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m-Xylene Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
In the aromatics chain, m xylene's main job is feeding isophthalic acid production, which modifies PET resin used in packaging and unsaturated polyester resins used in coatings and composites, alongside a range of solvent and specialty chemical uses. Demand through 2026 has leaned heavily on PET packaging and isophthalic acid offtake, while coatings and composite demand has stayed more cautious. China, the United States Gulf Coast and Asian refining hubs including Taiwan, South Korea and Japan are the main production and consumption centers, and since m xylene comes out of the same units as other mixed xylenes, its cost base tracks naphtha and crude oil derived aromatics economics fairly closely.
Taiwan was the steadiest benchmark through the second quarter of 2026, holding near USD 1,010 per MT, while both China and the United States saw prices ease over the same stretch as feedstock costs softened and, in the United States, inventories built up. That soft patch reversed somewhat in early July, when United States mixed xylene spot prices rose more than 4 percent in a single week on renewed tactical restocking. Naphtha costs, meanwhile, moved sharply higher across Asia and Europe over the second quarter even as United States and Chinese aromatics eased, a divergence that left regional m xylene economics pulling in different directions rather than moving together.
What is m-Xylene Price in September 2026?
m Xylene is holding close to the USD 1,000 per MT mark in Asia as September 2026 opens, with Taiwan the steadiest reference point in the region, while United States levels have found some support following the early July rebound.
- Feedstock Swings: Naphtha costs climbed sharply across South Korea, Japan and Europe through the second quarter even as United States and Chinese aromatics eased, leaving m xylene producers in different regions dealing with very different cost pressures at the same time.
- Spot Demand: United States mixed xylene prices snapped back more than 4 percent in early July on renewed tactical buying, putting an end to a prolonged June downturn even though downstream coatings and solvent demand stayed generally subdued.
- Derivative Pull: Isophthalic acid prices surged across the United States, South Korea, China and India during the second quarter as import availability tightened, a demand signal that has kept some underlying support under m xylene even where spot prices softened.
m-Xylene Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for m-xylene through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. Naphtha and crude oil feedstock costs recovered sharply in Q1 2026 from Middle East supply disruptions. Isophthalic acid and composite resin demand is recovering with improving construction and marine sector activity.
The main upside risk is a sustained crude oil cost recovery alongside a broad isophthalic acid and composite resin sector demand increase. The main downside risk is continued crude oil softness and competitive Asian xylene production that limits global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.86 - 0.98 | Crude firming and isophthalic demand support tone |
| United States | 0.88 - 1.00 | Steady isophthalic acid and solvent demand holds firm |
| China | 0.64 - 0.76 | Large reforming capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 1.08 - 1.20 | High energy and processing costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 0.84 - 0.96 | Growing composite resin demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
m-Xylene Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 0.92/KG
- China: USD 0.70/KG
- Germany: USD 1.14/KG
- India: USD 0.90/KG
m-Xylene Prices in the United States
US m-xylene prices averaged USD 0.92/KG in Q1 2026, up 9.5% from USD 0.84/KG in Q4 2025. Middle East Hormuz disruptions raised crude oil and naphtha feedstock costs sharply. Isophthalic acid and coating solvent procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of m-Xylene change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Middle East Hormuz disruptions raised crude oil and naphtha reformate costs, elevating the production cost floor sharply. Isophthalic acid and composite resin procurement lifted buying from chemical distributors. Coating solvent demand provided additional consistent buying support.
m-Xylene Prices in China
Chinese m-xylene prices averaged USD 0.70/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.7% from USD 0.65/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year isophthalic acid and resin sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic crude and naphtha costs raised the production floor despite large domestic reforming capacity.
Why did the price of m-Xylene change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday isophthalic acid and unsaturated polyester resin restocking lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer crude and naphtha feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic catalytic reforming capacity kept China the most affordable source.
m-Xylene Prices in Germany
German m-xylene prices averaged USD 1.14/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.6% from USD 1.05/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Firmer crude and energy costs elevated European reformate production expenses. Recovering isophthalic acid and coating solvent demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of m-Xylene change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Firmer crude and energy costs elevated European aromatic naphtha production expenses. Middle East Hormuz disruptions added import cost premiums to crude feedstock. Recovering isophthalic acid, composite resin, and coating solvent demand maintained consistent procurement.
m-Xylene Prices in India
Indian m-xylene prices averaged USD 0.90/KG in Q1 2026, up 9.8% from USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025. Growing isophthalic acid and resin demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked crude costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of m-Xylene change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing isophthalic acid and composite resin demand lifted procurement from chemical distributors. Firmer import-linked crude and naphtha costs raised the production floor. Strait of Hormuz freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported m-xylene.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
m-Xylene Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 0.84/KG
- China: USD 0.65/KG
- Germany: USD 1.05/KG
- India: USD 0.82/KG
m-Xylene Prices in the United States
US m-xylene prices averaged USD 0.84/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Soft crude oil benchmarks and reduced isophthalic acid procurement weighed on the market near USD 0.84/KG.
