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Beta Naphthol Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Beta Naphthol prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 5.9% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 3.53/KG in Q1 to USD 3.74/KG by Q2 as firmer naphthalene synthesis feedstock costs and recovering azo dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant intermediate formulation procurement reversed the brief Q4 2025 market correction. Globally, the average rose from USD 2.472/KG in Q1 to USD 2.620/KG in Q2, a 6.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 2.64-2.96/KG is expected, with continued firming on Middle East supply disruptions and growing dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant sector demand globally.
Beta Naphthol, named 2-naphthol or 2-hydroxynaphthalene, is produced by alkali fusion of 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid with concentrated sodium hydroxide at elevated temperature followed by acidification, or by catalytic isomerisation of 1-naphthol. The compound’s aromatic hydroxyl group enables versatile reactivity as a phenolic coupling partner in electrophilic azo coupling reactions and as a precursor for ether, ester, and sulfonation derivatives across industrial applications. The largest pull comes from azo dye and organic pigment synthesis, where 2-naphthol serves as the coupling component for mono-azo textile dyes, printing ink colourants, and automotive and packaging pigment families. Rubber antioxidant and antiozonant synthesis, where 2-naphthol is an intermediate for amine antioxidants protecting elastomers from oxidative and ozone degradation, adds further significant demand. Pharmaceutical synthesis intermediate, agricultural fungicide, and leather tanning agent applications each add further consistent volumes globally. Coal tar-derived naphthalene feedstock costs and sulfonation reagent availability, azo dye coupling and rubber antioxidant sector output, textile and automotive pigment production activity trends, and regional aromatic chemical production capacity all feed into the price.
Beta Naphthol Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for Beta Naphthol through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Naphthalene synthesis feedstock costs firmed from Middle East supply disruptions. Azo dye and pigment production, rubber antioxidant synthesis, and pharmaceutical intermediate demand are growing with textile, automotive, and consumer goods sector activity globally.
The main upside risk is naphthalene feedstock cost increases alongside accelerating azo dye and pigment production demand. The main downside risk is continued Chinese naphthalene chemical surplus maintaining competitive price pressure below the forecast range.
| Region | Price Forecast (USD/KG) | Key Driver |
| Global Average | 2.64 - 2.96 | Naphthalene cost firming and dye/pigment/rubber demand support |
| United States | 2.83 - 3.15 | Steady azo dye and rubber antioxidant demand holds firm |
| China | 1.98 - 2.30 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 3.76 - 4.08 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.73 - 3.05 | Growing dye and rubber export demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Beta Naphthol Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 3.03/KG
- China: USD 2.09/KG
- Germany: USD 3.74/KG
- India: USD 2.87/KG
Beta Naphthol Prices in the United States
US Beta Naphthol prices averaged USD 3.03/KG in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 2.86/KG in Q1 2026. Firmer naphthalene feedstock costs and recovering azo dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant procurement drove consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Beta Naphthol change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Firmer naphthalene synthesis feedstock costs raised the production floor. Azo dye coupling component, rubber antioxidant intermediate, and organic pigment synthesis procurement lifted buying. Pharmaceutical intermediate and agricultural fungicide demand provided additional support near USD 3.03/KG.
Beta Naphthol Prices in China
Chinese Beta Naphthol prices averaged USD 2.09/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.1% from USD 1.97/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Spring azo dye and rubber antioxidant export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic naphthalene costs raised the floor despite domestic production capacity.
Why did the price of Beta Naphthol change in Q2 2026 in China?
Spring azo dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic naphthalene synthesis feedstock costs raised the production floor. Domestic production capacity kept China the most affordable source.
Beta Naphthol Prices in Germany
German Beta Naphthol prices averaged USD 3.74/KG in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 3.53/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher naphthalene feedstock and energy costs elevated European production economics. Recovering azo dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Beta Naphthol change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Higher naphthalene feedstock and energy costs elevated European production economics. Middle East supply disruptions added cost premiums to aromatic feedstock chains. Consistent azo dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant procurement maintained buying near USD 3.74/KG.
Beta Naphthol Prices in India
Indian Beta Naphthol prices averaged USD 2.87/KG in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 2.71/KG in Q1 2026. Growing azo dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant export and domestic demand supported buying. Firmer naphthalene import costs raised the production floor.
Why did the price of Beta Naphthol change in Q2 2026 in India?
Growing azo dye and rubber antioxidant export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer naphthalene synthesis import costs raised the production floor. Organic pigment and pharmaceutical intermediate export demand provided additional support near USD 2.87/KG.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Beta Naphthol Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 2.86/KG
- China: USD 1.97/KG
- Germany: USD 3.53/KG
- India: USD 2.71/KG
Beta Naphthol Prices in the United States
US Beta Naphthol prices averaged USD 2.86/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 2.1% from Q4 2025. Recovering azo dye and rubber antioxidant demand and firmer naphthalene costs held the market near USD 2.86/KG.
