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Perchloroethylene Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview

Tetrachloroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene or PCE, is a chlorinated solvent produced from ethylene or chlorine feedstock through chlorination, used extensively as a dry-cleaning solvent, metal degreasing agent, and HFC/HFO refrigerant feedstock. Chlorine input costs, and refrigerant and solvent application demand all feed into the price.

Global tetrachloroethylene prices in Q1 2026 stood at USD 1.728 per KG in North America, the highest among tracked markets, USD 1.467 per KG in Africa, USD 1.283 per KG in Europe, and USD 0.602 per KG in Northeast Asia, the most competitively priced tracked market. North America held the highest tracked price on elevated chlorine input costs and REACH-adjacent compliance considerations, while Northeast Asia benefited from ample regional production capacity. Steady HFC/HFO refrigerant feedstock and solvent application demand continued to underpin consumption across all tracked regions.

What is Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Price in August 2026?

Tetrachloroethylene prices held close to Q1 2026 levels through August 2026, tracking regional chlorine input cost differentials, as steady refrigerant feedstock and solvent application demand continued to support the market across all tracked regions.

  • North America: North American tetrachloroethylene prices held near USD 1.64 to USD 1.81 per KG, close to the USD 1.728 per KG recorded in Q1 2026 and the highest among tracked markets, as elevated chlorine input costs continued to sustain the regional premium.
  • Europe: European tetrachloroethylene prices held near USD 1.22 to USD 1.35 per KG, close to the USD 1.283 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as REACH compliance requirements continued to support the region's pricing.
  • APAC (Northeast Asia): Northeast Asian tetrachloroethylene prices held near USD 0.57 to USD 0.63 per KG, the most competitively priced tracked market, close to the USD 0.602 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as ample regional production capacity continued to anchor pricing.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Price Forecast for 2026

The rest of the year 2026 looks firm in the West and soft in Asia. Tight regulated supply and the firm fluorochemical demand support from the North American and European prices, with the forecast bands above the current levels, while the Chinese oversupply keeps the Asian market sliding. A supply outage or the regulatory tightening would lift the Western prices further. More Chinese capacity or weak solvent demand would deepen the Asian decline.

Region 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) Outlook
Global Average 1.208 - 1.431 Firming; Western tightness offsets a sliding Asian market
North America 1.731 - 2.069 Highest; tight supply and firm demand drive a sharp recovery
Africa 1.234 - 1.474 Firm; import-linked, steady through the year
Europe 1.288 - 1.511 Rising; regulatory tightness and firm demand lift prices
Northeast Asia 0.578 - 0.670 Lowest; oversupply and regulation drive a steady decline

For the Quarter Ending March 2026

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices Q1 2026:

  • North America: USD 1.728/KG
  • Africa: USD 1.467/KG
  • Europe: USD 1.283/KG
  • Northeast Asia: USD 0.602/KG

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in North America

The North America surged from a value of 10.1% to a value of USD 1.728/KG in the Q1 of the year 2026, extending a sharp recovery. Tight supply and firm demand from fluorochemical and degreasing customers drove the rise. The region pulled further clear at the top of the table.

Why did the price of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) change in Q1 2026 in North America?

Tight supply and firm fluorochemical demand drove a 10.1% surge to USD 1.728/KG.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in Africa

Africa firmed 5.4% to USD 1.467/KG. As an import-reliant market, it tracked firmer global prices, while steady solvent demand kept buyers active. The market climbed in line with the Western trend.

Why did the price of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) change in Q1 2026 in Africa?

Firmer global prices and steady demand drove a 5.4% rise to USD 1.467/KG.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in Europe

Europe eased 2.1% to USD 1.283/KG, a small pullback after a strong 2025. Regulatory tightness still supported the market, but ample imports trimmed prices slightly. The region held in the upper-middle of the table.

Why did the price of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) change in Q1 2026 in Europe?

Ample imports trimmed the regulated market 2.1% to USD 1.283/KG.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in Northeast Asia

Northeast Asia fell 12.1% to USD 0.602/KG, the lowest of any region and still sliding. Oversupply and tightening domestic regulation that curbed solvent use pressed prices down. The region extended an unbroken year-long decline.

Why did the price of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) change in Q1 2026 in Northeast Asia?

Oversupply and weak solvent demand drove a 12.1% fall to USD 0.602/KG.

For the Quarter Ending December 2025

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices Q4 2025:

  • North America: USD 1.570/KG
  • Africa: USD 1.393/KG
  • Europe: USD 1.310/KG
  • Northeast Asia: USD 0.685/KG

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in North America

North America rebounded 35.1% to USD 1.570/KG in Q4 2025, the sharpest move in the set. A supply squeeze and firm fluorochemical demand drove the spike after a soft third quarter. The market reset sharply higher.

Why did the price of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) change in Q4 2025 in North America?

