a sharp recovery in early 2026.
The global average is expected in the USD 1,150.00-1,900.00/MT range, with feedstock costs and downstream coatings and FMCG demand likely to keep this market on a firming path.
China holds the lowest cost among the regions tracked here despite its recovery, while Spain carries the highest cost given tight supply and strong FMCG demand.
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Ethanol feedstock costs, paints and coatings and FMCG demand, and regional inventory and supply conditions.
Asia-Pacific's integrated petrochemical networks account for the majority of global production and consumption, with North American producers gaining momentum through shale-derived ethane and newer catalysis technology.
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