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Iso Butanol Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Iso butanol is a branched-chain alcohol produced from propylene through hydroformylation and hydrogenation, used extensively in coatings, construction chemicals, and solvent formulations. Propylene feedstock movements, and coatings and construction demand all feed into the price.
Global iso butanol prices in Q1 2026 stood at USD 1.55 per KG in India, the highest among tracked markets, USD 1.19 per KG in Germany, USD 1.06 per KG in the United States, and USD 0.96 per KG in China, the most competitively priced tracked market. India held the highest tracked price on elevated import reliance and regional supply dynamics, while China benefited from ample regional propylene feedstock and production capacity. Steady coatings and construction demand continued to underpin consumption across all tracked regions.
What is Iso Butanol Price in August 2026?
Iso butanol prices held close to Q1 2026 levels through August 2026, tracking regional propylene feedstock movements, as steady coatings and construction demand continued to support the market across all tracked regions.
- South Asia (India): Indian iso butanol prices held near USD 1.47 to USD 1.63 per KG, close to the USD 1.55 per KG recorded in Q1 2026 and the highest among tracked markets, as elevated import reliance and regional supply dynamics continued to sustain the regional premium.
- Europe/North America: German iso butanol prices held near USD 1.13 to USD 1.25 per KG, close to the USD 1.19 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, while US prices held near USD 1.01 to USD 1.11 per KG, close to the USD 1.06 per KG level.
- APAC (China): Chinese iso butanol prices held near USD 0.91 to USD 1.01 per KG, the most competitively priced tracked market, close to the USD 0.96 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as ample regional propylene feedstock and production capacity continued to anchor pricing.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.08 - 1.24 | Gradual stabilisation after a sharp 2025 decline |
| United States | 1.02 - 1.18 | Coatings demand recovery supports a moderate tone |
| China | 0.90 - 1.06 | Ample domestic capacity keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 1.10 - 1.28 | High energy and compliance costs keep it firm |
| India | 1.46 - 1.64 | Import dependency and landed costs keep it the highest-cost market |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Iso Butanol Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.06/KG
- China: USD 0.96/KG
- Germany: USD 1.19/KG
- India: USD 1.55/KG
Iso Butanol Prices in the United States
US iso butanol prices averaged USD 1.06/KG in Q1 2026, up 12.8% from USD 0.94/KG in Q4 2025. Tightened imports and downstream restocking from coatings and lubricant makers increased supply pressure. Rising propylene-linked feedstock costs from Middle East tensions supported the sharp quarterly recovery after the prolonged 2025 decline.
Why did the price of Iso Butanol change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Tightened import availability and restocking from coatings and lubricant makers increased procurement pressure. Rising propylene and crude-linked feedstock costs raised the production floor. The sharp recovery reflected panic buying from distributors who had destocked aggressively in Q4 2025.
Iso Butanol Prices in China
Chinese iso butanol prices averaged USD 0.96/KG in Q1 2026, up 9.1% from USD 0.88/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year restocking from coatings and agricultural chemical makers lifted demand. Firmer propylene feedstock costs provided a modest cost floor, holding the market near USD 0.96/KG through the quarter.
Why did the price of Iso Butanol change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday restocking from coatings and agricultural chemical makers lifted procurement steadily. Firmer propylene feedstock costs provided a cost floor that limited aggressive discounting. Ample domestic capacity kept China the most affordable source despite the quarterly recovery.
Iso Butanol Prices in Germany
German iso butanol prices averaged USD 1.19/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.2% from USD 1.10/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer propylene and crude-linked energy costs elevated production expenses. Coatings and construction sector restocking ahead of the spring season added demand-side support, reinforcing the quarterly recovery.
Why did the price of Iso Butanol change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Firmer propylene and energy costs raised production expenses for European manufacturers. Coatings and construction restocking ahead of the spring season lifted procurement activity. Both forces drove a strong quarterly recovery from the Q4 2025 low.
Iso Butanol Prices in India
Indian iso butanol prices averaged USD 1.55/KG in Q1 2026, up 9.2% from USD 1.42/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher import landed costs from firmer Middle Eastern origin prices and elevated freight premiums pushed prices sharply higher. Growing coatings and construction demand supported a firm import market through the quarter.
Why did the price of Iso Butanol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Higher Middle Eastern origin prices and elevated freight and insurance premiums raised import landed costs substantially. Growing coatings and construction sector demand supported firm buying. India remained the highest-cost market due to full import dependency on overseas origins.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Iso Butanol Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 0.94/KG
- China: USD 0.88/KG
- Germany: USD 1.10/KG
- India: USD 1.42/KG
Iso Butanol Prices in the United States
US iso butanol prices averaged USD 0.94/KG in Q4 2025, declining further on the quarter. Domestic production was high, with refineries and gas processing units running steadily. Export demand was not strong enough to balance this supply, leading to excess availability that held the average near USD 0.94/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Iso Butanol change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
High domestic production and soft export demand created excess availability in the market. Weak coatings and construction demand reduced buying urgency, holding the market near USD 0.94/KG into year-end.
