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Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
In Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, Decabromodiphenyl Ethane prices moved only roughly 0.2% in Q3 2026, moving from close to USD 8,780/MT in Q2 to about USD 8,760/MT in Q3, and it was stable bromine costs and balanced orders from wire, cable, and electronics buyers that most plausibly shaped the move. Across the tracked regions, the global average moved from near USD 7,488/MT in Q2 to just under USD 7,468/MT in Q3, a change of just above 0.3%. For Q4 2026, a global average of roughly USD 7,170 to 7,840/MT is expected, with bromine costs, producer competition, and electronics demand guiding the range.
Decabromodiphenyl ethane, often shortened to DBDPE, is an additive brominated flame retardant made by brominating diphenylethane, and it is sold as a white powder with a bromine content of about eighty two percent. It is compounded into high impact polystyrene, ABS, polyolefins, and cable compounds for electronics housings, wires, and building materials, and it is widely used as a replacement for decabromodiphenyl ether, with electronics plastics and wire and cable taking the largest share of demand. Bromine and diphenylethane costs, producer competition, electronics and cable demand, and environmental regulation all feed into the price.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for decabromodiphenyl ethane through the end of 2026 leans stable. Chinese quotes for the 99 percent grade held in a range of about forty to forty five thousand yuan per tonne through the third quarter, which the market rates as low to middle for the year. Compounders have been buying to need, which limits any rise.
The main upside risk is a rise in bromine costs or tighter environmental controls on Chinese plants that lifts prices above the forecast range. The main downside risk is weaker electronics demand or new regulation on brominated flame retardants, which would pull prices below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 7,170 - 7,840 | Stable bromine guides the range |
| China | 5,810 - 6,350 | Large capacity keeps China lowest |
| India | 6,430 - 7,040 | Import links set a lower middle |
| United States | 8,030 - 8,780 | Freight and supply hold a firm premium |
| Germany | 8,410 - 9,200 | Regulation holds the top |
For the Quarter Ending September 2026
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices Q3 2026:
- China: USD 6,050/MT
- India: USD 6,700/MT
- United States: USD 8,360/MT
- Germany: USD 8,760/MT
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in China
The China market held to an average of roughly USD 6,050/MT in Q3 2026, a move of just about 0.3% against close to USD 6,070/MT in Q2 2026. What kept the range tight was steady bromine feedstock costs, while balanced orders from wire and cable makers offset the pull in the other direction.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in Q3 2026 in China?
The China market sat in a narrow band as Balanced orders from wire and cable makers and steady bromine feedstock costs cancelled each other out. Large bromine and flame retardant capacity keeps China the lowest priced and dominant source. The average for the quarter was roughly USD 6,050/MT.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in India
India Decabromodiphenyl Ethane prices averaged near USD 6,700/MT in Q3 2026, little changed at just above 0.3% from just under USD 6,720/MT in Q2 2026. It was balanced orders from wire and cable makers that held the market in balance, with steady bromine feedstock costs limiting any move.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in Q3 2026 in India?
Steady bromine feedstock costs and balanced orders from wire and cable makers pulled in opposite directions through the quarter, and neither was able to dominate. Imports from China set the Indian price with a freight margin. The India average stayed at near USD 6,700/MT.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in United States
The United States market held to an average of roughly USD 8,360/MT in Q3 2026, a move of just about 0.2% against close to USD 8,380/MT in Q2 2026. What kept the range tight was steady bromine feedstock costs, while balanced orders from wire and cable makers offset the pull in the other direction.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in Q3 2026 in United States?
The United States market sat in a narrow band as Balanced orders from wire and cable makers and steady bromine feedstock costs cancelled each other out. Limited domestic supply and freight costs keep American prices well above Asian levels. The average for the quarter was roughly USD 8,360/MT.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in Germany
Germany Decabromodiphenyl Ethane prices averaged near USD 8,760/MT in Q3 2026, little changed at just above 0.2% from just under USD 8,780/MT in Q2 2026. It was balanced orders from wire and cable makers that held the market in balance, with steady bromine feedstock costs limiting any move.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in Q3 2026 in Germany?
Steady bromine feedstock costs and balanced orders from wire and cable makers pulled in opposite directions through the quarter, and neither was able to dominate. Strict chemical regulation and import dependence keep Europe the highest priced region. The Germany average stayed at near USD 8,760/MT.
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices Q2 2026:
- China: USD 6,070/MT
- India: USD 6,720/MT
- United States: USD 8,380/MT
- Germany: USD 8,780/MT
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in China
The China market held to an average of roughly USD 6,070/MT in Q2 2026, a move of just about 0.5% against close to USD 6,100/MT in Q1 2026. What kept the range tight was steady bromine feedstock costs, while balanced orders from wire and cable makers offset the pull in the other direction.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in Q2 2026 in China?