Why did the price of m-Xylene change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Soft crude oil benchmarks reduced the naphtha reformate production cost floor. Year-end isophthalic acid and resin procurement slowdown reduced buying urgency. Adequate domestic supply held the market near USD 0.84/KG.
m-Xylene Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 0.65/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the Q3 level. Isophthalic acid and resin sector demand and stable crude costs held the market near USD 0.65/KG.
Why did the price of m-Xylene change in Q4 2025 in China?
Isophthalic acid and resin sector demand supported buying. Stable crude feedstock costs maintained the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity held the market near USD 0.65/KG.
m-Xylene Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 1.05/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Soft crude and energy costs and reduced industrial demand weighed on the market near USD 1.05/KG.
Why did the price of m-Xylene change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Soft crude and energy costs reduced the European production cost floor. Reduced isophthalic acid and solvent demand lowered procurement urgency. Adequate import availability maintained supply balance near USD 1.05/KG.
m-Xylene Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025, recovering modestly. Autumn isophthalic acid and composite resin demand and firmer crude import costs supported the recovery near USD 0.82/KG.
Why did the price of m-Xylene change in Q4 2025 in India?
Autumn isophthalic acid and composite resin demand supported buying. Firmer crude import costs maintained the production floor. Consistent procurement held the market near USD 0.82/KG.
Quarterly m-Xylene Price Trends
Global m-xylene prices showed a volatile alternating pattern through 2025, with a Q2 decline, a Q3 isophthalic acid season recovery, a Q4 softening, and a sharp Q1 2026 surge. The average fell from USD 0.858/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.847/KG in Q2, recovered to USD 0.858/KG in Q3, eased to USD 0.846/KG in Q4, then surged to USD 0.918/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 7.0% over the window. Crude oil and naphtha feedstock cycles and isophthalic acid sector demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 0.918 | +8.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.846 | -1.4% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 0.858 | +1.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 0.847 | -1.3% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 0.858 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was m-Xylene Price in 2025?
m-Xylene prices showed a broadly declining but volatile pattern through 2025. The global average opened at USD 0.858/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 0.846/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 1.4%. Alternating isophthalic acid demand cycles and crude oil and naphtha feedstock cost swings created the characteristic quarterly oscillation through the year.
m-Xylene Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 0.88/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.84/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.5%. Soft crude and isophthalic acid demand weighed on H2 despite the brief Q3 season recovery.
m-Xylene Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 0.62/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.65/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.8%. Growing domestic isophthalic acid and resin demand drove the firming. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
m-Xylene Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.08/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.05/KG by Q4, a decline of 2.8%. Soft crude oil and weak European isophthalic acid demand weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
m-Xylene Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 0.79/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.82/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.8%. Growing isophthalic acid and composite resin demand supported the firming despite the broader market volatility.
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Isophthalic acid synthesis for unsaturated polyester resin and PET barrier resin modification takes the largest share. Solvent applications in coatings and printing inks, specialty chemical intermediate synthesis, agrochemical emulsifier carriers, and high-octane gasoline blending also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 0.92/KG in the United States, USD 0.70/KG in China, USD 1.14/KG in Germany, and USD 0.90/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell from USD 0.858/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 0.846/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 1.4%. A volatile alternating quarterly pattern reflected competing isophthalic acid demand cycles and crude oil feedstock dynamics.
Isophthalic acid and composite resin season cycles created alternating quarterly procurement moves. Crude oil and naphtha feedstock cost swings amplified the pattern, while soft European demand maintained overall downward pressure through the year.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.86 to 0.98/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer crude oil and naphtha feedstock costs and improving isophthalic acid and composite resin sector demand globally.
Germany sits highest on energy and processing costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on isophthalic acid demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic catalytic reforming capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to crude oil and naphtha benchmarks, isophthalic acid season demand, and refinery catalytic reforming rates. Middle East crude supply events and composite resin sector activity are key signals.
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific produce m-xylene from catalytic reforming of naphtha. Any crude oil cost shift ripples across m-xylene markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time isophthalic acid and resin formulation contracts around demand cycles, build cover when crude oil signals tightening, and monitor naphtha reformate economics as the primary production cost signal.
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