A supply squeeze and firm demand drove a 35.1% surge to USD 1.570/KG.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in Africa

Africa firmed 8.4% to USD 1.393/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer global prices and steady demand lifted the import-linked market. Prices recovered from a softer Q3.

Why did the price of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) change in Q4 2025 in Africa?

Firmer global prices drove an 8.4% rise to USD 1.393/KG.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in Europe

Europe climbed 12.8% to USD 1.310/KG in Q4 2025, its high for the year. Regulatory tightness that constrained supply met firm demand. Prices pushed higher into winter.

Why did the price of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) change in Q4 2025 in Europe?

Regulatory supply tightness and firm demand drove a 12.8% rise to USD 1.310/KG.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in Northeast Asia

Northeast Asia fell 14.1% to USD 0.685/KG in Q4 2025, deepening its slide. Oversupply and weak solvent demand pressed prices down hard. The region set a new low.

Why did the price of Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) change in Q4 2025 in Northeast Asia?

Oversupply and weak demand drove a 14.1% fall to USD 0.685/KG.

Quarterly Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Price Trends

Tetrachloroethylene firmed across the six quarters, the global average rising from USD 1.185/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.270/KG by Q1 2026, a net gain of 7.2%, though the path was volatile. A North American supply squeeze drove a sharp Q4 recovery, while Northeast Asia slid throughout. Western supply tightness and Asian oversupply pulled in opposite directions.

Quarter Price (USD/KG) QoQ Change Direction
Q1 2026 1.270 +2.4% ↑ Rising
Q4 2025 1.240 +12.5% ↑ Rising
Q3 2025 1.102 -9.7% ↓ Falling
Q2 2025 1.221 +3.0% ↑ Rising
Q1 2025 1.185 - -
Q2 2026 In Progress - - In Progress

What was Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Price in 2025?

Tetrachloroethylene firmed in 2025, the global average rising from USD 1.185/KG in Q1 to USD 1.240/KG by Q4, up 4.6%, with a volatile path. Three forces shaped the year. Tight, regulated supply lifted Western prices, especially in a sharp Q4 North American squeeze. Firm fluorochemical demand added support. And Chinese oversupply pulled the Asian market the other way, widening the regional gap.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in North America in 2025

North America was the most volatile, swinging from USD 1.541/KG in Q1 2025 to a USD 1.163/KG Q3 low and back to USD 1.570/KG by Q4, up 1.9% on the year. A supply squeeze drove the sharp fourth-quarter recovery. Supply tightness was the dominant driver.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in Africa in 2025

Africa firmed from USD 1.278/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.393/KG by Q4, up 9.0%, tracking firmer global prices. As an import-reliant market, it followed the Western trend. Import economics was the dominant driver.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in Europe in 2025

Europe climbed strongly, from USD 1.036/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.310/KG by Q4, up 26.4%, the steepest gain in the set. Regulatory tightness that constrained supply drove the rise. Environmental regulation was the dominant driver.

Tetrachloroethylene (Perchloroethylene) Prices in Northeast Asia in 2025

Northeast Asia fell steadily, from USD 0.886/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.685/KG by Q4, down 22.7%, the only region to decline. Oversupply and weak solvent demand pressed prices lower every quarter. Structural oversupply was the dominant driver, keeping the region the cheapest source.

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

Dry cleaning and textile care is its best-known use, alongside metal degreasing, and a large and growing role as feedstock for fluorinated refrigerants and other fluorochemicals. It is also known as perchloroethylene.

The Q1 2026 global average was USD 1.270/KG. North America was the highest at USD 1.728/KG, while Northeast Asia was the lowest at USD 0.602/KG, on a delivered basis.

The global average rose from USD 1.185/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.240/KG by Q4, up 4.6%, as Western supply tightness outweighed a sliding Asian market.

Three factors shaped the year: tight regulated supply lifting Western prices, firm fluorochemical demand, and Chinese oversupply pulling the Asian market lower and widening the regional gap.

The global average is projected at USD 1.208 - 1.431/KG for the remainder of 2026, with tight Western supply and firm fluorochemical demand against continued Asian oversupply.

North America and Africa trade at the top on tight supply and import parity, Europe sits firm on regulatory tightness, and Northeast Asia anchors the floor on persistent oversupply.

This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.

Chlorine and ethylene economics, environmental regulation constraining supply, fluorochemical and solvent demand, and trade flows are the primary 2026 pricing factors.

North America averaged USD 1.728/KG in Q1 2026, the highest, on tight supply and firm fluorochemical and degreasing demand.

Dry cleaning and metal degreasing dominate the solvent demand, with feedstock use for fluorinated refrigerants and other fluorochemicals forming the fastest-growing outlet.

This is a collaborative report by Jaideep Kumar, Piyush Gautam and Rakesh Nandi reflecting perspectives and research-driven insights from Expert Market Research.

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