Hexanediol Price Trend and Forecast 2026-2027

Market Overview

Germany remained the priciest hexanediol market tracked here through the first half of the year 2026 (H1 2026), with Q2 closing at a value of USD 3302/MT against Q1's USD 3244/MT, up 1.8%. Steady polyurethane chain-extender demand kept a floor under the market, and the firmer adipic acid feedstock costs added their own pull. The global average moved from USD 3009/MT to a value of USD 3065/MT, a similar gain of just a 1.9% percent. For the second half of 2026 (H2 2026), a range of an amount of USD 3025 to 3280/MT looks likely worldwide, supported by dependable polyurethane and UV-curing demand.

Hexanediol, more precisely 1,6-hexanediol, is made by catalytically hydrogenating adipic acid or its dimethyl ester, dimethyl adipate, over a copper-chromite catalyst. Polyurethane chain extension is the largest use, the diol lengthening polymer chains in elastomers and coatings to build mechanical strength. UV-curing monomer precursor applications, where it forms the backbone of acrylate esters used in UV-cured coatings and inks, and polyester resin modification round out the remainder. Three things move the price: the adipic acid feedstock costs, the polyurethane-sector demand tied to elastomer and coatings production, and the UV-curing ink and coatings demand.

Hexanediol Price Forecast for 2026

The second half of 2026 (H2 2026) opened firm across every market tracked here. Germany and the United States both saw the steady polyurethane-sector demand support firmer pricing. Japan's UV-curing ink sector kept demand building, and China's large domestic production base kept it the most affordable of the four, even as the local demand firmed alongside everyone else.

A couple of factors bear watching. An adipic acid feedstock cost spike, or a stronger than expected polyurethane-sector rebound, could actually push the prices past the top of the range. A slowdown in UV-curing or coatings-sector demand could pull the market below the floor instead.

For the Quarter Ending June 2026

Hexanediol Prices Q2 2026:

• China: USD 2851/MT
• United States: USD 3177/MT
• Germany: USD 3302/MT
• Japan: USD 3122/MT

Hexanediol Prices in China

China's hexanediol producers passed through the firmer adipic acid costs in the second quarter, and the domestic polyurethane demand held steady. The gain came to a value of 1.8%, from USD 2800/MT to USD 2851/MT.

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

The adipic acid feedstock costs firmed through the quarter. The domestic polyurethane demand held steady throughout. The quarter closed at a value of USD 2851/MT.

Hexanediol Prices in the United States

US hexanediol firmed by 1.9% to a value of USD 3177/MT, with the polyurethane and UV-curing demand staying steady through the quarter.

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

The polyurethane and UV-curing demand stayed steady. The adipic acid feedstock costs climbed some more. The quarter closed at USD 3177/MT.

Hexanediol Prices in Germany

Germany gained 1.8%, reaching a value of USD 3302/MT, as the established polyurethane-sector demand stayed firm through the period.

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

The polyurethane-sector demand stayed firm. The feedstock costs firmed through the quarter. The quarter closed at a value of USD 3302/MT.

Hexanediol Prices in Japan

Japan climbed 1.9% to a value of USD 3122/MT, with the UV-curing ink demand continuing to build through the period.

Why did the price of Hexanediol change in Q2 2026 in Japan?

The UV-curing ink demand kept building. The feedstock costs firmed alongside the region. The quarter closed at USD 3122/MT.

For the Quarter Ending March 2026

Hexanediol Prices Q1 2026:

• China: USD 2800/MT
• United States: USD 3119/MT
• Germany: USD 3244/MT
• Japan: USD 3065/MT

Hexanediol Prices in China

China gained 1.8%, reaching a value of USD 2800/MT, as the polyurethane demand firmed up as the year opened.

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

The polyurethane demand firmed as the year opened. The adipic acid feedstock costs edged higher. The quarter closed at a value of USD 2800/MT.

Hexanediol Prices in the United States

US hexanediol rose 1.8% to a value of USD 3119/MT, with the demand firming along with the new year.

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

The polyurethane demand firmed with the new year. The feedstock costs continued climbing steadily. The quarter closed at USD 3119/MT.

Hexanediol Prices in Germany

Germany gained 1.8% to a value of USD 3244/MT, with the polyurethane-sector demand staying firm through the quarter.

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

The polyurethane-sector demand stayed firm. The feedstock costs firmed modestly. The quarter closed at a value of USD 3244/MT.

Hexanediol Prices in Japan

Japan climbed 1.8%, reaching USD 3065/MT, as the UV-curing demand built through the quarter.

Why did the price of Hexanediol change in Q1 2026 in Japan?

The UV-curing demand built through the quarter. The feedstock costs firmed some more. The quarter closed at a value of USD 3065/MT.

Quarterly Hexanediol Price Trends

The global average climbed steadily across the window, from a value of USD 2850/MT in the first quarter of 2025 to a value of USD 3065/MT by the second quarter of 2026, a net gain of about 7.5%. Every single quarter posted a gain, the steady climb reflecting the firming adipic acid feedstock costs and the dependable polyurethane-sector demand across every market tracked here.

What was Hexanediol Price in 2025?

2025 was a steadily firming year for hexanediol across every market tracked here. The global average opened near a value of USD 2850/MT in the first quarter and climbed in every quarter to close the fourth at USD 2955/MT, a full year gain of 3.7%. China and Japan both led in percentage terms, up 3.8%, the United States gained 3.8% as well, and Germany gained 3.5%, all supported by the firming adipic acid feedstock costs.

Hexanediol Prices in China in 2025

China opened 2025 at a value of USD 2650/MT and closed the year at USD 2751/MT, a 3.8% gain, tied for the strongest in percentage terms even as it remained the most affordable in absolute price. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady domestic demand the main driver.

Hexanediol Prices in the United States in 2025

The United States opened 2025 at USD 2950/MT and closed at a value of USD 3063/MT, a 3.8% gain. The polyurethane and UV-curing demand both stayed steady throughout the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the steady downstream demand the main driver.

Hexanediol Prices in Germany in 2025

Germany opened 2025 at a value of USD 3080/MT and closed at USD 3188/MT, a 3.5% gain, the mildest of the four markets even as it carried the highest absolute price. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the established polyurethane-sector demand the main driver.

Hexanediol Prices in Japan in 2025

Japan opened 2025 at USD 2900/MT and closed at a value of USD 3010/MT, a 3.8% gain. The UV-curing ink demand kept building through the year. Net direction for the year: solidly higher, with the growing UV-curing demand the main driver.

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