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Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 3.9% in Q2 2026 to USD 1,330.00/MT from USD 1,280.00/MT in Q1, extending a steady climb tied to tighter Chinese chlorine feedstock availability and firming benzene costs. Globally, the average rose from USD 1,177.00/MT in Q1 to USD 1,224.80/MT in Q2, a 4.1% gain, following a jump of 8.1% in Q1 alone. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 1,080.00-1,350.00/MT is expected, with continued Chinese environmental capacity rationalizations sustaining a tighter production environment that supports price floors above prior-year equivalents.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene is a chlorinated aromatic compound produced through the chlorination of benzene, serving as a critical intermediate in agrochemical herbicide manufacturing, dye and pigment intermediate production, and specialty solvent applications. Agrochemical demand remains the anchor of global consumption, with Asian rice and wheat crop area expansion maintaining herbicide input requirements and Latin American soybean sector herbicide usage holding at elevated levels. Chinese environmental capacity rationalizations, tied to older chlor-alkali facilities being phased out in favor of modern membrane-cell electrolysis systems, have constrained chlorine feedstock availability and supported firm pricing across every region tracked in this report. Chlorine and benzene feedstock costs, agrochemical herbicide demand, and Chinese chlor-alkali capacity rationalization are what drive prices in this market.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Ortho-Dichlorobenzene through the remainder of 2026 is moderately constructive, with Chinese environmental capacity rationalizations expected to continue, sustaining a tighter production environment that supports price floors above prior-year equivalents. Agrochemical demand, the anchor of global consumption, should remain firm as Asian rice and wheat crop area expansion maintains herbicide input requirements and Latin American soybean sector usage holds at elevated levels.
The main upside risk is a further tightening of Chinese chlorine feedstock availability from accelerated environmental capacity rationalizations, which could push prices higher than currently forecast. The main downside risk is a faster-than-expected recovery of Chinese chlor-alkali capacity through technology upgrades to modern membrane-cell electrolysis systems, or a material softening in benzene prices if naphtha costs decline on lower crude oil, either of which would relieve current cost pressure.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1,080.00 - 1,350.00 | Chinese capacity rationalization keeps this market firm |
| Germany | 1,250.00 - 1,450.00 | Elevated benzene costs sustain the highest cost |
| United States | 1,150.00 - 1,350.00 | Steady agrochemical demand supports continued firmness |
| China | 1,080.00 - 1,300.00 | Chlorine feedstock constraints drive continued gains |
| India | 1,000.00 - 1,200.00 | Growing herbicide manufacturing demand keeps this the most affordable market |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices Q2 2026:
- Germany: USD 1,330.00/MT
- United States: USD 1,240.00/MT
- China: USD 1,200.00/MT
- India: USD 1,100.00/MT
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in Germany
German Ortho-Dichlorobenzene prices averaged USD 1,330.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 3.9% from USD 1,280.00/MT in Q1, as elevated benzene feedstock costs continued sustaining this market's premium.
Why did the price of Ortho-Dichlorobenzene change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Firming benzene feedstock costs, tied to the broader petrochemical cost environment, continued supporting this market's position at the top of the range tracked in this report.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 1,240.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 4.2% from USD 1,190.00/MT in Q1, as steady agrochemical demand continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Ortho-Dichlorobenzene change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Steady demand from agrochemical herbicide manufacturers, tied to Latin American soybean sector usage holding at elevated levels, kept US buyers active even as feedstock costs moved higher through the quarter.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1,200.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 4.3% from USD 1,150.00/MT in Q1, as continued chlorine feedstock constraints, tied to ongoing environmental capacity rationalizations, kept this market firm.
Why did the price of Ortho-Dichlorobenzene change in Q2 2026 in China?
Chinese environmental capacity rationalizations, tied to older chlor-alkali facilities being phased out in favor of modern membrane-cell electrolysis systems, continued constraining chlorine feedstock availability and supporting firm pricing.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in India
Indian prices, the lowest of the four regions, averaged USD 1,100.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 3.8% from USD 1,060.00/MT in Q1, as growing herbicide manufacturing demand continued driving gains.
Why did the price of Ortho-Dichlorobenzene change in Q2 2026 in India?
