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Paraformaldehyde Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Paraformaldehyde is a solid polyoxymethylene oligomer produced by the controlled evaporation and concentration of aqueous formaldehyde solution followed by precipitation and drying of the polymerised fraction. The largest demand pull comes from resin production, where paraformaldehyde serves as a convenient, high-purity, solid formaldehyde source for urea-formaldehyde, melamine-formaldehyde, and phenol-formaldehyde resin synthesis in bonded wood panel and moulding compound production. Additional demand comes from agrochemical intermediate synthesis, pharmaceutical active ingredient production, and disinfectant formulations.
Global paraformaldehyde prices tracked close to the USD 0.90 to USD 1.06 per KG range projected for 2026, as methanol firming and resin demand supported the tone. US prices averaged USD 0.99 per KG in Q1 2026, up 7.6 percent from Q4 2025, as firmer methanol feedstock costs from Middle East natural gas and methanol supply disruptions elevated production expenses while resin sector pre-season restocking and agrochemical procurement maintained consistent buying. China's large capacity kept it the most affordable source, while Germany remained the highest-cost reporting region.
What is Paraformaldehyde Price in August 2026?
Paraformaldehyde prices held a firm tone through August 2026, tracking close to the Q1 2026 levels across all tracked regions, as firmer methanol feedstock costs and steady resin and agrochemical sector demand continued to support the market.
- North America (US): US paraformaldehyde prices held near USD 0.97 to USD 1.01 per KG, close to the USD 0.99 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as firmer methanol feedstock costs from Middle East natural gas supply disruptions and resin sector restocking continued to support the level.
- APAC (China): Chinese paraformaldehyde prices held near USD 0.71 to USD 0.75 per KG, close to the USD 0.73 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as the country's large production capacity continued to keep it the most affordable sourcing region globally.
- Europe (Germany): German paraformaldehyde prices held near USD 1.19 to USD 1.25 per KG, close to the USD 1.22 per KG recorded in Q1 2026 and the highest among tracked markets, as high feedstock and energy costs continued to keep Germany the most expensive paraformaldehyde market globally.
Paraformaldehyde Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for paraformaldehyde through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. Methanol feedstock costs recovered in Q1 2026 from Middle East natural gas and methanol supply disruptions. Resin and bonded wood panel sector demand is recovering with improving construction and furniture production activity.
The main upside risk is a sustained methanol cost increase alongside a broad resin and construction sector recovery. The main downside risk is Chinese paraformaldehyde production capacity additions and weak European construction activity that limits global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.90 - 1.06 | Methanol firming and resin demand support the tone |
| United States | 0.92 - 1.08 | Steady resin and agrochemical demand holds it firm |
| China | 0.64 - 0.80 | Large capacity keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 1.14 - 1.30 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 0.88 - 1.04 | Growing resin and agrochemical demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Paraformaldehyde Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 0.99/KG
- China: USD 0.73/KG
- Germany: USD 1.22/KG
- India: USD 0.95/KG
Paraformaldehyde Prices in the United States
US paraformaldehyde prices averaged USD 0.99/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.6% from USD 0.92/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer methanol feedstock costs from Middle East natural gas and methanol supply disruptions elevated production expenses. Resin sector pre-season restocking and agrochemical procurement maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Paraformaldehyde change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer methanol feedstock costs from Middle East natural gas disruptions raised the production cost floor. Resin sector pre-season restocking from wood panel and moulding compound manufacturers lifted buying. Agrochemical and pharmaceutical intermediate sector demand provided additional buying support.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in China
Chinese paraformaldehyde prices averaged USD 0.73/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.4% from USD 0.68/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year resin and agrochemical sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic methanol costs raised the production floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Paraformaldehyde change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday resin and agrochemical sector restocking lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer domestic methanol feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most affordable source despite the recovery.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in Germany
German paraformaldehyde prices averaged USD 1.22/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.9% from USD 1.12/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher methanol and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Recovering resin and wood panel sector demand maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Paraformaldehyde change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher methanol and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Middle East methanol supply disruptions added import cost premiums to feedstock. Recovering resin, wood panel, and agrochemical sector demand maintained consistent procurement from European buyers.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in India
Indian paraformaldehyde prices averaged USD 0.95/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.0% from USD 0.88/KG in Q4 2025. Growing resin and agrochemical demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked methanol costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Paraformaldehyde change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing resin and agrochemical intermediate demand lifted procurement. Firmer import-linked methanol feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported paraformaldehyde and methanol.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Paraformaldehyde Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 0.92/KG
- China: USD 0.68/KG
- Germany: USD 1.12/KG
- India: USD 0.88/KG
Paraformaldehyde Prices in the United States
US paraformaldehyde prices averaged USD 0.92/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. A sharp methanol feedstock cost decline removed the production cost support. Year-end resin and construction procurement slowdown reduced buying urgency near USD 0.92/KG.