Why did the price of Beta Naphthol change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Recovering azo dye coupling and rubber antioxidant synthesis procurement maintained buying. Firming naphthalene feedstock costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.86/KG from the Q4 2025 correction.
Beta Naphthol Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.97/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 2.1% from Q4 2025. Post-Lunar New Year azo dye and rubber export restocking and firming naphthalene costs held the market near USD 1.97/KG.
Why did the price of Beta Naphthol change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-Lunar New Year azo dye and rubber antioxidant export restocking lifted buying. Firming domestic naphthalene costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.97/KG from the Q4 2025 correction.
Beta Naphthol Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 3.53/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Recovering azo dye and rubber antioxidant demand and firming naphthalene and energy costs held the market near USD 3.53/KG.
Why did the price of Beta Naphthol change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Recovering azo dye and rubber antioxidant procurement maintained buying. Firming naphthalene feedstock and energy costs held the production floor. The market recovered to USD 3.53/KG from the Q4 2025 correction.
Beta Naphthol Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2.71/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 2.3% from Q4 2025. Growing azo dye and rubber antioxidant export and domestic demand and firming naphthalene import costs held the market near USD 2.71/KG.
Why did the price of Beta Naphthol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing azo dye and rubber antioxidant export and domestic procurement maintained buying. Firming naphthalene import costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.71/KG from the Q4 2025 correction.
Quarterly Beta Naphthol Price Trends
Global Beta Naphthol prices rose in Q3 2025 on the azo dye season, dipped in Q4 2025 on naphthalene feedstock moderation, then recovered through Q1 and Q2 2026. The average rose from USD 2.40/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 2.448/KG in Q3, eased to USD 2.424/KG in Q4, then firmed to USD 2.472/KG in Q1 2026 and USD 2.620/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 9.2% over the window. Naphthalene feedstock cost cycles and azo dye and rubber antioxidant procurement drove the overall pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 2.620 | +6.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 2.472 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2.424 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 2.448 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 2.400 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Beta Naphthol Price in 2025?
Beta Naphthol prices firmed modestly through 2025 on consistent azo dye and rubber antioxidant demand. The global average opened near USD 2.38/KG in Q1 2025 and closed at USD 2.424/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 1.8%. Naphthalene feedstock cost dynamics and azo dye and rubber antioxidant procurement seasonality drove the pattern.
Beta Naphthol Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 2.76/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.80/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.4%. Consistent azo dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant demand maintained the modest upward trend.
Beta Naphthol Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 1.90/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.93/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.6%. Growing azo dye export and domestic rubber antioxidant demand drove modest firming through the year.
Beta Naphthol Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 3.40/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 3.46/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.8%. Consistent azo dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant demand and firm naphthalene costs supported.
Beta Naphthol Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 2.62/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.66/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.5%. Growing azo dye and rubber antioxidant export and domestic demand drove modest firming.
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Azo dye and organic pigment synthesis as a coupling component in the production of mono-azo textile dyes, printing ink colourants, and automotive and packaging pigments takes the largest share. Rubber antioxidant and antiozonant intermediate synthesis for elastomer protection, pharmaceutical intermediate production, agricultural fungicide use, and tanning agent applications also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 3.03/KG in the United States, USD 2.09/KG in China, USD 3.74/KG in Germany, and USD 2.87/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 2.472/KG in Q1 to about USD 2.620/KG in Q2, a gain of around 6.0%. Recovering azo dye and rubber antioxidant demand and firmer naphthalene feedstock costs drove the H1 firming from the Q4 2025 correction.
Naphthalene synthesis feedstock cost moderation eased the production floor. Seasonal azo dye and rubber antioxidant procurement moderation reduced buying urgency before the H1 2026 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 2.64 to 2.96/KG range for H2 2026, with continued firming as naphthalene costs stay elevated and dye, pigment, and rubber antioxidant demand grows.
Germany sits highest on naphthalene and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on dye and rubber demand, and China prices lowest on domestic production capacity.
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Prices respond mainly to naphthalene feedstock costs, azo dye and pigment production cycles, and textile and rubber sector demand. Coal tar naphthalene prices and textile production output are key upstream signals.
China holds the largest Beta Naphthol production capacity, followed by India and Europe. Any naphthalene feedstock cost shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time azo dye and rubber antioxidant formulation contracts around naphthalene cost cycles, build cover when feedstock signals tighten, and monitor textile production output as the primary demand signal.
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