The China market sat in a narrow band as Balanced orders from wire and cable makers and steady bromine feedstock costs cancelled each other out. Large bromine and flame retardant capacity keeps China the lowest priced and dominant source. The average for the quarter was roughly USD 6,070/MT.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in India
India Decabromodiphenyl Ethane prices averaged near USD 6,720/MT in Q2 2026, little changed at just above 0.4% from just under USD 6,750/MT in Q1 2026. It was balanced orders from wire and cable makers that held the market in balance, with steady bromine feedstock costs limiting any move.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in Q2 2026 in India?
Steady bromine feedstock costs and balanced orders from wire and cable makers pulled in opposite directions through the quarter, and neither was able to dominate. Imports from China set the Indian price with a freight margin. The India average stayed at near USD 6,720/MT.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in United States
The United States market held to an average of roughly USD 8,380/MT in Q2 2026, a move of just about 0.2% against close to USD 8,400/MT in Q1 2026. What kept the range tight was steady bromine feedstock costs, while balanced orders from wire and cable makers offset the pull in the other direction.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in Q2 2026 in United States?
The United States market sat in a narrow band as Balanced orders from wire and cable makers and steady bromine feedstock costs cancelled each other out. Limited domestic supply and freight costs keep American prices well above Asian levels. The average for the quarter was roughly USD 8,380/MT.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in Germany
Germany Decabromodiphenyl Ethane prices averaged near USD 8,780/MT in Q2 2026, little changed at just above 0.2% from just under USD 8,800/MT in Q1 2026. It was balanced orders from wire and cable makers that held the market in balance, with steady bromine feedstock costs limiting any move.
Why did the price of Decabromodiphenyl Ethane change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Steady bromine feedstock costs and balanced orders from wire and cable makers pulled in opposite directions through the quarter, and neither was able to dominate. Strict chemical regulation and import dependence keep Europe the highest priced region. The Germany average stayed at near USD 8,780/MT.
Quarterly Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price Trends
Beyond the headline, the global Decabromodiphenyl Ethane average opened the window at close to USD 7,888/MT in Q2 2025, moved to about USD 7,713/MT in Q3 and near USD 7,563/MT in Q4, then moved to just under USD 7,513/MT in Q1 2026, moved to just above USD 7,488/MT in Q2 and moved to roughly USD 7,468/MT in Q3 2026, a net decline of close to 5.3% over the window. Bromine costs, producer competition, and electronics and cable demand drove the overall price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q3 2026 | 7,468 | -0.3% | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | 7,488 | -0.3% | - Stable |
| Q1 2026 | 7,513 | -0.7% | - Stable |
| Q4 2025 | 7,563 | -1.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 7,713 | -2.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Price in 2025?
Decabromodiphenyl ethane prices fell through 2025 as producer competition grew and bromine costs eased. The global average eased from about USD 8,050/MT in Q1 2025 to near USD 7,563/MT by Q4, a full-year decline of just under 6.0%.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in China in 2025
China prices eased from just above USD 6,700/MT in Q1 2025 to roughly USD 6,150/MT by Q4, a decline of close to 8.2%. It was competition between producers and softer bromine costs that shaped the year.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in India in 2025
India prices eased from just above USD 7,300/MT in Q1 2025 to roughly USD 6,800/MT by Q4, a decline of close to 6.8%. It was lower Chinese offers and steady demand from wire and cable makers that shaped the year.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in United States in 2025
The United States prices eased from just above USD 8,900/MT in Q1 2025 to roughly USD 8,450/MT by Q4, a decline of close to 5.1%. It was lower import offers and steady demand from electronics and wire makers that shaped the year.
Decabromodiphenyl Ethane Prices in Germany in 2025
Germany prices eased from just above USD 9,300/MT in Q1 2025 to roughly USD 8,850/MT by Q4, a decline of close to 4.8%. It was lower import offers and cautious demand from electronics and automotive plastics users that shaped the year.
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Electronics plastics and wire and cable take the largest share. DBDPE is compounded into polystyrene, ABS, polyolefins, and cable compounds as a flame retardant.
The Q3 2026 average was just above USD 6,050/MT in China, roughly USD 6,700/MT in India, close to USD 8,360/MT in the United States, and about USD 8,760/MT in Germany. Germany carried the highest cost, on regulation and import dependence.
The global average moved only slightly from near USD 7,488/MT in Q2 to just under USD 7,468/MT in Q3 2026, a move of just above 0.3%. Stable bromine costs and balanced orders from wire, cable, and electronics buyers kept prices in a narrow band.
Bromine costs barely moved, compounders bought to need, and Chinese producers held offers in a narrow range. No supply disruption changed the pattern.
The global average is expected between roughly USD 7,170 and USD 7,840/MT for Q4 2026. Bromine costs, producer competition, and electronics demand are expected to guide the range, with a stable bias.
Germany and the United States hold the premium on regulation, freight, and import dependence, India holds a lower middle level, and China prices lowest on scale.
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Prices respond mainly to bromine and diphenylethane costs, producer competition, electronics and cable demand, and environmental regulation.
China leads production by a wide margin, with additional capacity in Israel, the United States, and Europe.
Buyers can use quarterly trends to time compounding contracts, watch bromine as the lead signal, and track regulation on brominated flame retardants.
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