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Petroleum Resin Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Petroleum resin is a hydrocarbon resin produced by the polymerisation of C5 and C9 cracker fraction byproducts from steam cracking naphtha. The largest demand pull comes from hot-melt adhesive formulation, followed by packaging tape and label applications, and rubber and printing ink use. Crude and naphtha feedstock costs, adhesive and packaging sector demand, and regional cracker capacity all feed into the price.
Global petroleum resin prices tracked close to the USD 0.96 to USD 1.12 per KG range projected for 2026, as C5-C9 feedstock recovery and adhesive demand supported the tone. US prices averaged USD 1.12 per KG in Q1 2026, up 6.7 percent from Q4 2025, as rising crude and naphtha benchmarks from Middle East disruptions elevated the C5 and C9 feedstock cost floor while recovering adhesive and packaging sector demand supported consistent buying. China's large C5-C9 capacity kept it the most affordable source, while Germany remained the highest-cost reporting region.
What is Petroleum Resin Price in August 2026?
Petroleum resin prices held a firm tone through August 2026, tracking close to the Q1 2026 levels across all tracked regions, as rising crude and naphtha feedstock costs and recovering adhesive and packaging sector demand continued to support the market.
- North America (US): US petroleum resin prices held near USD 1.09 to USD 1.15 per KG, close to the USD 1.12 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as rising crude and naphtha benchmarks from Middle East disruptions and recovering hot-melt adhesive and packaging sector demand continued to support the level.
- APAC (China): Chinese petroleum resin prices held near USD 0.85 to USD 0.91 per KG, close to the USD 0.88 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as the country's large C5-C9 production capacity continued to keep it the most affordable sourcing region globally.
- Europe (Germany): German petroleum resin prices held near USD 1.32 to USD 1.38 per KG, close to the USD 1.35 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 market.
Petroleum Resin Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for petroleum resins through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. Crude oil and naphtha benchmarks recovered in Q1 2026 from Middle East supply disruptions, tightening the C5 and C9 fraction feedstock supply. Adhesive and packaging sector demand is improving with recovering consumer goods activity.
The main upside risk is a sustained crude oil and naphtha cost firming alongside a broad adhesive and packaging sector recovery. The main downside risk is continued Chinese petroleum resin overcapacity and weak construction and automotive sector demand that limits the global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.96 - 1.12 | C5-C9 feedstock recovery and adhesive demand support tone |
| United States | 1.06 - 1.22 | Steady adhesive and packaging demand holds the market |
| China | 0.82 - 0.96 | Large C5-C9 capacity keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 1.28 - 1.44 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 0.96 - 1.12 | Growing adhesive and rubber demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Petroleum Resin Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.12/KG
- China: USD 0.88/KG
- Germany: USD 1.35/KG
- India: USD 1.02/KG
Petroleum Resin Prices in the United States
US petroleum resin prices averaged USD 1.12/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.7% from USD 1.05/KG in Q4 2025. Rising crude and naphtha benchmarks from Middle East disruptions elevated the C5 and C9 feedstock cost floor. Recovering adhesive and packaging sector demand supported consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Petroleum Resin change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Rising crude and naphtha benchmarks from Middle East disruptions elevated the C5 and C9 cracker fraction production cost floor. Recovering hot-melt adhesive and packaging sector demand lifted procurement from resin formulators and converters. Reduced Asian import flows supported domestic pricing.
Petroleum Resin Prices in China
Chinese petroleum resin prices averaged USD 0.88/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.3% from USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year adhesive and packaging restocking lifted procurement. Firmer C5 and C9 feedstock costs provided a cost floor despite large domestic petroleum resin capacity.
Why did the price of Petroleum Resin change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday adhesive and packaging sector restocking lifted procurement from domestic formulators and converters. Firmer C5 and C9 cracker fraction feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most competitive source despite the quarterly recovery.
Petroleum Resin Prices in Germany
German petroleum resin prices averaged USD 1.35/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.0% from USD 1.25/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher naphtha and energy costs elevated European C5-C9 fraction and resin production expenses. Recovering adhesive, rubber, and road marking demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Petroleum Resin change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher naphtha and energy costs elevated European petroleum resin production expenses. Middle East shipping disruptions added import premiums to feedstock and finished resin costs. Recovering adhesive and road marking sector demand maintained consistent procurement from European resin compounders.
Petroleum Resin Prices in India
Indian petroleum resin prices averaged USD 1.02/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.4% from USD 0.95/KG in Q4 2025. Recovering adhesive and rubber sector demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked crude and C5 feedstock costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Petroleum Resin change in Q1 2026 in India?
Recovering adhesive and rubber compound sector demand lifted procurement from domestic formulators. Firmer import-linked crude and C5 feedstock costs raised the production floor. Strait of Hormuz freight disruptions elevated the landed cost of imported petroleum resin and naphtha fractions.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Petroleum Resin Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.05/KG
- China: USD 0.82/KG
- Germany: USD 1.25/KG
- India: USD 0.95/KG
Petroleum Resin Prices in the United States
US petroleum resin prices averaged USD 1.05/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Soft crude and naphtha benchmarks removed the C5-C9 feedstock cost support. Weak adhesive and packaging sector year-end demand kept buyers cautious near USD 1.05/KG.
