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Hexene Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
1-Hexene prices firmed up through the first quarter of 2026, largely on the back of tighter ethylene availability and steady demand from polyethylene producers who use it as a comonomer. In the United States, hexene was trading around USD 1.272 per kg in March, up about 8 percent from the prior quarter. That increase tracked closely with feedstock cost movements, since hexene production leans heavily on ethylene economics.
The picture looks different depending on where you're buying. South Korea and Germany have both traded at a premium to the US, at roughly USD 1.357 and USD 1.523 per kg respectively, reflecting tighter regional supply and higher energy costs feeding into production. Saudi Arabia stood out with an even sharper move, climbing about 20.6 percent to around USD 1.127 per kg as regional plants balanced export demand against domestic packaging and polymer needs. Packaging-driven polyethylene demand continues to be the main pull on the market heading into the back half of the year.
What is Hexene Price in September 2026?
Hexene in the United States is trading around USD 1.25 to USD 1.35 per kg this month, staying firm as ethylene feedstock costs and steady polyethylene comonomer demand keep upward pressure on pricing.
- Feedstock Pressure: Ethylene cost movements continue to drive hexene pricing directly, since it's the primary feedstock used in hexene production across most producing regions.
- Regional Premiums: Germany and South Korea are trading well above US levels due to tighter local supply, while Saudi Arabia has seen the sharpest quarterly increase among major producing regions.
- Polymer Demand: Steady comonomer demand from polyethylene producers serving the packaging sector keeps consumption levels high even as pricing climbs.
Hexene Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for hexene through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. Ethylene feedstock costs recovered sharply in Q1 2026 from Middle East Hormuz supply disruptions. LLDPE film and polyethylene comonomer demand is recovering with improving packaging and agricultural film activity.
The main upside risk is a sustained ethylene cost increase alongside broad LLDPE film and comonomer demand expansion. The main downside risk is continued crude oil softness and polyethylene resin market oversupply that limits hexene price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.98 - 1.12 | Ethylene firming and LLDPE demand support the tone |
| United States | 1.00 - 1.14 | Steady LLDPE and lubricant demand holds it firm |
| China | 0.80 - 0.94 | Large ethylene capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 1.22 - 1.36 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 0.98 - 1.12 | Growing polyethylene and LLDPE demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Hexene Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.07/KG
- China: USD 0.89/KG
- Germany: USD 1.30/KG
- India: USD 1.07/KG
Hexene Prices in the United States
US hexene prices averaged USD 1.07/KG in Q1 2026, up 9.2% from USD 0.98/KG in Q4 2025. Middle East Hormuz disruptions raised ethylene feedstock costs sharply, elevating alpha olefin production expenses. LLDPE film and polyethylene comonomer procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Hexene change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Middle East Hormuz disruptions raised ethylene feedstock costs sharply, elevating the oligomerisation production cost floor. LLDPE film and polyethylene comonomer procurement lifted buying from polyethylene resin producers. Synthetic lubricant base oil sector demand provided additional consistent buying support.
Hexene Prices in China
Chinese hexene prices averaged USD 0.89/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.5% from USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year LLDPE and polyethylene resin sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic ethylene costs raised the production floor despite large domestic alpha olefin capacity.
Why did the price of Hexene change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday LLDPE and polyethylene resin sector restocking lifted procurement from domestic comonomer consumers. Firmer domestic ethylene feedstock costs raised the alpha olefin production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most affordable source despite the quarterly recovery.
Hexene Prices in Germany
German hexene prices averaged USD 1.30/KG in Q1 2026, up 10.2% from USD 1.18/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher ethylene and energy costs elevated European alpha olefin production expenses. Recovering LLDPE and polyethylene resin demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Hexene change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher ethylene and energy costs elevated European alpha olefin production expenses. Middle East Hormuz disruptions added import cost premiums to ethylene feedstock. Recovering LLDPE film and polyethylene comonomer demand maintained consistent procurement from European resin producers.
Hexene Prices in India
Indian hexene prices averaged USD 1.07/KG in Q1 2026, up 9.2% from USD 0.98/KG in Q4 2025. Growing polyethylene and LLDPE film production demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked ethylene costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Hexene change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing polyethylene and LLDPE film production demand lifted procurement. Firmer import-linked ethylene feedstock costs raised the alpha olefin production floor. Strait of Hormuz freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported hexene and ethylene feedstock.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Hexene Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 0.98/KG
- China: USD 0.82/KG
- Germany: USD 1.18/KG
- India: USD 0.98/KG
Hexene Prices in the United States
US hexene prices averaged USD 0.98/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the Q3 low. LLDPE film and polyethylene comonomer demand recovery and firmer ethylene costs supported the partial recovery near USD 0.98/KG.
