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Melamine Paper Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Melamine Paper prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 7.1% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 1.84/KG in Q1 to USD 1.97/KG by Q2 as recovering residential furniture, kitchen cabinetry, and decorative laminate sector procurement and firmer melamine resin and base paper costs reversed the H2 2025 market softening. Globally, the average rose from USD 1.299/KG in Q1 to USD 1.390/KG in Q2, a 7.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 1.40-1.56/KG is expected, with continued firming on Middle East supply disruptions and growing furniture, flooring, and decorative surface sector demand globally.
Melamine Paper is a decorative overlay produced by impregnating titanium dioxide-filled or dye-coloured cellulose base paper with aqueous melamine-formaldehyde resin solution to thirty to forty-five percent resin pickup by weight, followed by partial curing in drying ovens to the B-stage semi-cured state that allows sheet handling and forming. The semi-cured impregnated paper is subsequently hot-pressed onto wood-based substrate panels including particleboard, medium-density fibreboard, and high-density fibreboard in short-cycle lamination presses, completing resin cross-linking and bonding the overlay surface to the substrate. The cured melamine resin layer provides high abrasion resistance, scratch resistance, moisture resistance, stain resistance, and easy-clean surface properties driving consumer preference. The largest pull comes from flat-pack and ready-to-assemble residential furniture production, where melamine-faced boards form the primary surface material for cabinetry, wardrobes, and shelving globally. Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, office furniture, retail fixture fabrication, and laminate flooring overlay production add further significant demand. Base paper and melamine resin feedstock costs, furniture and construction sector output, and regional production capacity all feed into the price.
Melamine Paper Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for Melamine Paper through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Melamine resin and base paper feedstock costs firmed from Middle East and wood pulp supply disruptions. Residential furniture production, kitchen cabinetry, and flooring overlay demand are recovering with improving housing market activity and consumer durables spending globally.
The main upside risk is a housing market acceleration alongside sharp melamine monomer and base paper cost increases. The main downside risk is continued Chinese capacity surplus and moderate European and North American construction output maintaining competitive price pressure below forecast.
| Region | Price Forecast (USD/KG) | Key Driver |
| Global Average | 1.40 - 1.56 | Feedstock cost firming and furniture/flooring/laminate demand |
| United States | 1.51 - 1.67 | Steady residential furniture and cabinetry demand holds firm |
| China | 1.04 - 1.20 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 1.89 - 2.05 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.46 - 1.62 | Growing furniture and laminate flooring demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Melamine Paper Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 1.59/KG
- China: USD 1.08/KG
- Germany: USD 1.97/KG
- India: USD 1.52/KG
Melamine Paper Prices in the United States
US Melamine Paper prices averaged USD 1.59/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.7% from USD 1.49/KG in Q1 2026. Firmer melamine resin and base paper costs and recovering residential furniture and cabinetry procurement drove consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Melamine Paper change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Firmer melamine resin and wood pulp base paper costs raised the production floor. Residential furniture, kitchen cabinetry, and laminate flooring overlay procurement lifted buying. Office furniture and retail fixture fabrication demand provided additional support near USD 1.59/KG.
Melamine Paper Prices in China
Chinese Melamine Paper prices averaged USD 1.08/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.9% from USD 1.01/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Spring furniture and flooring export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic melamine and base paper costs raised the floor despite domestic production capacity.
Why did the price of Melamine Paper change in Q2 2026 in China?
Spring furniture and laminate flooring export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic melamine resin and base paper costs raised the production floor. Large domestic production capacity kept China the most affordable source.
Melamine Paper Prices in Germany
German Melamine Paper prices averaged USD 1.97/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.1% from USD 1.84/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher melamine resin, base paper, and energy costs elevated European production economics. Recovering residential furniture, kitchen cabinetry, and flooring demand maintained buying.
Why did the price of Melamine Paper change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Higher melamine resin, wood pulp, and energy costs elevated European production economics. Middle East supply disruptions added cost premiums to melamine monomer supply chains. Recovering furniture, cabinetry, and laminate flooring procurement maintained buying near USD 1.97/KG.
Melamine Paper Prices in India
Indian Melamine Paper prices averaged USD 1.52/KG in Q2 2026, up 7.0% from USD 1.42/KG in Q1 2026. Growing furniture, laminate flooring, and cabinetry export and domestic demand supported buying. Firmer melamine and base paper import costs raised the production floor.
Why did the price of Melamine Paper change in Q2 2026 in India?
