Domperidone Price Trend and Forecast 2026-2027

Domperidone prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 8.0% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 82.4/KG in Q1 to USD 89.0/KG by Q2 as spring gastrointestinal disorder and nausea management pharmaceutical procurement and firmer synthesis intermediate costs drove consistent buying. Globally, the average rose from USD 58.0/KG in Q1 to USD 62.6/KG in Q2, an 8.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 63.50-70.00/KG is expected, with continued firming on Middle East supply disruptions and growing gastrointestinal and antiemetic pharmaceutical sector demand.

Domperidone is a selective dopamine D2 and D3 receptor antagonist prokinetic and antiemetic produced through a multi-step chemical synthesis from benzimidazolone and piperidine-derived intermediates. Unlike metoclopramide, domperidone does not readily cross the blood-brain barrier, limiting central nervous system side effects and making it a preferred antiemetic agent in many international markets. The largest pull comes from pharmaceutical formulations for the management of nausea and vomiting associated with gastroenteritis, cancer chemotherapy, radiotherapy, dopaminergic medication side effects in Parkinson’s disease management, and postoperative recovery. Additional demand comes from gastrointestinal motility disorder management in gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease where the prokinetic action accelerates gastric emptying and improves lower oesophageal sphincter tone. Off-label galactagogue use to increase prolactin levels and promote breast milk production in lactating mothers represents a significant demand segment in certain emerging market and Asian pharmaceutical markets. Benzimidazolone and piperidine synthesis intermediate costs, gastrointestinal and antiemetic pharmaceutical sector demand, and regional API production capacity all feed into the price.

Domperidone Price Forecast for 2026

The balance of supply and demand for domperidone through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Synthesis intermediate and benzimidazolone precursor costs firmed from Middle East chemical supply chain disruptions. Gastrointestinal motility disorder and antiemetic pharmaceutical demand is growing with expanding access to gastroenterology specialist treatment and growing chemotherapy patient populations.

The main upside risk is a sustained synthesis intermediate cost increase alongside accelerating gastrointestinal and oncology antiemetic demand in emerging markets. The main downside risk is continued Chinese domperidone API production surplus and competitive generic pharmaceutical pricing that limits the global price recovery.

For the Quarter Ending June 2026

Domperidone Prices Q2 2026:

• United States: USD 72.4/KG
• China: USD 50.4/KG
• Germany: USD 89.0/KG
• India: USD 68.8/KG

Domperidone Prices in the United States

US domperidone prices averaged USD 72.4/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.9% from USD 67.1/KG in Q1 2026. Firmer synthesis intermediate costs and recovering gastrointestinal and oncology antiemetic procurement drove consistent buying through the quarter.

Why did the price of Domperidone change in Q2 2026 in the United States?

Firmer benzimidazolone and piperidine synthesis intermediate costs raised the API production cost floor. Gastrointestinal motility disorder and oncology antiemetic procurement lifted buying from API suppliers. Parkinson’s disease dopaminergic medication nausea management and off-label lactation support demand provided additional consistent buying support.

Domperidone Prices in China

Chinese domperidone prices averaged USD 50.4/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.9% from USD 46.7/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Spring pharmaceutical formulation export and domestic gastrointestinal demand lifted buying. Firmer domestic synthesis intermediate costs raised the production floor despite large domestic API capacity.

Why did the price of Domperidone change in Q2 2026 in China?

Spring gastrointestinal pharmaceutical export and domestic antiemetic demand lifted buying from domestic API producers. Firmer domestic synthesis intermediate costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic domperidone API capacity kept China the most affordable source.

Domperidone Prices in Germany

German domperidone prices averaged USD 89.0/KG in Q2 2026, up 8.0% from USD 82.4/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher synthesis intermediate and energy costs elevated European API production economics. Consistent gastrointestinal, Parkinson’s management, and oncology antiemetic demand maintained consistent buying.

Why did the price of Domperidone change in Q2 2026 in Germany?

Higher benzimidazolone synthesis intermediate and energy costs elevated European API production economics. Middle East supply disruptions added import cost premiums to precursor supply chains. Consistent gastrointestinal motility, Parkinson’s management, and oncology antiemetic demand maintained consistent procurement.

Domperidone Prices in India

Indian domperidone prices averaged USD 68.8/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.8% from USD 63.8/KG in Q1 2026. Growing gastrointestinal and antiemetic pharmaceutical demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked synthesis intermediate costs raised the production floor through the quarter.

