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Isopropyl Alcohol Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
In the United States, the highest-priced reporting region, isopropyl alcohol prices softened through most of 2025, easing from USD 1.410/KG in Q1 to USD 1.377/KG in Q4 as subdued downstream demand and comfortable domestic inventories weighed on the market. The global blended average followed a similar path, slipping from USD 1.110/KG to USD 1.090/KG over the year. For the remainder of 2026 a global average of USD 1.090-1.250/KG is expected, with propylene feedstock and pharmaceutical demand the key swing factors.
Isopropyl alcohol, also known as isopropanol, is produced mainly by propylene hydration and is a versatile solvent and disinfectant across pharmaceuticals, personal care, electronics cleaning, coatings, inks and chemical intermediates. Pharmaceutical and healthcare use absorbs the largest share of demand, followed by electronics cleaning, personal care and cosmetics, industrial solvents, and chemical intermediates. The key structural pricing drivers are propylene feedstock costs, refinery operating rates, energy prices, pharmaceutical and electronics demand, and competitive pressure from Asian supply.
Isopropyl Alcohol Price Forecast for 2026
The supply and demand balance for isopropyl alcohol through the rest of 2026 looks modestly firmer than 2025. Producer cost floors are supported because propylene feedstock costs firmed on Hormuz-related crude pressure and Gulf Coast maintenance turnarounds. Pharmaceutical and electronics demand is steady. The main upside risk is a propylene supply disruption, unplanned outages or a demand recovery in electronics and personal care. The main downside risk is continued Chinese oversupply and weak industrial solvent demand, alongside new capacity additions, which could cap the recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.090 - 1.250 | Firming on propylene recovery against soft Asian demand |
| United States | 1.390 - 1.560 | Propylene tightness and pharma demand keep prices highest |
| Europe | 1.330 - 1.500 | Energy costs and import parity support firm pricing |
| India | 1.100 - 1.260 | Growing pharma demand against cost-competitive base |
| China | 0.870 - 1.000 | Overcapacity and subdued demand keep prices lowest |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.420/KG
- Europe: USD 1.380/KG
- India: USD 1.150/KG
- China: USD 0.900/KG
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in the United States
In Q1 2026 US isopropyl alcohol prices reached USD 1.420/KG, up 3.1% from USD 1.377/KG in Q4 2025 and the highest among the reporting regions. Limited propylene availability from Gulf Coast maintenance turnarounds tightened supply, and pharmaceutical and personal-care restocking supported demand. Elevated energy and freight costs lifted the production base, and producers passed through higher costs with lean spot inventories, driving the upward move across the quarter.
Why did the price of Isopropyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Propylene supply tightness from Gulf Coast maintenance and pharma restocking lifted US prices 3.1% over the quarter. Lean spot inventories left buyers little choice but to accept higher offers.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in Europe
European isopropyl alcohol prices reached USD 1.380/KG in Q1 2026, up 2.2% from USD 1.350/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer propylene and naphtha feedstock costs lifted the production base, and pharmaceutical and cosmetics demand supported steady offtake. Intra-European logistics costs stayed elevated, and intermittent plant turnarounds tightened spot availability, letting producers pass through higher costs across the quarter.
Why did the price of Isopropyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in Europe?
Firmer feedstock costs and steady pharma and cosmetics demand lifted European prices 2.2% over the quarter. Logistics costs and intermittent turnarounds tightened spot availability.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in India
Indian isopropyl alcohol prices reached USD 1.150/KG in Q1 2026, up 2.7% from USD 1.120/KG in Q4 2025. Growing pharmaceutical and personal-care demand drove offtake, and firmer feedstock costs lifted the base. A cost-competitive supply base kept prices below Western regions, with rising healthcare-sector activity and the feedstock recovery combining for a clear upward move across the quarter.
