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Diacetone alcohol is produced by the base-catalysed aldol condensation of acetone, yielding a slow-evaporating solvent. The largest demand pull comes from coating and lacquer formulation, followed by electronics cleaning applications, and hydraulic fluid and specialty ink use. Acetone feedstock costs, coating and electronics cleaning sector demand, and regional production capacity all feed into the price.
Global diacetone alcohol prices tracked close to the USD 1.04 to USD 1.22 per KG range projected for 2026, as acetone firming and coating demand supported the tone. US prices averaged USD 1.20 per KG in Q1 2026, up 7.1 percent from Q4 2025, as firmer acetone feedstock costs from Middle East propylene disruptions elevated production expenses while spring coating and electronics cleaning sector procurement supported consistent buying. China's large production capacity kept it the most affordable source, while Germany remained the highest-cost reporting region.
Diacetone alcohol prices held a firm tone through August 2026, tracking close to the Q1 2026 levels across all tracked regions, as firmer acetone feedstock costs and steady coating and electronics cleaning sector demand continued to support the market.
The balance of supply and demand for diacetone alcohol through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. Acetone feedstock costs firmed from Middle East propylene supply disruptions affecting the cumene-phenol-acetone chain. Coating and electronics cleaning demand is recovering with improving construction and consumer electronics activity.
The main upside risk is a sustained acetone cost increase alongside a broad coating and electronics sector recovery. The main downside risk is Chinese diacetone alcohol overcapacity and weak European construction activity that limits price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.04 - 1.22 | Acetone firming and coating demand support the tone |
| United States | 1.12 - 1.30 | Steady coating and cleaning demand holds it firm |
| China | 0.70 - 0.88 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 1.36 - 1.54 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.00 - 1.18 | Growing coating and adhesive demand holds a firm middle |
US diacetone alcohol prices averaged USD 1.20/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.1% from USD 1.12/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer acetone feedstock costs from Middle East propylene disruptions elevated production expenses. Spring coating and electronics cleaning sector procurement supported consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Diacetone Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer acetone feedstock costs from Middle East propylene and cumene-phenol chain disruptions raised the production cost floor. Spring coating season and electronics cleaning procurement lifted buying from solvent formulators. Higher freight and insurance premiums elevated the landed cost of imported grades.
Chinese diacetone alcohol prices averaged USD 0.78/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.3% from USD 0.72/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year coating and electronics sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic acetone costs raised the production floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Diacetone Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday coating and electronics sector restocking lifted procurement from domestic formulators. Firmer domestic acetone feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most competitive source despite the quarterly recovery.
German diacetone alcohol prices averaged USD 1.45/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.4% from USD 1.35/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher acetone and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Recovering coating, electronics cleaning, and antifreeze sector demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Diacetone Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher acetone and energy costs elevated European diacetone alcohol production expenses. Middle East propylene disruptions added import premiums to acetone feedstock. Recovering coating and electronics cleaning demand maintained consistent procurement from European solvent distributors.
Indian diacetone alcohol prices averaged USD 1.10/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.8% from USD 1.02/KG in Q4 2025. Growing coating, adhesive, and cleaning demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked acetone costs raised the production and landed cost floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Diacetone Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing coating, adhesive, and electronics cleaning demand lifted procurement from solvent formulators. Firmer import-linked acetone feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported diacetone alcohol and acetone.
US diacetone alcohol prices averaged USD 1.12/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Autumn-winter coating and cleaning demand and firmer acetone costs held the production floor elevated near USD 1.12/KG.
Why did the price of Diacetone Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Autumn coating and electronics cleaning demand maintained consistent buying. Firmer acetone feedstock costs held the production floor elevated. Consistent sector procurement held the market near USD 1.12/KG.
Chinese prices averaged USD 0.72/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the Q3 level. Autumn coating and electronics procurement and stable acetone costs supported the recovery near USD 0.72/KG.
Why did the price of Diacetone Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in China?
Autumn coating and electronics procurement lifted buying from the Q3 level. Stable acetone feedstock costs maintained the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 0.72/KG.
German prices averaged USD 1.35/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Coating and antifreeze sector demand and firm acetone and energy costs held the production floor near USD 1.35/KG.
Why did the price of Diacetone Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Coating and antifreeze sector demand maintained consistent procurement. Firm acetone and energy costs held the elevated production floor. The market firmed to USD 1.35/KG from the Q3 level.
Indian prices averaged USD 1.02/KG in Q4 2025, firming on the quarter. Growing coating and adhesive demand and firmer acetone import costs supported buying near USD 1.02/KG.
Why did the price of Diacetone Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing coating and adhesive demand supported consistent buying. Firmer import-linked acetone costs maintained the production floor. Consistent procurement held the market near USD 1.02/KG.
Global diacetone alcohol prices rose in Q2 2025 on the spring coating season before a brief Q3 dip and a consistent Q4 and Q1 2026 recovery. The average rose from USD 1.033/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.050/KG in Q2, dipped to USD 1.040/KG in Q3, recovered to USD 1.053/KG in Q4, then surged to USD 1.133/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 9.7% over the window. Acetone feedstock cycles and coating sector seasonal demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.133 | +7.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.053 | +1.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1.040 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.050 | +1.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.033 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Diacetone alcohol prices firmed through 2025 with a brief Q3 seasonal softening. The global average opened at USD 1.033/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.053/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 1.9%. Consistent coating and cleaning sector demand, firming acetone feedstock costs, and growing electronics cleaning procurement supported the overall upward trend through the year.
US prices firmed from about USD 1.08/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.12/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.7%. Consistent coating, cleaning, and electronics demand and firming acetone costs maintained the upward trend through the year.
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 0.75/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.72/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.0%. Large domestic production capacity and competitive pricing maintained consistent downward pressure. China held the lowest price level throughout.
German prices firmed from about USD 1.32/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.35/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.3%. Consistent coating, electronics, and antifreeze demand and firm acetone and energy costs supported the market. Germany maintained the highest price.
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 0.98/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.02/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.1%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing coating, adhesive, and cleaning demand drove the consistent firming through the year.
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Architectural and industrial coating solvent applications take the largest share, valued for its slow evaporation rate and good solvency. Electronics cleaning, antifreeze formulations, chemical intermediate synthesis, and printing ink viscosity adjustment also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.20/KG in the United States, USD 0.78/KG in China, USD 1.45/KG in Germany, and USD 1.10/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.033/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.053/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 1.9%. A Q2 coating season uptick, brief Q3 dip, and consistent H2 recovery characterised the year.
A seasonal moderation in coating and construction sector procurement reduced the primary demand driver. Adequate acetone availability allowed buyers to defer restocking, pressing prices briefly lower before the Q4 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.04 to 1.22/KG range for the rest of 2026, with continued firming as acetone feedstock costs stay elevated and coating and electronics cleaning demand recovers with construction and consumer electronics activity.
Germany sits highest on acetone and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on coating and cleaning demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic acetone condensation production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to acetone feedstock costs, coating and construction sector seasonal demand, and electronics cleaning activity. Middle East propylene supply events affecting the acetone production chain are key near-term cost signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest acetone condensation capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any acetone or propylene cost shift ripples across diacetone alcohol markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time coating and cleaning formulation contracts around seasonal demand cycles, build cover when acetone signals tightening, and monitor propylene cost trends as the primary upstream feedstock signal.
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