Why did the price of Petroleum Resin change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Soft crude and naphtha benchmarks removed C5-C9 feedstock cost support. Weak year-end adhesive and packaging procurement reduced buying urgency. Adequate domestic and import supply maintained comfortable availability near USD 1.05/KG.
Petroleum Resin Prices in China
Chinese petroleum resin prices averaged USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025, declining sharply. Soft crude costs and large domestic C5-C9 cracker capacity maintained ample feedstock. Weak adhesive and rubber demand pressed prices to the window’s low near USD 0.82/KG.
Why did the price of Petroleum Resin change in Q4 2025 in China?
Soft crude costs and ample C5-C9 cracker fraction availability maintained comfortable feedstock supply. Weak adhesive and rubber demand and competitive producer pricing pressed the market near USD 0.82/KG, the dataset low.
Petroleum Resin Prices in Germany
German petroleum resin prices averaged USD 1.25/KG in Q4 2025, declining sharply. Soft naphtha and energy costs reduced the production floor. Weak adhesive and construction sector demand held the market near USD 1.25/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Petroleum Resin change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Soft naphtha and energy costs reduced the European petroleum resin production floor. Weak adhesive and construction sector demand lowered procurement urgency. Adequate import flows maintained supply balance near USD 1.25/KG.
Petroleum Resin Prices in India
Indian petroleum resin prices averaged USD 0.95/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Lower crude import parity reduced landed C5 feedstock costs. Subdued adhesive and rubber demand held buying cautious near USD 0.95/KG.
Why did the price of Petroleum Resin change in Q4 2025 in India?
Lower crude benchmarks reduced import parity for petroleum resin and C5 feedstock. Subdued adhesive and rubber sector demand lowered procurement urgency. Adequate import availability maintained supply near USD 0.95/KG.
Quarterly Petroleum Resin Price Trends
Global petroleum resin prices declined steadily across three consecutive quarters of 2025 before a sharp Q1 2026 rebound. The average fell from USD 1.065/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.048/KG in Q2, USD 1.012/KG in Q3, and USD 0.978/KG in Q4, before recovering to USD 1.043/KG in Q1 2026, reducing the net decline across the window to about 2.1%. Crude oil softness and weak adhesive demand drove the slide before Middle East disruptions triggered the rebound.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.043 | +6.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.978 | -3.4% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.012 | -3.4% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.048 | -1.6% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 1.065 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Petroleum Resin Price in 2025?
Petroleum resin prices declined consistently through 2025. The global average opened at USD 1.065/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 0.978/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 8.1%. Soft crude oil and naphtha benchmarks reduced the C5-C9 feedstock cost floor, while weak adhesive, rubber, and construction demand maintained persistent downward pressure through all four quarters.
Petroleum Resin Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 1.15/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.05/KG by Q4, a decline of 8.7%. Soft crude benchmarks and weak adhesive demand maintained downward pressure through the year. Adequate domestic C5-C9 fraction supply kept the market well supplied.
Petroleum Resin Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 0.88/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.82/KG by Q4, a decline of 6.8%. Large domestic C5-C9 cracker fraction capacity and soft adhesive demand maintained consistent downward pressure. China held the lowest price level.
Petroleum Resin Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.38/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.25/KG by Q4, a decline of 9.4%, the steepest in the dataset. Soft naphtha and energy costs and weak adhesive and construction demand weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level.
Petroleum Resin Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices fell from roughly USD 1.05/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.95/KG by Q4, a decline of 9.5%. Lower crude import parity and subdued adhesive and rubber demand maintained downward pressure through the year.
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Hot-melt and pressure-sensitive adhesive formulations take the largest share, where C5 and C9 resins improve tack, peel strength, and cohesion. Rubber compounding for tyres, printing inks, and road marking materials also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.12/KG in the United States, USD 0.88/KG in China, USD 1.35/KG in Germany, and USD 1.02/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell from USD 1.065/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 0.978/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 8.1%. Soft crude oil benchmarks and weak adhesive and rubber demand drove the consistent decline.
Soft crude oil and naphtha benchmarks reduced the C5-C9 cracker fraction production cost floor. Weak adhesive, rubber compounding, and construction sector demand limited downstream procurement. Adequate supply from large Chinese cracker capacity amplified the downward trend.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.96 to 1.12/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer crude and naphtha benchmarks and improving adhesive and packaging sector demand.
Germany sits highest on energy and compliance costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on adhesive and rubber demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic C5-C9 cracker fraction and resin production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to crude oil and naphtha feedstock costs, adhesive and rubber sector demand cycles, and C5-C9 cracker fraction availability. Middle East crude supply events and packaging sector activity are key near-term price signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China, Japan, and South Korea holding the largest C5-C9 resin capacity. North America and Europe also host significant production. Any crude or naphtha cost shift ripples across resin markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time adhesive and rubber formulation contracts, build cover when crude oil signals tightening, and monitor naphtha price trends as the primary feedstock signal for petroleum resin direction.
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