Why did the price of Domperidone change in Q2 2026 in India?

Growing gastrointestinal motility disorder and antiemetic formulation demand lifted procurement from domestic API and formulation producers. Firmer import-linked synthesis intermediate costs raised the production floor. Export demand from Southeast Asian and African markets provided additional buying support near USD 68.8/KG.

For the Quarter Ending March 2026

Domperidone Prices Q1 2026:

• United States: USD 67.1/KG
• China: USD 46.7/KG
• Germany: USD 82.4/KG
• India: USD 63.8/KG

Domperidone Prices in the United States

US domperidone prices averaged USD 67.1/KG in Q1 2026, declining modestly on the quarter. Post-holiday gastrointestinal procurement moderation and soft synthesis costs reduced buying urgency near USD 67.1/KG.

Why did the price of Domperidone change in Q1 2026 in the United States?

Post-holiday gastrointestinal and antiemetic procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Soft synthesis intermediate costs eased the production cost floor. The market eased to USD 67.1/KG before the Q2 spring pharmaceutical season recovery.

Domperidone Prices in China

Chinese prices averaged USD 46.7/KG in Q1 2026, declining on the quarter. Post-Lunar New Year gastrointestinal export and domestic demand moderation held the market near USD 46.7/KG.

Why did the price of Domperidone change in Q1 2026 in China?

Post-Lunar New Year gastrointestinal and antiemetic procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Soft synthesis intermediate costs maintained comfortable production economics. Large domestic API capacity maintained adequate supply near USD 46.7/KG.

Domperidone Prices in Germany

German prices averaged USD 82.4/KG in Q1 2026, declining on the quarter. Post-holiday gastrointestinal and pharmaceutical procurement moderation and soft synthesis costs eased the market near USD 82.4/KG.

Why did the price of Domperidone change in Q1 2026 in Germany?

Post-holiday gastrointestinal and antiemetic procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Soft synthesis intermediate costs eased the European production floor. The market eased to USD 82.4/KG before the Q2 spring gastrointestinal season surge.

Domperidone Prices in India

Indian prices averaged USD 63.8/KG in Q1 2026, declining modestly on the quarter. Post-holiday gastrointestinal and antiemetic demand moderation and soft import costs held the market near USD 63.8/KG.

Why did the price of Domperidone change in Q1 2026 in India?

Post-holiday gastrointestinal and antiemetic procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Soft import-linked synthesis intermediate costs eased the production floor. The market eased to USD 63.8/KG before the Q2 demand season recovery.

Quarterly Domperidone Price Trends

Global domperidone prices showed a volatile alternating pattern through 2025 and H1 2026, with a Q3 2025 dip, a Q4 year-end pharmaceutical procurement uptick, a Q1 2026 post-holiday dip, and a strong Q2 2026 spring gastrointestinal season surge. The average eased from USD 58.0/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 57.4/KG in Q3, recovered to USD 58.6/KG in Q4, eased to USD 58.0/KG in Q1 2026, then surged to USD 62.6/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 8.0% over the window. Synthesis intermediate cycles and gastrointestinal and antiemetic pharmaceutical demand patterns drove the alternating quarterly oscillation.

What was Domperidone Price in 2025?

Domperidone prices showed a broadly stable alternating pattern through 2025. The global average opened at USD 57.8/KG in Q1 2025 and closed near USD 58.6/KG in Q4, a marginal full-year gain of about 1.4%. Gastrointestinal and antiemetic pharmaceutical demand season cycles and synthesis intermediate cost dynamics created the characteristic quarterly oscillation throughout the year.

Domperidone Prices in the United States in 2025

US prices fell from about USD 68.5/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 67.8/KG by Q4, a decline of 1.0%. Alternating gastrointestinal and antiemetic procurement cycles and adequate synthesis supply maintained modest downward pressure through the year.

Domperidone Prices in China in 2025

Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 46.0/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 47.2/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.6%. Growing domestic and export gastrointestinal and antiemetic demand drove the modest firming. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.

Domperidone Prices in Germany in 2025

German prices fell from about USD 84.0/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 83.2/KG by Q4, a decline of 1.0%. Post-holiday gastrointestinal and pharmaceutical demand moderation and adequate synthesis supply maintained modest downward pressure.

Domperidone Prices in India in 2025

Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 63.5/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 64.5/KG by Q4, a gain of 1.6%. Growing domestic gastrointestinal and antiemetic formulation demand and export activity drove the modest firming through the year.

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