Growing residential furniture and decorative laminate export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer melamine resin and base paper import costs raised the production floor. Kitchen cabinetry and laminate flooring overlay export demand provided additional support near USD 1.52/KG.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Melamine Paper Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.49/KG
- China: USD 1.01/KG
- Germany: USD 1.84/KG
- India: USD 1.42/KG
Melamine Paper Prices in the United States
US Melamine Paper prices averaged USD 1.49/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 4.2% from the Q4 2025 softening trough. Recovering furniture and cabinetry demand and firming melamine costs held the market near USD 1.49/KG.
Why did the price of Melamine Paper change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Recovering residential furniture and kitchen cabinetry procurement maintained buying. Firming melamine resin and base paper costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.49/KG from the H2 2025 softening trough.
Melamine Paper Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.01/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 4.1% from Q4 2025. Post-Lunar New Year furniture and flooring restocking and firmer melamine costs held the market near USD 1.01/KG.
Why did the price of Melamine Paper change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-Lunar New Year furniture and laminate flooring restocking lifted buying. Firming domestic melamine and base paper costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.01/KG from the H2 2025 trough.
Melamine Paper Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 1.84/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 4.0% from Q4 2025. Recovering furniture and cabinetry demand and firming melamine resin and energy costs held the market near USD 1.84/KG.
Why did the price of Melamine Paper change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Recovering residential furniture and kitchen cabinetry procurement maintained buying. Firming melamine resin and energy costs held the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.84/KG from the H2 2025 softening trough.
Melamine Paper Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1.42/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 3.6% from Q4 2025. Growing furniture and laminate demand and firming import costs held the market near USD 1.42/KG.
Why did the price of Melamine Paper change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing residential furniture and decorative laminate procurement maintained buying. Firming melamine and base paper import costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.42/KG from the H2 2025 trough.
Quarterly Melamine Paper Price Trends
Global Melamine Paper prices declined through H2 2025 on furniture market softening and resin cost moderation before recovering firmly through Q1 and Q2 2026. The average fell from USD 1.30/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 1.274/KG in Q3 and USD 1.249/KG in Q4, then recovered to USD 1.299/KG in Q1 2026 and USD 1.390/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 6.9% over the window. Melamine resin and base paper cost cycles and furniture sector output drove the H2 2025 softening and H1 2026 recovery.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1.390 | +7.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1.299 | +4.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.249 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.274 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.300 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Melamine Paper Price in 2025?
Melamine Paper prices declined through 2025 as furniture market softening and resin cost moderation weighed on the market. The global average opened near USD 1.33/KG in Q1 2025 and closed at USD 1.249/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 6.1%. Soft furniture sector output and melamine resin cost moderation maintained downward pressure before the H1 2026 recovery.
Melamine Paper Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 1.50/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.43/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.7%. Soft residential furniture and cabinetry demand maintained the downward trend.
Melamine Paper Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.02/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.97/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.9%. Large domestic production capacity and soft furniture sector output maintained the lowest level.
Melamine Paper Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.86/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.77/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.8%. Soft European residential furniture and construction output maintained the downward trend.
Melamine Paper Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices fell from roughly USD 1.44/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.37/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.9%. Soft furniture and laminate demand maintained downward pressure through the year.
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Flat-pack and ready-to-assemble residential furniture production, where melamine-faced boards form the primary surface material for cabinetry, wardrobes, and shelving, takes the largest share. Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, office furniture, retail fixture fabrication, and laminate flooring overlay production also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 1.59/KG in the United States, USD 1.08/KG in China, USD 1.97/KG in Germany, and USD 1.52/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.299/KG in Q1 to about USD 1.390/KG in Q2, a gain of around 7.0%. Recovering furniture and cabinetry demand and firmer melamine resin and base paper costs drove the H1 2026 recovery from the H2 2025 softening.
Soft residential furniture and construction sector output and melamine resin and base paper cost moderation maintained downward pressure. Furniture market softening reduced buying urgency before the H1 2026 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.40 to 1.56/KG range for H2 2026, with continued firming as feedstock costs stay elevated and furniture, flooring, and decorative surface demand grows.
Germany sits highest on melamine resin and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on furniture and cabinetry demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to melamine resin and base paper feedstock costs, residential furniture production cycles, and construction sector output. Melamine monomer prices and housing market activity are key upstream demand signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest production capacity, followed by Europe and North America. Any melamine resin cost shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time furniture and laminate production contracts around melamine resin cost cycles, build cover when feedstock signals tighten, and monitor housing market and furniture sector output as primary demand signals.
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