Why did the price of Isopropyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing pharma demand and firmer feedstock costs lifted Indian prices 2.7% over the quarter. A cost-competitive base kept the level below Western regions despite the rise.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in China
Chinese isopropyl alcohol prices reached USD 0.900/KG in Q1 2026, up 3.2% from USD 0.872/KG in Q4 2025 while remaining the most competitive in the dataset. Firmer propylene feedstock costs off mid-year lows and some post-holiday demand recovery lifted the base. Elevated domestic inventory and ample capacity kept prices well below other regions, with the feedstock recovery and selective restocking driving a modest upward move across the quarter.
Why did the price of Isopropyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in China?
Firmer propylene feedstock costs and post-holiday restocking lifted Chinese prices 3.2% over the quarter. Ample capacity and elevated inventory kept the region the most competitive.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.377/KG
- Europe: USD 1.350/KG
- India: USD 1.120/KG
- China: USD 0.872/KG
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in the United States
In Q4 2025 US isopropyl alcohol prices reached USD 1.377/KG, a slight easing of 0.9% from USD 1.390/KG in Q3 as subdued downstream demand from pharmaceutical and personal-care manufacturers continued. Adequate domestic inventories and stable production rates removed urgency among buyers, limiting spot activity. Stable propylene feedstock and Henry Hub gas constrained cost-push pressure, allowing the market to ease modestly into year-end.
Why did the price of Isopropyl Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Subdued pharma and personal-care demand and comfortable inventories eased US prices 0.9% over the quarter. Stable propylene feedstock kept cost-push pressure contained.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in Europe
European isopropyl alcohol prices reached USD 1.350/KG in Q4 2025, a 2.2% decline from USD 1.380/KG in Q3 as stable domestic production and adequate imports kept supply ample. Softer propylene and naphtha values reduced production costs, and selective pharmaceutical restocking only partially offset weaker industrial solvent demand. Balanced supply and cautious buying limited the downside.
Why did the price of Isopropyl Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in Europe?
Adequate supply and softer propylene costs eased European prices 2.2% over the quarter. Selective pharma restocking limited the decline.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in India
Indian isopropyl alcohol prices reached USD 1.120/KG in Q4 2025, a 1.8% decline from USD 1.140/KG in Q3 as softer feedstock costs and steady but unexciting pharmaceutical demand weighed. Ample import availability and competitive domestic supply kept the market in check, with a cost-competitive base keeping prices moderate into the close of the year.
Why did the price of Isopropyl Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in India?
Softer feedstock costs and steady but unexciting pharma demand eased Indian prices 1.8% over the quarter. Ample supply kept the market in check.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in China
Chinese isopropyl alcohol prices reached USD 0.872/KG in Q4 2025, a 4.0% decline from USD 0.908/KG in Q3 as domestic plants maintained higher utilisation against subdued industrial solvent consumption and elevated inventory levels. Import competition applied additional downward pressure on landed costs, and deflationary tendencies across the industrial sector further weighed on sentiment, driving prices lower into the close of the year.
Why did the price of Isopropyl Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in China?
Subdued industrial demand, elevated inventory and import competition eased Chinese prices 4.0% over the quarter. Deflationary industrial sentiment weighed into year-end.
Quarterly Isopropyl Alcohol Price Trends
Global isopropyl alcohol prices eased through most of 2025 then firmed in early 2026. The blended average slipped from USD 1.110/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.090/KG in Q4, a cumulative decline of 1.8%, before recovering to USD 1.121/KG in Q1 2026. Subdued pharmaceutical and industrial solvent demand, ample inventories and Chinese oversupply drove the 2025 softening, while propylene feedstock tightness and pharma restocking lifted prices into early 2026.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.121 | +2.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.090 | -1.1% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.102 | +0.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1.097 | -1.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 1.110 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Isopropyl Alcohol Price in 2025?