Continued growth in demand from India's expanding herbicide manufacturing sector, tied to Asian rice and wheat crop area expansion, kept buyers competing for available supply.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices Q1 2026:
- Germany: USD 1,280.00/MT
- United States: USD 1,190.00/MT
- China: USD 1,150.00/MT
- India: USD 1,060.00/MT
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in Germany
German prices rose 7.6% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,280.00/MT from USD 1,190.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking tighter Chinese chlorine feedstock availability.
Why did the price of Ortho-Dichlorobenzene change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Global ortho-dichlorobenzene prices rose steadily, driven by tighter Chinese chlorine feedstock availability and firming benzene costs, with agrochemical demand, the anchor of global consumption, remaining firm as crop area expansion maintained herbicide input requirements.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in the United States
US prices rose 8.2% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,190.00/MT from USD 1,100.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader global feedstock cost spike.
Why did the price of Ortho-Dichlorobenzene change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Tighter Chinese chlorine feedstock availability, combined with firming benzene costs, pushed production expenses higher across the broader value chain, with agrochemical demand remaining firm throughout the quarter.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in China
Chinese prices rose 8.5% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,150.00/MT from USD 1,060.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking continued chlorine feedstock constraints from environmental capacity rationalizations.
Why did the price of Ortho-Dichlorobenzene change in Q1 2026 in China?
Chinese environmental capacity rationalizations continued, sustaining a tighter production environment as older chlor-alkali facilities were phased out in favor of modern membrane-cell electrolysis systems, constraining chlorine feedstock availability and supporting firm pricing.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in India
Indian prices rose 8.2% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,060.00/MT from USD 980.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking the broader Asian feedstock cost spike.
Why did the price of Ortho-Dichlorobenzene change in Q1 2026 in India?
Rising chlorine and benzene feedstock costs, combined with steady growth in domestic herbicide manufacturing demand tied to Asian rice and wheat crop area expansion, pushed Indian production costs higher through the quarter.
Quarterly Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Price Trends
Global Ortho-Dichlorobenzene prices rose steadily through 2025, driven by tighter Chinese chlorine feedstock availability and firming benzene costs, before accelerating further in Q1 2026 as environmental capacity rationalizations in China continued constraining production, a trend that persisted into Q2 as agrochemical demand remained the anchor of global consumption.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 1,224.80 | +4.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 1,177.00 | +8.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1,089.20 | +3.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1,054.20 | +3.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1,021.80 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
What was Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Price in 2025?
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene firmed steadily across every market covered in this report through 2025, tracking tighter Chinese chlorine feedstock availability and firming benzene costs, with China posting the strongest annual gain of the four regions as environmental capacity rationalizations progressively constrained domestic supply.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 1,100.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,190.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 8.2%, well before the further acceleration that followed into 2026.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 1,000.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,100.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 10.0%, tracking steady agrochemical demand through the year.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from about USD 950.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,060.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 11.6%, the strongest annual increase of the four regions, tracking progressively tightening chlorine feedstock availability.
Ortho-Dichlorobenzene Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from about USD 900.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 980.00/MT by Q4, up roughly 8.9%, tracking growing herbicide manufacturing demand.
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It serves as a critical intermediate in agrochemical herbicide manufacturing, dye and pigment intermediate production, and specialty solvent applications.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 1,224.80/MT, ranging from USD 1,100.00/MT in India to USD 1,330.00/MT in Germany.
The global average rose from USD 1,089.20/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 1,177.00/MT in Q1 2026, an 8.1% jump, and then to USD 1,224.80/MT in Q2, tracking tighter Chinese chlorine feedstock availability.
Older chlor-alkali facilities are being phased out in favor of modern membrane-cell electrolysis systems, constraining chlorine feedstock availability and sustaining a tighter production environment that supports price floors above prior-year equivalents.
The global average is expected in the USD 1,080.00-1,350.00/MT range, with continued Chinese capacity rationalization likely to keep this market firm.
India holds the lowest cost among the regions tracked here, while Germany carries the highest cost given elevated benzene feedstock costs.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Chlorine and benzene feedstock costs, agrochemical herbicide demand, and Chinese chlor-alkali capacity rationalization.
China maintains substantial production capacity tied to its chlor-alkali industry, with Germany, the United States, and India also significant producing and consuming markets tied to their domestic agrochemical industries.
Buyers can monitor Chinese chlor-alkali capacity trends and benzene feedstock costs given their outsized influence on this market, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges.
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