Iso Butanol Prices in China
Chinese iso butanol prices averaged USD 0.88/KG in Q4 2025, soft through the quarter. Downstream buying interest from coatings and solvent makers remained cautious amid margin pressure. Expectations of additional supply from plant restarts further weighed on sentiment, holding the average near USD 0.88/KG, the lowest among the regions.
Why did the price of Iso Butanol change in Q4 2025 in China?
Cautious coatings and solvent sector buying and expected new plant supply weighed on prices. Feedstock cost support remained constrained, holding the market near USD 0.88/KG, the lowest among the regions.
Iso Butanol Prices in Germany
German iso butanol prices averaged USD 1.10/KG in Q4 2025, easing further on the quarter. Limited downstream momentum from surface coatings and agricultural chemical sectors kept buying measured. Supply remained adequate across key producing regions with no significant cost support, holding the average near USD 1.10/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Iso Butanol change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Limited downstream momentum from coatings and agricultural chemicals kept buying measured through the quarter. Adequate supply and no meaningful feedstock cost support held the market near USD 1.10/KG into year-end.
Iso Butanol Prices in India
Indian iso butanol prices averaged USD 1.42/KG in Q4 2025, easing modestly on the quarter. Declining global benchmarks and softer Middle Eastern origin prices reduced import parity. Cautious buying from coatings and construction sectors limited offtake, holding the average near USD 1.42/KG, the highest among the regions.
Why did the price of Iso Butanol change in Q4 2025 in India?
Declining global benchmarks reduced import parity, easing prices through the quarter. Cautious coatings and construction sector buying limited offtake, holding the market near USD 1.42/KG.
Quarterly Iso Butanol Price Trends
Global iso butanol prices showed a brief Q2 2025 seasonal uptick before a sharp multi-quarter decline and a strong Q1 2026 recovery. The average rose from USD 1.240/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.259/KG in Q2 on spring coatings demand, then fell to USD 1.185/KG in Q3 and USD 1.085/KG in Q4. A sharp recovery to USD 1.188/KG in Q1 2026 reduced the net decline across the window to about 4.2%. Propylene feedstock weakness and soft construction drove the extended decline.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.188 | +9.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.085 | -8.4% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.185 | -5.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.259 | +1.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.240 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Iso Butanol Price in 2025?
Iso butanol prices declined through most of 2025 after a brief spring uptick. The global average opened at USD 1.240/KG in Q1, rose to USD 1.259/KG by Q2 on seasonal coatings demand, then fell to USD 1.085/KG by Q4, a full-year decline of about 12.5%. Three forces shaped the year. Weak construction and coatings demand reduced buying urgency, ample supply from domestic and overseas producers kept inventories high, and soft propylene feedstock costs removed upward price support.
Iso Butanol Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 1.16/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.94/KG by Q4, a decline of 19.0%, the steepest in the dataset. High domestic production from refineries and gas processing units met weak export demand all year. Soft construction and coatings activity kept buyer urgency low through all four quarters.
Iso Butanol Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 0.99/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.88/KG by Q4, a decline of 11.1%. Cautious coatings and solvent sector buying, combined with expected new capacity additions, kept the market long. China held the lowest price level among the tracked markets throughout the year.
Iso Butanol Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.23/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.10/KG by Q4, a decline of 10.6%. Limited downstream momentum from coatings and agricultural chemicals and adequate supply kept prices under consistent downward pressure. The spring seasonal uptick in Q2 was modest and short-lived.
Iso Butanol Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices fell from roughly USD 1.58/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.42/KG by Q4, a decline of 10.1%. Declining global benchmarks reduced import parity through the year. Despite the decline, India maintained the highest price level in the dataset due to full import dependency on overseas origins.
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Paints and coatings take the largest share, where it serves as a solvent and as a precursor to isobutyl acetate. It is also used in agricultural chemicals, fuel additives, lubricants, and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Coatings and construction demand drives most of the consumption.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.06/KG in the United States, USD 0.96/KG in China, USD 1.19/KG in Germany, and USD 1.55/KG in India, mostly on a contract to FOB or CIF basis. India remains the highest-priced market due to import dependency.
The global average fell from USD 1.240/KG in Q1 2025, rose briefly to USD 1.259/KG in Q2 on seasonal coatings demand, then declined to about USD 1.085/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 12.5%.
Three factors dominated: weak construction and coatings demand that reduced buyer urgency, ample supply from domestic and overseas producers that maintained high inventories, and soft propylene feedstock costs that removed upward price support.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.08 to 1.24/KG range for the rest of 2026, assuming gradual coatings and construction recovery holds while ample supply from Asian producers limits the extent of any price gains.
India sits highest on full import dependency and freight premiums, Germany holds a firm middle on energy and compliance costs, the United States and China price competitively on domestic production.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to propylene feedstock costs, coatings and construction sector demand, and regional plant operating rates. Seasonal coatings demand in spring and crude oil moves can amplify short-term swings across regions.
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific host the largest producers, with China expanding capacity rapidly. Because output is tied to propylene, any feedstock or cracker operating-rate shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts, build cover ahead of the spring coatings season, and weigh fixed-price versus index-linked supply options. Regional price gaps also help teams identify cost-effective sourcing geographies.
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