Isopropyl alcohol prices softened through 2025, with the blended global average declining from USD 1.110/KG in Q1 to USD 1.090/KG in Q4, a modest full-year loss of 1.8%. Three forces defined the year. The first was subdued downstream demand from pharmaceutical and personal-care manufacturers following the post-pandemic demand normalisation. The second was ample supply, with stable propylene feedstock and Chinese plants running at high utilisation building inventories. The third was competitive pricing from Asian producers, which limited Western producers' ability to hold price levels through the year.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices eased from USD 1.410/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.377/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.3% and the highest level among the reporting regions. Subdued pharmaceutical and personal-care demand and comfortable inventories weighed through the year, offset partly by Gulf Coast turnarounds. Stable propylene feedstock kept cost pressure contained. Demand softness and supply adequacy were the dominant annual influences.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in Europe in 2025
European prices eased from USD 1.380/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.350/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.2%. Stable production and adequate imports kept supply ample, while uneven industrial recovery and softer propylene costs weighed. Pharmaceutical and cosmetics demand partly offset industrial weakness. Supply adequacy was the dominant annual influence.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices eased from USD 1.150/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.120/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.6% while remaining mid-range. Ample import availability and competitive domestic supply weighed, while growing pharmaceutical activity provided support. A cost-competitive base kept prices below Western regions. Ample supply against steady demand was the dominant annual influence.
Isopropyl Alcohol Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from USD 0.908/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.872/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.0% and the most competitive in the dataset. Elevated inventory, ample capacity and subdued industrial demand amid deflation weighed through the year. Import competition added downward pressure. Oversupply and weak demand were the dominant annual influences.
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Expert Market Research delivers continuous isopropyl alcohol price tracking across all major producing and consuming regions, identifying not merely that prices moved but specifically why, tracing causation through propylene feedstock costs, refinery operating rates, energy prices, pharmaceutical and electronics demand, and competitive pressure from Asian supply. The forecasts draw on feedstock economics, trade-flow data, production capacity, and demand and macroeconomic risk assessment across every reporting region, giving procurement teams a clear, forward-looking framework. Contact Expert Market Research today for isopropyl alcohol pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
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Pharmaceutical and healthcare use absorbs the largest share, including disinfectants, antiseptics and equipment cleaning, followed by electronics cleaning for semiconductors and circuit boards, personal care and cosmetics, industrial solvents in coatings and inks, and chemical intermediates.
The Q1 2026 global blended average was USD 1.121/KG. The United States was the highest at USD 1.420/KG, while China was the most competitive at USD 0.900/KG.
The global blended average eased from USD 1.110/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.090/KG in Q4, a 1.8% decline. Subdued pharmaceutical demand, ample supply and Chinese oversupply were the main drivers.
Three factors drove the softness: subdued downstream demand from pharmaceutical and personal-care manufacturers following post-pandemic normalisation; ample supply with stable propylene and high Chinese utilisation; and competitive Asian pricing limiting Western producers' ability to hold levels.
The global average is forecast at USD 1.090-1.250/KG for the remainder of 2026. The range assumes modest firming on propylene recovery, with demand and Chinese supply the key swing factors.
The United States carries the highest price on propylene tightness and pharmaceutical demand, while China is the most competitive on ample capacity and oversupply. Europe and India fall in between on energy costs and growing pharmaceutical demand respectively.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices are driven mainly by propylene feedstock costs, pharmaceutical and electronics demand, and supply from high-utilisation Asian plants. Turnarounds, feedstock swings and demand cycles can amplify short-term moves.
Isopropyl alcohol is produced mainly by propylene hydration, so propylene, a byproduct of petroleum refining, sets much of the cost base. When refineries tighten throughput or face maintenance outages, propylene supply tightens and IPA prices firm, while ample refinery output keeps feedstock comfortable and limits upward pressure.
Buyers can use the quarterly trend and forward forecast to time contracts, choose between fixed-price and propylene-indexed supply deals, and plan inventory ahead of maintenance-driven supply tightness. Tracking regional differentials also lets sourcing teams weigh competitive Chinese supply against import-parity pricing in Western markets.
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