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Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
In the United States, the highest-cost reporting region, di-ter-butyl phenol prices firmed steadily through H1 2026, extending a gradual climb that began in 2025. The US average rose from USD 3,255/MT in Q1 2026 to USD 3,304/MT in Q2, a gain of about 1.5%. Globally, the average rose from USD 2,204/MT in Q1 2026 to USD 2,241/MT in Q2, a 1.7% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 2,200-2,350/MT is expected, with tight phenol feedstock availability in Asia continuing to outweigh softer European demand across most reporting regions.
Di-ter-butyl phenol is produced through the alkylation of phenol with isobutylene or tert-butanol over acid catalysts, yielding a bulky phenolic intermediate valued for its steric hindrance and antioxidant properties. Antioxidant and UV-stabiliser intermediate use for plastics and rubber accounts for the largest share of global demand, with direct antioxidant use in lubricants and fuels, specialty polymer intermediates, and fragrance and flavour synthesis making up most of the remaining major applications. Phenol and isobutylene feedstock costs, plastics and rubber sector demand, energy costs, and freight and logistics reliability on import-dependent trade lanes are the drivers that move price most consistently.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Price Forecast for 2026
The supply-demand balance for di-ter-butyl phenol through the remainder of 2026 leans toward gradual, feedstock-driven firming in Asia and continued softness in Europe. Phenol availability stays tight across several Asian markets even as producers favour brownfield efficiency investment over new capacity, while European producers continue to struggle with weak downstream industrial demand and elevated energy costs limiting how much of their own cost base they can pass through.
The primary upside risk is a tightening of phenol or isobutylene spot availability in Asia combined with logistics disruption on import-dependent trade lanes, which would push prices above the forecast range. The primary downside risk is a deeper European industrial demand slowdown combined with easing phenol costs, which would pull global prices back below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2,200 - 2,350 | Tight Asian feedstock availability offset by soft European demand |
| United States | 3,250 - 3,400 | Steady lubricant and polymer-additive demand keeps the region at a premium |
| Taiwan | 1,650 - 1,780 | Tight phenol availability and semiconductor-linked additive demand |
| Europe | 2,100 - 2,250 | Weak industrial demand and high energy costs keep the market soft |
| India | 1,750 - 1,900 | Import dependency and logistics costs keep pricing volatile |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 3,304/MT
- Taiwan: USD 1,690/MT
- Europe: USD 2,190/MT
- India: USD 1,780/MT
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in United States
US di-ter-butyl phenol prices averaged USD 3,304/MT in Q2 2026, up about 1.5% from USD 3,255/MT in Q1 2026, the highest level among the four tracked markets. Steady antioxidant and lubricant-additive demand kept the market firm even as phenol feedstock costs stayed range-bound.
Why did the price of Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Lubricant and polymer-additive demand held steady through the quarter, supporting the modest increase. Phenol feedstock costs stayed largely range-bound, limiting further cost-push. Domestic supply remained adequate, keeping the increase gradual rather than sharp.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in Taiwan
Taiwanese prices averaged USD 1,690/MT in Q2 2026, up about 5.0% from USD 1,610/MT in Q1 2026. Continued tight phenol availability and firm semiconductor and lubricant-additive demand kept the market on its upward path.
Why did the price of Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol change in Q2 2026 in Taiwan?
Phenol availability stayed tight across the region, raising the production floor. Semiconductor and electronics-linked additive demand added incremental support. Export-oriented producers held pricing firm given limited spare capacity.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in Europe
European prices averaged USD 2,190/MT in Q2 2026, down about 1.8% from USD 2,230/MT in Q1 2026. Weak industrial and automotive demand continued to outweigh elevated energy costs, extending the region's soft trend.
Why did the price of Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol change in Q2 2026 in Europe?
Industrial and automotive demand stayed weak, limiting order volumes. Energy costs remained elevated but producers struggled to pass the increase through given soft demand. Import competition from lower-cost Asian material added further pressure.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1,780/MT in Q2 2026, up about 3.5% from USD 1,720/MT in Q1 2026. Import dependency and elevated logistics costs kept the market tracking firmer regional Asian pricing.
Why did the price of Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol change in Q2 2026 in India?
Landed costs from Asian suppliers rose alongside regional feedstock tightness. Freight and logistics costs added a further premium to imported volumes. Steady domestic demand from plastics and rubber converters absorbed the higher cost base.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 3,255/MT
- Taiwan: USD 1,610/MT
- Europe: USD 2,230/MT
- India: USD 1,720/MT
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in United States
US prices averaged USD 3,255/MT in Q1 2026, up about 1.2% from Q4 2025, extending a modest upward trend. Steady lubricant and polymer-additive demand supported the gradual increase.
Why did the price of Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol change in Q1 2026 in United States?
