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Dimethyl Carbonate Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Dimethyl Carbonate prices in South Korea rose 2.9% in Q2 2026 to USD 705.00/MT from USD 685.00/MT in Q1, as battery manufacturing demand kept this market firmer than its Western counterparts. Globally, the average rose from USD 650.00/MT in Q1 to USD 666.00/MT in Q2, a 2.5% gain, though this modest headline figure conceals a persistent split between a firmer Asia and a still-soft Europe and North America. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 640.00-720.00/MT is expected, with price rebounds likely to remain gradual rather than dramatic given the overhang of prior oversupply.
Dimethyl Carbonate, commonly abbreviated DMC, is a versatile organic carbonate produced from methanol and either carbon dioxide or dimethyl oxalate, valued as a green alternative to toxic methylating and carbamylating agents. It serves as a key intermediate for phosgene-free polycarbonate production and, increasingly, as an electrolyte solvent in lithium-ion batteries, prized for its low viscosity, high dielectric constant, and compatibility with other carbonate solvents. Methanol feedstock costs, lithium-ion battery electrolyte demand, and polycarbonate manufacturing activity are what drive prices in this market.
Dimethyl Carbonate Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Dimethyl Carbonate through H2 2026 points to continued, gradual firming rather than a sharp rebound. Growing electric vehicle battery production, concentrated heavily in China and South Korea, should keep Asian markets firmer, while North America and Europe, still working through persistent oversupply and more cautious purchasing patterns, look likely to see only a modest recovery.
The main upside risk is a faster-than-expected acceleration in global EV battery production, which would tighten electrolyte solvent demand meaningfully. The main downside risk is continued oversupply from expanded capacity additions outpacing demand growth, which would keep prices rangebound for longer than currently expected.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 640.00 - 720.00 | Gradual firming led by battery manufacturing demand |
| South Korea | 690.00 - 750.00 | Battery electrolyte demand supports continued gains |
| China | 680.00 - 740.00 | EV battery and methanol costs drive firm pricing |
| Germany | 590.00 - 640.00 | Persistent oversupply limits the pace of recovery |
| United States | 615.00 - 665.00 | Cautious purchasing keeps this market comparatively soft |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices Q2 2026:
- South Korea: USD 705.00/MT
- China: USD 695.00/MT
- United States: USD 630.00/MT
- Germany: USD 605.00/MT
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in South Korea
South Korean Dimethyl Carbonate prices averaged USD 705.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 2.9% from USD 685.00/MT in Q1, as battery manufacturing demand continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Dimethyl Carbonate change in Q2 2026 in South Korea?
Strong regional battery manufacturing activity, tied to the concentration of lithium-ion cell production in South Korea, kept electrolyte solvent demand firm even as the broader global market remained stagnant.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 695.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.0% from USD 675.00/MT in Q1, as EV battery-related demand and firm methanol feedstock costs kept this market on an upward path.
Why did the price of Dimethyl Carbonate change in Q2 2026 in China?
EV battery-related demand, along with methanol and crude oil cost movements, supported firm price appreciation, continuing the pattern that has set the Asia-Pacific region apart from Western markets since late 2025.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 630.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 1.6% from USD 620.00/MT in Q1, a modest gain as weak electrolyte and battery manufacturing demand kept this market comparatively soft.
Why did the price of Dimethyl Carbonate change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Conservative purchasing behavior and persistent oversupply continued to weigh on this market, even as feedstock methanol costs moved only modestly through the quarter.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 605.00/MT in Q2 2026, the lowest of the four regions, up 1.7% from USD 595.00/MT in Q1, as persistent oversupply continued limiting the pace of any recovery.
Why did the price of Dimethyl Carbonate change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Weakening electrolyte and battery manufacturing demand, combined with an ongoing supply overhang from prior capacity additions, kept German and broader European prices at the bottom of the range tracked in this report.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices Q1 2026:
- South Korea: USD 685.00/MT
- China: USD 675.00/MT
- United States: USD 620.00/MT
- Germany: USD 595.00/MT
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in South Korea
South Korean prices rose 3.0% in Q1 2026 to USD 685.00/MT from USD 665.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader Asian firming trend.