Why did the price of Hexene change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
LLDPE film and polyethylene comonomer demand recovery lifted procurement from resin producers. Firmer ethylene feedstock costs raised the production floor. The market recovered from the Q3 low near USD 0.98/KG.
Hexene Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the H1 low. Growing LLDPE and polyethylene resin demand and firmer ethylene costs supported the recovery near USD 0.82/KG.
Why did the price of Hexene change in Q4 2025 in China?
Growing LLDPE and polyethylene resin sector demand lifted procurement from domestic comonomer consumers. Firmer domestic ethylene costs held the production floor. The market recovered from the H1 low near USD 0.82/KG.
Hexene Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 1.18/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the Q3 low. LLDPE and polyethylene comonomer demand and firmer ethylene and energy costs supported the market near USD 1.18/KG.
Why did the price of Hexene change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
LLDPE and polyethylene comonomer demand maintained buying. Firmer ethylene and energy costs held the production floor elevated. The market recovered from the Q3 low near USD 1.18/KG.
Hexene Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 0.98/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the Q3 low. Growing polyethylene and LLDPE demand and firmer ethylene import costs supported the recovery near USD 0.98/KG.
Why did the price of Hexene change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing polyethylene and LLDPE film demand maintained buying. Firmer ethylene import costs raised the production floor. The market recovered from the Q3 low near USD 0.98/KG.
Quarterly Hexene Price Trends
Global hexene prices declined through H1 2025 before recovering through H2 and surging in Q1 2026. The average fell from USD 1.018/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.998/KG in Q2 and USD 0.980/KG in Q3, then recovered to USD 0.990/KG in Q4 and USD 1.083/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 6.4% over the window. Ethylene feedstock cost cycles and LLDPE and polyethylene comonomer demand drove the H1 softening and H2 recovery.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.083 | +9.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.990 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 0.980 | -1.8% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 0.998 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 1.018 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Hexene Price in 2025?
Hexene prices declined through H1 2025 before recovering through H2 on firmer ethylene costs and recovering polyethylene demand. The global average opened at USD 1.018/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 0.990/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 2.7%. Crude oil and ethylene feedstock softness drove the H1 decline, while H2 LLDPE comonomer demand recovery supported partial firming.
Hexene Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 1.05/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.98/KG by Q4, a decline of 6.7%. Crude oil softness and lower ethylene costs drove the H1 decline before H2 LLDPE demand supported partial recovery.
Hexene Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 0.78/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.82/KG by Q4, a gain of 5.1%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing domestic LLDPE and polyethylene demand drove the H2 firming. China held the lowest price level throughout.
Hexene Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.28/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.18/KG by Q4, a decline of 7.8%, the steepest in the dataset. Crude oil and ethylene softness weighed on the H1 market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
Hexene Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 0.96/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.98/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.1%. Growing polyethylene and LLDPE film demand supported the H2 firming. India held a firm and growing middle range through the year.
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Linear low-density polyethylene and high-density polyethylene comonomer applications take the largest share, where 1-hexene incorporation controls polymer density and flexibility. Synthetic lubricant base oil production, surfactant and detergent alcohol precursor synthesis also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.07/KG in the United States, USD 0.89/KG in China, USD 1.30/KG in Germany, and USD 1.07/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell from USD 1.018/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 0.990/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 2.7%. H1 crude oil and ethylene softness drove the decline before H2 LLDPE demand supported partial recovery.
Crude oil benchmark softness reduced ethylene feedstock costs and alpha olefin production economics. Weak global packaging and agricultural film demand reduced LLDPE comonomer procurement. High alpha olefin plant operating rates maintained comfortable supply throughout H1.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.98 to 1.12/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer ethylene feedstock costs and growing LLDPE film and polyethylene comonomer demand globally.
Germany sits highest on ethylene and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on LLDPE and lubricant demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic ethylene oligomerisation capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to ethylene feedstock costs, LLDPE film and polyethylene comonomer demand, and alpha olefin plant operating rates. Middle East ethylene supply events and packaging sector activity are key near-term signals.
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific host the largest ethylene oligomerisation capacity. Any ethylene cost shift ripples across hexene markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time LLDPE and polyethylene comonomer contracts, build cover when ethylene signals tightening, and monitor crude oil benchmarks as the primary upstream ethylene cost signal.
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