Lubricant-additive and polymer-stabiliser demand held firm entering the year. Phenol feedstock costs stayed range-bound, limiting the pace of increase. Domestic supply remained adequate relative to demand.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in Taiwan
Taiwanese prices averaged USD 1,610/MT in Q1 2026, up sharply by about 7.65% from Q4 2025, as tight phenol availability met firm semiconductor and lubricant-additive demand entering the year.
Why did the price of Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol change in Q1 2026 in Taiwan?
Phenol availability tightened sharply entering the year, raising the regional production floor. Semiconductor-linked additive demand added incremental support. Export-oriented producers passed the tighter feedstock cost through quickly.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in Europe
European prices averaged USD 2,230/MT in Q1 2026, down about 2.2% from Q4 2025, extending the region's soft trend into the new year. Weak downstream industrial demand and high energy costs limited any cost pass-through.
Why did the price of Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol change in Q1 2026 in Europe?
Industrial and automotive demand stayed weak entering the year. Elevated energy costs continued to weigh on producer margins without allowing a price increase. Import competition from lower-cost Asian material added further downward pressure.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1,720/MT in Q1 2026, up about 4.2% from Q4 2025. Rising landed costs from Asian suppliers and elevated freight costs drove the increase entering the year.
Why did the price of Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Landed costs from Taiwanese and Chinese suppliers rose alongside regional feedstock tightness. Freight and logistics disruption added a risk premium to imported volumes. Steady domestic plastics and rubber demand absorbed the higher cost base.
Quarterly Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Price Trends
Global di-ter-butyl phenol prices firmed gradually through 2025 and into H1 2026, led by tightening phenol feedstock availability in Asia even as Europe softened. The average opened near USD 2,108/MT in Q1 2025 and rose to USD 2,161/MT by Q4 2025, then climbed to USD 2,204/MT in Q1 2026 and USD 2,241/MT in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 6.3% across the six-quarter window. Tight Asian phenol availability and steady antioxidant and lubricant-additive demand drove most of the increase, with European industrial softness moderating the overall pace.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 2,241 | +1.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 2,204 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2,161 | +1.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 2,136 | +0.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 2,130 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Price in 2025?
Di-ter-butyl phenol prices firmed gradually across most reporting regions in 2025, led by tightening phenol feedstock availability in Asia, even as Europe softened on weak industrial demand. The global average opened near USD 2,108/MT in Q1 2025 and rose to USD 2,161/MT by Q4, a full-year gain of about 2.5%. Tightening Asian phenol availability, steady antioxidant and lubricant-additive demand, and a persistent European industrial demand slowdown were the primary forces that defined the year.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in United States in 2025
US prices rose from about USD 3,080/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 3,216/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 4.4%. Steady lubricant-additive and polymer-stabiliser demand drove the gradual climb, with phenol feedstock costs staying largely range-bound through the year.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in Taiwan in 2025
Taiwanese prices rose from about USD 1,320/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,496/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 13.3%, the sharpest increase among the four tracked markets. Tightening phenol availability and firming semiconductor and lubricant-additive demand drove the sustained climb through the year.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in Europe in 2025
European prices fell from about USD 2,450/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,280/MT by Q4, a decline of roughly 6.9%. Weak industrial and automotive demand and rising import competition from lower-cost Asian material pressured the market lower through the year.
Di-Ter-Butyl Phenol Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices rose from about USD 1,580/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,650/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 4.4%. Rising landed costs from Asian suppliers and freight-cost volatility drove the steady increase through the year.
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Antioxidant and UV-stabiliser intermediate use for plastics and rubber accounts for the largest share of global demand, with direct antioxidant use in lubricants and fuels, specialty polymer intermediates, and fragrance and flavour synthesis making up most of the remainder.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 3,304/MT in the United States, USD 1,690/MT in Taiwan, USD 2,190/MT in Europe, and USD 1,780/MT in India. The United States carries the highest cost due to steady lubricant and polymer-additive demand.
The global average rose from USD 2,108/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,161/MT in Q4, a gain of about 2.5%. Tightening Asian phenol feedstock availability and steady antioxidant demand drove the increase.
Phenol feedstock availability tightened sharply across several Asian markets, raising production floors. Rising landed costs and freight premiums pushed import-dependent India higher as well.
The global average is expected in the USD 2,200 to 2,350/MT range for the remainder of 2026, assuming phenol feedstock availability in Asia stays tight while European demand remains soft.
The United States holds the highest cost on steady lubricant and polymer-additive demand, Europe and India hold a firm middle, and Taiwan prices lowest on regional production scale despite recent feedstock-driven increases.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to phenol and isobutylene feedstock costs, plastics and rubber sector demand cycles, energy costs, and freight and logistics reliability on import-dependent trade lanes.
The United States, Taiwan, and India hold significant production and processing capacity, with additional volumes from China. Any large shift in phenol feedstock availability ripples across every regional market within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trend data and forward price forecasts to time contract negotiations around phenol feedstock cycles, monitor Asian feedstock tightness as an early cost signal, and build forward coverage ahead of anticipated logistics disruptions.
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