Why did the price of Dimethyl Carbonate change in Q1 2026 in South Korea?
Battery manufacturing demand across South Korea's substantial lithium-ion cell production base continued supporting firmer pricing relative to Western markets, even as the broader global DMC market remained largely stagnant.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in China
Chinese prices rose 2.3% in Q1 2026 to USD 675.00/MT from USD 660.00/MT in Q4 2025, supported by EV battery demand and methanol feedstock costs.
Why did the price of Dimethyl Carbonate change in Q1 2026 in China?
The APAC methanol and crude oil markets, along with EV battery-related demand and pre-holiday inventory build-up, led to firm price appreciation, continuing a pattern that has held since late 2025.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in the United States
US prices rose a modest 0.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 620.00/MT from USD 615.00/MT in Q4 2025, as demand cautious recovery kept prices largely subdued.
Why did the price of Dimethyl Carbonate change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Demand cautious recovery led to subdued prices globally, exacerbating an oversupply situation that has kept North American and European markets under pressure since 2024.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in Germany
German prices rose 0.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 595.00/MT from USD 590.00/MT in Q4 2025, a marginal gain as the market remained essentially stagnant.
Why did the price of Dimethyl Carbonate change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Conservative purchasing patterns, combined with weakening electrolyte and battery manufacturing demand, continued to weigh on the European market, with price rebounds appearing distant as of early 2026.
Quarterly Dimethyl Carbonate Price Trends
Global Dimethyl Carbonate prices dipped in Q2 2025 before drifting into a genuinely stagnant, oversupplied pattern through most of the following year, with only modest gains emerging in early 2026, led consistently by Asian battery manufacturing demand while North America and Europe continued lagging.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 666.00 | +2.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 650.00 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 638.00 | +0.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 634.00 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 627.00 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
What was Dimethyl Carbonate Price in 2025?
Dimethyl Carbonate told a genuinely divided story across 2025. China and South Korea posted firm gains as EV battery manufacturing demand grew, while Germany and the United States saw prices decline through the year as weakening electrolyte demand and persistent oversupply weighed on Western markets.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in South Korea in 2025
South Korean prices firmed from about USD 640.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 665.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 3.9%, as battery manufacturing demand held up better than in Western markets.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 620.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 660.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 6.5%, the strongest annual gain of the four regions, supported by EV battery demand and firm methanol costs.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 680.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 615.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 9.6%, as conservative purchasing and persistent oversupply kept this market under pressure for most of the year.
Dimethyl Carbonate Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 650.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 590.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 9.2%, the steepest annual decline of the four regions, as weakening electrolyte and battery manufacturing demand weighed on this market throughout the year.
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It serves as a key intermediate for phosgene-free polycarbonate production and, increasingly, as an electrolyte solvent in lithium-ion batteries.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 666.00/MT, ranging from USD 605.00/MT in Germany to USD 705.00/MT in South Korea.
The global average rose from USD 638.00/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 650.00/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 666.00/MT in Q2, though this masks a persistent split between firmer Asian and softer Western markets.
Battery manufacturing demand, concentrated heavily in China and South Korea's lithium-ion cell production base, has kept Asian markets on a firmer footing, while North America and Europe continue working through persistent oversupply and weaker electrolyte demand.
The global average is expected in the USD 640.00-720.00/MT range, with gradual firming led by battery manufacturing demand.
Germany holds the lowest cost given persistent oversupply, while South Korea carries the highest cost among the regions tracked here given strong battery electrolyte demand.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Methanol feedstock costs, lithium-ion battery electrolyte demand, and polycarbonate manufacturing activity.
China holds the largest production capacity, with South Korea, the United States, and Germany also maintaining substantial manufacturing bases tied to their domestic battery and polycarbonate industries.
Buyers can monitor EV battery production 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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