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Nonyl Phenol Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Nonyl Phenol prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 5.9% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 3.04/KG in Q1 to USD 3.22/KG by Q2 as firmer propylene and phenol synthesis feedstock costs and recovering nonionic surfactant formulation and industrial lubricant additive procurement reversed the brief Q1 2026 pricing correction. Globally, the average rose from USD 2.243/KG in Q1 to USD 2.377/KG in Q2, a 6.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 2.38-2.66/KG is expected, with continued firming on Middle East supply disruptions and growing industrial surfactant, agrochemical formulation, and lubricant additive sector demand globally.
Nonyl Phenol comprises a mixture of predominantly para-nonylphenol isomers produced by catalytic alkylation of phenol with nonene, itself derived as propylene trimer from petrochemical propylene streams, over acidic zeolite or ion-exchange resin catalysts at moderate temperature and pressure. The compound serves as the starting material for ethoxylation over ethylene oxide to produce nonylphenol ethoxylate nonionic surfactants across a range of ethylene oxide addition levels determining the hydrophilic-lipophilic balance of the resulting surfactant. The largest pull comes from nonylphenol ethoxylate production for institutional and industrial cleaning, textile wet processing, metalworking fluid emulsification, and agricultural adjuvant formulation in industrial channels outside the European Union, where regulatory restrictions on consumer use have redirected demand. Industrial lubricant antioxidant and anti-wear additive intermediate production, rubber antioxidant synthesis, epoxy resin reactive diluent and curing agent formulation, and fuel additive production add further significant demand. Propylene and phenol synthesis feedstock costs, industrial surfactant and agrochemical sector output and procurement activity, and regional alkylphenol production capacity all feed into the price.
Nonyl Phenol Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for Nonyl Phenol through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Propylene and phenol synthesis feedstock costs firmed from Middle East petrochemical supply disruptions. Industrial surfactant, agrochemical formulation, and lubricant additive demand are growing with expanding industrial cleaning and agricultural productivity investment globally.
The main upside risk is propylene and phenol feedstock cost increases alongside accelerating agrochemical and industrial surfactant demand. The main downside risk is regulatory restriction expansion and Chinese alkylphenol capacity surplus maintaining competitive price pressure below the forecast range.
| Region | Price Forecast (USD/KG) | Key Driver |
| Global Average | 2.38 - 2.66 | Feedstock cost firming and industrial surfactant/agrochemical demand |
| United States | 2.48 - 2.76 | Steady industrial surfactant and lubricant demand holds firm |
| China | 1.73 - 2.01 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 3.08 - 3.36 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.36 - 2.64 | Growing agrochemical and industrial demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Nonyl Phenol Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 2.60/KG
- China: USD 1.80/KG
- Germany: USD 3.22/KG
- India: USD 2.47/KG
Nonyl Phenol Prices in the United States
US Nonyl Phenol prices averaged USD 2.60/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.1% from USD 2.45/KG in Q1 2026. Firmer propylene and phenol feedstock costs and recovering industrial surfactant and lubricant additive procurement drove consistent buying following the Q1 correction.
Why did the price of Nonyl Phenol change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Firmer propylene and phenol synthesis feedstock costs raised the alkylation production floor. Industrial surfactant ethoxylate, lubricant antioxidant additive, and agrochemical formulation procurement lifted buying. Rubber antioxidant and polymer stabiliser demand provided additional support near USD 2.60/KG.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in China
Chinese Nonyl Phenol prices averaged USD 1.80/KG in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 1.70/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Spring industrial surfactant and agrochemical export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic propylene and phenol costs raised the floor despite domestic production capacity.
Why did the price of Nonyl Phenol change in Q2 2026 in China?
Spring industrial surfactant and agrochemical export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic propylene and phenol feedstock costs raised the production floor. Large domestic production capacity kept China the most affordable source.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in Germany
German Nonyl Phenol prices averaged USD 3.22/KG in Q2 2026, up 5.9% from USD 3.04/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher propylene, phenol, and energy costs elevated European alkylation production economics. Recovering industrial surfactant and lubricant demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Nonyl Phenol change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Higher propylene and phenol feedstock and energy costs elevated European production economics. Middle East supply disruptions added cost premiums to propylene supply chains. Recovering industrial surfactant, lubricant additive, and agrochemical procurement maintained buying near USD 3.22/KG.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in India
Indian Nonyl Phenol prices averaged USD 2.47/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 2.33/KG in Q1 2026. Growing agrochemical, industrial surfactant, and lubricant export and domestic demand supported buying. Firmer propylene and phenol import costs raised the production floor.
Why did the price of Nonyl Phenol change in Q2 2026 in India?
Growing agrochemical formulation and industrial surfactant export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer propylene and phenol import costs raised the production floor. Lubricant additive and rubber antioxidant export demand provided additional buying support near USD 2.47/KG.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Nonyl Phenol Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 2.45/KG
- China: USD 1.70/KG
- Germany: USD 3.04/KG
- India: USD 2.33/KG
Nonyl Phenol Prices in the United States
US Nonyl Phenol prices averaged USD 2.45/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Post-year-end industrial surfactant and agrochemical procurement moderation and soft feedstock costs eased the market before the Q2 spring season recovery.
