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Para Aminophenol prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 6.0% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 8.114/KG in Q1 to USD 8.601/KG by Q2 as firmer nitrobenzene and iron-acid reduction synthesis feedstock costs and recovering paracetamol API and analgesic tablet formulation procurement reversed the brief Q1 2026 pricing correction. Globally, the average rose from USD 5.913/KG in Q1 to USD 6.268/KG in Q2, a 6.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 6.12-6.88/KG is expected, with continued firming on Middle East supply disruptions and growing paracetamol, analgesic, and acetaminophen sector demand globally.
Para Aminophenol is an aromatic amine intermediate of formula H2N-C6H4-OH, produced commercially by catalytic hydrogenation of nitrobenzene under acidic aqueous conditions, where the hydroxylamine intermediate undergoes acid-catalysed Bamberger rearrangement to yield para aminophenol as the preferred regioisomer, followed by recrystallisation and drying to pharmaceutical grade product. The compound is a reactive bifunctional intermediate with both the primary amine and phenol groups available for chemical transformation. The largest pull by far comes from paracetamol synthesis by acetylation with acetic anhydride to yield N-acetyl para aminophenol, which accounts for over 90 percent of global consumption, as paracetamol is the world’s most widely used over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic. Photographic developer precursor, azo dye intermediate, and rubber antioxidant synthesis add minor further demand. Cold and flu infection season surge procurement for paracetamol tablet, oral liquid, and combination multi-symptom analgesic formulations drives the primary and most significant seasonal demand cycle for para aminophenol globally. Nitrobenzene and iron feedstock costs, paracetamol and analgesic sector output, and regional API production capacity all feed into the price.
The balance of supply and demand for Para Aminophenol through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Nitrobenzene synthesis feedstock costs firmed from Middle East petrochemical supply disruptions. Paracetamol and analgesic demand are growing with expanding over-the-counter medicine access and self-medication adoption globally.
The main upside risk is nitrobenzene cost spikes alongside accelerating paracetamol and combination analgesic demand. The main downside risk is Chinese and Indian PAP production capacity expansion and paracetamol market pricing competition maintaining price pressure below the forecast range.
| Region | Price Forecast (USD/KG) | Key Driver |
| Global Average | 6.12 - 6.88 | Nitrobenzene cost firming and paracetamol/analgesic demand |
| United States | 6.45 - 7.21 | Steady paracetamol and analgesic demand holds firm |
| China | 4.48 - 5.24 | Large PAP capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 7.82 - 8.58 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 6.09 - 6.85 | Growing paracetamol and export demand holds a firm middle |
US Para Aminophenol prices averaged USD 7.105/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 6.703/KG in Q1 2026. Firmer nitrobenzene and iron feedstock costs and recovering paracetamol formulation procurement drove consistent buying.
Why did the price of Para Aminophenol change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Firmer nitrobenzene and iron reduction feedstock costs raised the PAP production floor. Paracetamol acetylation, analgesic tablet, and cold and flu combination formulation procurement lifted buying. Pharmaceutical dye and antioxidant intermediate demand provided additional support near USD 7.105/KG.
Chinese Para Aminophenol prices averaged USD 4.921/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 4.643/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Spring paracetamol and analgesic export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic nitrobenzene costs raised the floor despite large domestic PAP production capacity.
Why did the price of Para Aminophenol change in Q2 2026 in China?
Spring paracetamol and analgesic export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic nitrobenzene and iron feedstock costs raised the production floor. Large domestic PAP capacity kept China the most affordable source.
German Para Aminophenol prices averaged USD 8.601/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 8.114/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher nitrobenzene feedstock and energy costs elevated European production economics. Recovering paracetamol and analgesic demand maintained buying.
Why did the price of Para Aminophenol change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Higher nitrobenzene feedstock and energy costs elevated European production economics. Middle East supply disruptions added cost premiums to benzene and nitration chemical chains. Recovering paracetamol formulation and analgesic procurement maintained buying near USD 8.601/KG.
Indian Para Aminophenol prices averaged USD 6.654/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 6.277/KG in Q1 2026. Growing paracetamol, analgesic, and pharmaceutical export and domestic demand supported buying. Firmer nitrobenzene import costs raised the production floor.
Why did the price of Para Aminophenol change in Q2 2026 in India?
Growing paracetamol and analgesic export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer nitrobenzene import costs raised the production floor. OTC medicine and combination cold and flu export demand provided additional support near USD 6.654/KG.
US prices averaged USD 6.703/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Post-year-end paracetamol and analgesic procurement moderation and soft feedstock costs eased the market before the Q2 spring season recovery.
