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Benzyl Alcohol Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Benzyl Alcohol prices in the Netherlands, the highest-cost reporting region, edged up 1.7% in Q2 2026 to USD 2,370.00/MT from USD 2,330.00/MT in Q1, a modest continuation of the tentative stabilization that followed a brutal 2025. Globally, the average rose from USD 1,739.00/MT in Q1 to USD 1,781.50/MT in Q2, a 2.4% gain, following a cumulative decline of roughly 18% across 2025 driven almost entirely by a wave of new Chinese capacity. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 1,750.00-1,950.00/MT is expected, with cautious stabilization rather than a dramatic rebound the most likely path.
Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol produced primarily from toluene via benzyl chloride or through direct oxidation routes, serving as a solvent in paints, coatings, and inks, a preservative in pharmaceutical and personal care formulations, and a precursor for benzyl ester derivatives such as benzyl benzoate, benzyl acetate, and benzyl salicylate used in plasticizers, fragrance carriers, and flavor compounding. Chinese producers, particularly integrated toluene-to-benzyl-alcohol operations, account for the majority of global capacity and have driven much of the recent price volatility. Toluene feedstock costs, Chinese production capacity utilization, and downstream demand from personal care, pharmaceutical, and fragrance manufacturers are what drive prices in this market.
Benzyl Alcohol Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Benzyl Alcohol through H2 2026 points to cautious stabilization rather than a dramatic rebound. Demand fundamentals remain constructive, with personal care and cosmetics consumption continuing to rise, particularly across India and Southeast Asia, and global pharmaceutical volumes continuing to expand. The supply side remains the key risk, with substantial Chinese capacity still working through the market.
The main upside risk is a faster-than-expected absorption of Chinese capacity by growing personal care and fragrance demand in emerging markets, which could support a more meaningful price recovery. The main downside risk is further Chinese capacity additions or aggressive export pricing, which would extend the current period of low, rangebound prices.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1,750.00 - 1,950.00 | Cautious stabilization rather than a dramatic rebound |
| Netherlands | 2,350.00 - 2,550.00 | European entry point sustains the highest regional cost |
| United States | 1,750.00 - 1,900.00 | Import-dependent market tracks Chinese capacity trends |
| China | 1,580.00 - 1,720.00 | Ample domestic capacity keeps this the most affordable market |
| India | 1,650.00 - 1,780.00 | Growing personal care demand supports gradual firming |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Benzyl Alcohol Prices Q2 2026:
- Netherlands: USD 2,370.00/MT
- United States: USD 1,780.00/MT
- China: USD 1,620.00/MT
- India: USD 1,665.00/MT
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in Netherlands
Dutch Benzyl Alcohol prices, the highest of any region tracked here, averaged USD 2,370.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 1.7% from USD 2,330.00/MT in Q1, as this key European entry point continued absorbing higher landed costs even as the broader market stabilized.
Why did the price of Benzyl Alcohol change in Q2 2026 in Netherlands?
European buyers continued paying a structural premium tied to import logistics and regional distribution costs, even as the broader global market found a steadier footing after 2025's sharp decline.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 1,780.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.9% from USD 1,730.00/MT in Q1, extending a modest recovery from 2025's steep decline.
Why did the price of Benzyl Alcohol change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Import-dependent US buyers benefited from somewhat more competitive Chinese export offers even as domestic demand from paints, coatings, and pharmaceutical preservative applications held broadly steady.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1,620.00/MT in Q2 2026, the lowest of the four regions, up 2.5% from USD 1,580.00/MT in Q1, as domestic demand gradually absorbed more of the capacity added through 2025.
Why did the price of Benzyl Alcohol change in Q2 2026 in China?
Toluene-to-benzyl-alcohol operations that had ramped aggressively through 2025 continued running at high utilization, but growing downstream demand for benzyl ester derivatives, particularly benzyl benzoate and benzyl acetate, began absorbing more of that supply.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1,665.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.5% from USD 1,625.00/MT in Q1, as growing personal care and cosmetics consumption continued supporting gradual firming.
Why did the price of Benzyl Alcohol change in Q2 2026 in India?
Rising consumption of personal care and cosmetic products across India and the broader Southeast Asian region continued absorbing a meaningful share of Chinese export supply, supporting a modest but consistent recovery.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Benzyl Alcohol Prices Q1 2026:
- Netherlands: USD 2,330.00/MT
- United States: USD 1,730.00/MT
- China: USD 1,580.00/MT
- India: USD 1,625.00/MT
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in Netherlands
Dutch prices rose 1.3% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,330.00/MT from USD 2,300.00/MT in Q4 2025, a modest rebound after four straight quarters of decline.