Why did the price of Nonyl Phenol change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Post-year-end industrial surfactant and agrochemical formulation procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Soft propylene and phenol feedstock costs eased the production floor. The market eased to USD 2.45/KG before the Q2 spring procurement surge.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.70/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.2% from Q4 2025. Post-Lunar New Year procurement moderation and soft feedstock costs held the market near USD 1.70/KG.
Why did the price of Nonyl Phenol change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-Lunar New Year industrial surfactant and agrochemical procurement moderation reduced urgency. Soft domestic propylene and phenol feedstock costs eased the production floor. The market eased to USD 1.70/KG before the Q2 spring recovery.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 3.04/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Post-year-end industrial surfactant and lubricant procurement moderation and soft feedstock costs eased the European market near USD 3.04/KG.
Why did the price of Nonyl Phenol change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Post-year-end industrial surfactant, lubricant additive, and agrochemical procurement moderation reduced urgency. Soft propylene and phenol feedstock and energy costs eased the production floor. The market eased to USD 3.04/KG before the Q2 spring recovery.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2.33/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Post-holiday industrial and agrochemical procurement moderation and soft feedstock import costs held the market near USD 2.33/KG.
Why did the price of Nonyl Phenol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Post-holiday industrial surfactant and agrochemical procurement moderation reduced urgency. Soft propylene and phenol import costs eased the production floor. The market eased to USD 2.33/KG before the Q2 spring procurement recovery.
Quarterly Nonyl Phenol Price Trends
Global Nonyl Phenol prices firmed through Q3 and Q4 2025 on the industrial surfactant and agrochemical procurement season, corrected in Q1 2026 on post-year-end moderation, then surged in Q2 2026. The average rose from USD 2.20/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 2.244/KG in Q3 and USD 2.289/KG in Q4, eased to USD 2.243/KG in Q1 2026, then surged to USD 2.377/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 8.0% over the window. Propylene and phenol feedstock cost cycles and industrial surfactant and agrochemical procurement seasonality drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 2.377 | +6.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 2.243 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 2.289 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 2.244 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 2.200 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Nonyl Phenol Price in 2025?
Nonyl Phenol prices firmed modestly through 2025 on consistent industrial surfactant and agrochemical demand. The global average opened near USD 2.16/KG in Q1 2025 and closed at USD 2.289/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 6.0%. Propylene and phenol feedstock cost firming and industrial surfactant and agrochemical procurement drove the upward trajectory throughout the year.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 2.42/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.50/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.3%. Consistent industrial surfactant, lubricant additive, and agrochemical demand maintained the upward trend.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 1.68/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.74/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.6%. Growing industrial surfactant and agrochemical export and domestic demand drove the firming.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 2.98/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 3.10/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.0%. Consistent industrial surfactant, lubricant, and agrochemical demand and firm feedstock costs supported.
Nonyl Phenol Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 2.29/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.38/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.9%. Growing agrochemical and industrial surfactant demand drove consistent firming through the year.
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Nonylphenol ethoxylate nonionic surfactant production for institutional and industrial cleaning, textile wet processing, metalworking fluid emulsification, and agricultural formulation adjuvant applications takes the largest share across industrial channels globally. Industrial lubricant antioxidant and anti-wear additive intermediate, rubber antioxidant synthesis, epoxy resin formulation, and fuel additive applications also consume significant volumes.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 2.60/KG in the United States, USD 1.80/KG in China, USD 3.22/KG in Germany, and USD 2.47/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 2.243/KG in Q1 to about USD 2.377/KG in Q2, a gain of around 6.0%. Recovering industrial surfactant and agrochemical demand and firmer propylene and phenol feedstock costs drove the H1 recovery from the Q1 correction.
Post-year-end industrial surfactant and agrochemical procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Soft propylene and phenol feedstock costs eased the production floor before the Q2 spring agrochemical season and industrial procurement recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 2.38 to 2.66/KG range for H2 2026, with continued firming as feedstock costs stay elevated and industrial surfactant, agrochemical, and lubricant demand grows.
Germany sits highest on propylene, phenol, and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on industrial surfactant and agrochemical demand, and China prices lowest on production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to propylene and phenol feedstock costs, industrial cleaning and agrochemical procurement cycles, and regulatory policy on nonylphenol ethoxylates. Propylene spot prices and agrochemical season activity are key upstream signals.
China holds the largest nonyl phenol production capacity, followed by the United States, Europe, and India. Any propylene or phenol cost shift ripples across markets within one quarter.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time industrial surfactant and agrochemical formulation contracts around propylene and phenol cost cycles, build cover when feedstock signals tighten, and monitor agrochemical season activity as the primary demand signal.
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