Why did the price of Para Aminophenol change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Post-year-end paracetamol and analgesic formulation procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Soft nitrobenzene and iron feedstock costs eased the PAP production floor. The market eased to USD 6.703/KG before the Q2 spring analgesic season recovery.
Chinese prices averaged USD 4.643/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 1.9% from Q4 2025. Post-Lunar New Year paracetamol and analgesic procurement moderation held the market near USD 4.643/KG.
Why did the price of Para Aminophenol change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-Lunar New Year paracetamol and analgesic procurement moderation reduced urgency. Soft domestic nitrobenzene costs eased the production floor. The market eased to USD 4.643/KG before the Q2 spring analgesic recovery.
German prices averaged USD 8.114/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Post-year-end paracetamol and analgesic procurement moderation and soft feedstock and energy costs eased the European market near USD 8.114/KG.
Why did the price of Para Aminophenol change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Post-year-end paracetamol and analgesic procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Soft nitrobenzene and energy costs eased the production floor. The market eased to USD 8.114/KG before the Q2 spring analgesic season recovery.
Indian prices averaged USD 6.277/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Post-holiday paracetamol and analgesic procurement moderation held the market near USD 6.277/KG.
Why did the price of Para Aminophenol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Post-holiday paracetamol and OTC analgesic procurement moderation reduced urgency. Soft nitrobenzene import costs eased the PAP production floor. The market eased to USD 6.277/KG before the Q2 spring analgesic recovery.
Global Para Aminophenol prices firmed through Q3 and Q4 2025 on paracetamol demand and nitrobenzene cost firming, corrected in Q1 2026 on post-year-end moderation, then surged in Q2 2026. The average rose from USD 5.80/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 5.916/KG in Q3 and USD 6.034/KG in Q4, eased to USD 5.913/KG in Q1 2026, then surged to USD 6.268/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 8.1% over the window. Nitrobenzene cost cycles and paracetamol and analgesic procurement drove the seasonal pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 6.268 | +6.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 5.913 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 6.034 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 5.916 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 5.800 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Para Aminophenol prices firmed through 2025 on consistent paracetamol and analgesic demand. The global average opened near USD 5.586/KG in Q1 2025 and closed at USD 6.034/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 8.0%. Nitrobenzene cost firming and paracetamol and OTC analgesic procurement drove the upward trajectory throughout the year.
US prices firmed from about USD 6.575/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 6.840/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.0%. Consistent paracetamol and analgesic demand maintained the upward trend.
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 4.555/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 4.738/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.0%. Growing paracetamol and analgesic export and domestic demand drove moderate firming.
German prices firmed from about USD 7.960/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 8.280/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.0%. Consistent paracetamol and analgesic demand and firm nitrobenzene costs supported the market.
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 6.158/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 6.405/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.0%. Growing paracetamol export and domestic demand drove consistent firming.
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Paracetamol synthesis by acetylation with acetic anhydride to yield N-acetyl para aminophenol, which accounts for over 90 percent of global para aminophenol consumption, takes the dominant share globally. Paracetamol is the world’s most widely consumed over-the-counter analgesic and antipyretic, used in tablet, liquid, and combination cold and flu formulations. Photographic developer precursor, azo dye intermediate, and rubber antioxidant synthesis add minor further demand.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 7.105/KG in the United States, USD 4.921/KG in China, USD 8.601/KG in Germany, and USD 6.654/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 5.913/KG in Q1 to about USD 6.268/KG in Q2, a gain of around 6.0%. Recovering paracetamol and analgesic demand and firmer nitrobenzene costs drove the H1 recovery from the Q1 correction.
Post-year-end paracetamol and OTC analgesic procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Soft nitrobenzene synthesis costs eased the PAP production floor before the Q2 spring analgesic and cold season recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 6.12 to 6.88/KG range for H2 2026, with continued firming as nitrobenzene costs stay elevated and paracetamol, analgesic, and OTC medicine demand grows globally.
Germany sits highest on nitrobenzene and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on paracetamol demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic PAP capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to nitrobenzene synthesis feedstock costs, paracetamol and OTC analgesic production cycles, and cold and flu season procurement. Benzene and nitric acid prices and paracetamol API output are key upstream signals.
China and India hold the largest PAP production capacity. Any nitrobenzene or iron feedstock cost shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time paracetamol and analgesic formulation contracts around nitrobenzene cost cycles, build cover when benzene signals tighten, and monitor OTC analgesic and cold season demand as primary signals.
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