Why did the price of Benzyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in Netherlands?
The European market began showing tentative signs of stabilization as Chinese export pricing found a floor, even as regional demand remained comparatively subdued relative to prior years.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in the United States
US prices rose 1.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,730.00/MT from USD 1,700.00/MT in Q4 2025, the first quarterly gain after a prolonged 2025 slide.
Why did the price of Benzyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
US buyers responded to signs that Chinese producers had found a pricing floor after an extended period of aggressive export competition, supporting a modest, if still cautious, recovery.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in China
Chinese prices rose 1.3% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,580.00/MT from USD 1,560.00/MT in Q4 2025, a modest rebound after a punishing 19.6% cumulative decline across 2025.
Why did the price of Benzyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in China?
Hubei Yuancheng Saichuang and other integrated toluene-to-benzyl-alcohol operations had ramped capacity aggressively through 2025, driving a steep, sustained price decline; by Q1 2026, that oversupply appeared to be moderating as some producers adjusted output.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in India
Indian prices rose 1.6% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,625.00/MT from USD 1,600.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader stabilization seen across Asian markets.
Why did the price of Benzyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Consumer goods growth in emerging markets, particularly personal care and cosmetic product consumption, continued absorbing a growing share of available Chinese export supply, supporting the early signs of price stabilization.
Quarterly Benzyl Alcohol Price Trends
Global Benzyl Alcohol prices declined in every quarter of 2025, sliding a cumulative 18% or more from Q1 to Q4 as new Chinese capacity flooded the market, before posting modest gains in both Q1 and Q2 2026 as demand growth in personal care and fragrance applications began absorbing more of that supply.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1,781.50 | +2.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1,739.00 | +1.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1,714.00 | -4.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1,803.00 | -6.8% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1,934.50 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
What was Benzyl Alcohol Price in 2025?
Benzyl Alcohol had a genuinely difficult 2025 across every market covered in this report, with steep declines driven almost entirely by a wave of new Chinese capacity that outpaced demand growth, before all four regions found a steadier footing heading into 2026.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in Netherlands in 2025
Dutch prices fell from about USD 2,650.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,300.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 13.2%, the smallest decline of the four regions given Europe's comparatively insulated demand base.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 2,100.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,700.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 19.0%, tracking the broader global oversupply closely.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from about USD 1,940.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,560.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 19.6%, the steepest annual decline of the four regions as new integrated toluene-to-benzyl-alcohol capacity ramped aggressively through the year.
Benzyl Alcohol Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices fell from about USD 1,980.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,600.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 19.2%, tracking the broader global decline even as underlying personal care demand kept growing throughout the year.
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Expert Market Research tracks Benzyl Alcohol prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region, combining toluene feedstock cost data, Chinese production capacity trends, and personal care, pharmaceutical, and fragrance demand signals into a single, regularly updated view of the market. Our team can help your procurement function benchmark current offers, plan purchases around the capacity-driven trends covered in this report, and build a defensible view of where this widely used aromatic solvent is headed next. Reach out to our team for a tailored briefing or a deeper look at any of the regional markets covered here.
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It serves as a solvent in paints, coatings, and inks, a preservative in pharmaceutical and personal care formulations, and a precursor for benzyl ester derivatives used in plasticizers, fragrance carriers, and flavor compounding.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 1,781.50/MT, ranging from USD 1,620.00/MT in China to USD 2,370.00/MT in the Netherlands.
The global average rose from USD 1,714.00/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 1,739.00/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 1,781.50/MT in Q2, a modest recovery after a cumulative decline of roughly 18% across 2025.
Integrated toluene-to-benzyl-alcohol operations, particularly in China, ramped new capacity aggressively through the year, outpacing demand growth and driving a steep, sustained price decline that only began stabilizing in early 2026.
The global average is expected in the USD 1,750.00-1,950.00/MT range, reflecting cautious stabilization rather than a dramatic rebound.
China holds the lowest cost given its substantial domestic production capacity, while the Netherlands carries the highest cost as a key European import and distribution hub.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Toluene feedstock costs, Chinese production capacity utilization, and downstream demand from personal care, pharmaceutical, and fragrance manufacturers.
China is by far the largest producer, with integrated toluene-based operations accounting for the majority of recent global capacity growth.
Buyers can monitor Chinese capacity utilization trends given their outsized influence on this market, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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