Why did the price of Paraformaldehyde change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
A sharp methanol feedstock cost decline removed the production cost floor support. Year-end resin and construction procurement slowdown reduced buying urgency. Adequate domestic supply maintained comfortable availability near USD 0.92/KG.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 0.68/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Resin sector and agrochemical demand and stable methanol costs supported the market near USD 0.68/KG.
Why did the price of Paraformaldehyde change in Q4 2025 in China?
Resin sector and agrochemical demand maintained buying. Stable methanol costs held the production floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 0.68/KG.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 1.12/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Sharp methanol cost decline and reduced resin and construction procurement weighed on the market near USD 1.12/KG.
Why did the price of Paraformaldehyde change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Sharp methanol feedstock cost decline removed the production cost floor support. Reduced resin and construction sector procurement lowered buying urgency. Adequate import availability maintained supply balance near USD 1.12/KG.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 0.88/KG in Q4 2025, recovering modestly. Resin and agrochemical demand and stable methanol import costs supported the recovery near USD 0.88/KG.
Why did the price of Paraformaldehyde change in Q4 2025 in India?
Resin and agrochemical demand maintained consistent buying. Stable methanol import costs held the production floor. Consistent procurement held the market near USD 0.88/KG.
Quarterly Paraformaldehyde Price Trends
Global paraformaldehyde prices rose in Q2 and Q3 2025 on the resin and wood panel season before a sharp Q4 methanol-linked decline and a strong Q1 2026 rebound. The average rose from USD 0.908/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.926/KG in Q2 and USD 0.937/KG in Q3, fell sharply to USD 0.903/KG in Q4, then surged to USD 0.973/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 7.2% over the window. Methanol feedstock cycles and resin sector seasonal demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 0.973 | +7.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.903 | -3.6% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 0.937 | +1.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 0.926 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 0.908 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Paraformaldehyde Price in 2025?
Paraformaldehyde prices showed a characteristic resin season uptick through Q2-Q3 before a sharp Q4 methanol-linked decline through 2025. The global average opened at USD 0.908/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 0.903/KG in Q4, a marginal full-year decline of about 0.5%. Resin sector demand supported H1, while a sharp methanol cost decline removed the production floor in Q4 before the Q1 2026 rebound.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 0.95/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.92/KG by Q4, a decline of 3.2%. The sharp Q4 methanol cost decline outweighed the Q2-Q3 resin season uptick. Adequate domestic supply maintained comfortable availability through the year.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 0.65/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.68/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.6%. Growing domestic resin and agrochemical demand drove the firming despite the Q4 methanol softness. China held the lowest price level throughout.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.18/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.12/KG by Q4, a decline of 5.1%, the steepest in the dataset. The Q4 methanol cost decline and weak European construction demand weighed heavily on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
Paraformaldehyde Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 0.85/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.88/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.5%. Growing resin and agrochemical demand drove the consistent firming despite the Q4 methanol softness.
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Resin production as a solid formaldehyde source for urea-formaldehyde, melamine-formaldehyde, and phenol-formaldehyde resins takes the largest share. Agrochemical and pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, MDI methylene bridge donor use, and disinfectant formulations also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 0.99/KG in the United States, USD 0.73/KG in China, USD 1.22/KG in Germany, and USD 0.95/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell marginally from USD 0.908/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 0.903/KG in Q4, a 0.5% decline. A Q2-Q3 resin season uptick was followed by a sharp Q4 methanol cost decline before the Q1 2026 rebound.
A sharp methanol feedstock cost decline removed the production cost floor support. Year-end resin and construction procurement slowdown reduced buying urgency. Adequate supply from domestic and Asian producers maintained comfortable availability.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.90 to 1.06/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer methanol feedstock costs and improving resin and construction sector demand globally.
Germany sits highest on methanol and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on resin and agrochemical 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 methanol feedstock costs, resin and wood panel sector seasonal demand, and construction and furniture sector activity. Middle East natural gas and methanol supply events and construction investment cycles are key signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any methanol cost shift ripples across paraformaldehyde markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time resin and wood panel contracts around seasonal demand cycles, build cover when methanol signals tightening, and monitor natural gas cost trends as the primary upstream methanol feedstock signal.
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