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Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Tertiary butyl alcohol, or TBA, is produced as a co-product of propylene oxide manufacturing via the isobutane oxidation route, or through the direct hydration of isobutylene. The largest demand pull comes from MTBE gasoline oxygenate synthesis, followed by methacrylic acid and methyl methacrylate production, and pharmaceutical and denaturant applications. Isobutylene and C4 stream feedstock costs, MTBE sector demand, and regional production capacity all feed into the price.
Global tertiary butyl alcohol prices tracked close to the USD 0.84 to USD 1.00 per KG range projected for 2026, as isobutylene recovery and MTBE demand supported the tone. US prices averaged USD 0.94 per KG in Q1 2026, up 6.8 percent from Q4 2025, as firmer isobutylene and C4 stream feedstock costs from Middle East disruptions elevated production expenses while pre-season MTBE and gasoline blending procurement supported consistent buying. China's large C4 access kept it the most affordable source, while Germany remained the highest-cost reporting region.
What is Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Price in August 2026?
TBA prices held a firm tone through August 2026, tracking close to the Q1 2026 levels across all tracked regions, as firmer isobutylene and C4 stream feedstock costs and steady MTBE and gasoline blending demand continued to support the market.
- North America (US): US TBA prices held near USD 0.91 to USD 0.97 per KG, close to the USD 0.94 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as firmer isobutylene and C4 stream costs from Middle East refinery disruptions and summer gasoline blending procurement continued to support the level.
- APAC (China): Chinese TBA prices held near USD 0.59 to USD 0.65 per KG, close to the USD 0.62 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as large domestic C4 stream access continued to keep it the most affordable sourcing region globally.
- Europe (Germany): German TBA prices held near USD 1.17 to USD 1.23 per KG, close to the USD 1.20 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.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for tertiary butyl alcohol through the rest of 2026 leans firm after the sharp Q1 2026 recovery. Isobutylene and C4 stream feedstock costs firmed from Middle East refinery and petrochemical disruptions. Spring gasoline blending season and MTBE production demand are recovering with firmer crude oil prices.
The main upside risk is a sustained isobutylene cost increase alongside a broad MTBE production recovery and methacrylate sector expansion. The main downside risk is continued crude oil softness and growing electric vehicle adoption that reduces long-term gasoline additive demand.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.84 - 1.00 | Isobutylene recovery and MTBE demand support the tone |
| United States | 0.86 - 1.02 | Steady gasoline blending and pharma demand holds it firm |
| China | 0.54 - 0.72 | Large C4 access keeps it the most affordable source |
| Germany | 1.12 - 1.30 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 0.82 - 0.98 | Growing MTBE and methacrylic demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 0.94/KG
- China: USD 0.62/KG
- Germany: USD 1.20/KG
- India: USD 0.88/KG
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in the United States
US tertiary butyl alcohol prices averaged USD 0.94/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.8% from USD 0.88/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer isobutylene and C4 stream feedstock costs from Middle East disruptions elevated production expenses. Pre-season MTBE and gasoline blending procurement supported consistent buying.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer isobutylene and C4 stream costs from Middle East refinery disruptions raised the TBA production cost floor. Pre-season MTBE synthesis and spring gasoline blending procurement lifted buying from downstream formulators. Higher freight and insurance premiums elevated the landed cost of imported C4 feedstock.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in China
Chinese tertiary butyl alcohol prices averaged USD 0.62/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.9% from USD 0.58/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year MTBE and methacrylate sector restocking lifted buying. Firmer domestic C4 costs provided a production floor despite large domestic TBA capacity.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday MTBE and methacrylate sector restocking lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer domestic C4 stream feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most competitive source despite the recovery.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in Germany
German tertiary butyl alcohol prices averaged USD 1.20/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.1% from USD 1.12/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher isobutylene and energy costs elevated European TBA production expenses. Steady methacrylate and pharmaceutical sector demand maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher isobutylene and energy costs elevated European TBA production expenses. Middle East petrochemical disruptions added import cost premiums to isobutylene feedstock. Steady methacrylate polymer and pharmaceutical intermediate demand maintained consistent procurement.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in India
Indian tertiary butyl alcohol prices averaged USD 0.88/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.3% from USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025. Growing MTBE production and methacrylic acid synthesis demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked C4 stream costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing MTBE production and methacrylic acid synthesis demand lifted procurement. Firmer import-linked C4 stream and isobutylene costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported feedstock.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 0.88/KG
- China: USD 0.58/KG
- Germany: USD 1.12/KG
- India: USD 0.82/KG
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in the United States
US tertiary butyl alcohol prices averaged USD 0.88/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Soft crude benchmarks reduced MTBE production economics. Year-end gasoline blending slowdown and lower isobutylene costs held prices near USD 0.88/KG.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Soft crude benchmarks reduced the MTBE production cost economics. Year-end gasoline blending demand slowdown reduced TBA procurement urgency. Lower isobutylene feedstock costs modestly eased the production floor near USD 0.88/KG.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in China
Chinese tertiary butyl alcohol prices averaged USD 0.58/KG in Q4 2025, declining sharply. Soft crude-linked MTBE economics and large domestic C4 capacity maintained downward pressure. The market reached the window’s low near USD 0.58/KG.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in China?
Soft crude-linked MTBE production economics reduced TBA demand. Large domestic C4 processing capacity maintained competitive pricing. Soft isobutylene feedstock costs pressed the market near USD 0.58/KG.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in Germany
German tertiary butyl alcohol prices averaged USD 1.12/KG in Q4 2025, declining from the Q2 peak. Reduced MTBE economics and softer European industrial demand weighed on buying. Adequate import supply held the market near USD 1.12/KG.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Reduced crude-linked MTBE production economics lowered TBA procurement activity. Softer European industrial and methacrylate demand reduced buying urgency. Adequate import availability maintained balance near USD 1.12/KG.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in India
Indian tertiary butyl alcohol prices averaged USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025, declining modestly. Softer crude and C4 import costs reduced the production and landed cost floor. Adequate supply held the market near USD 0.82/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Tertiary Butyl Alcohol change in Q4 2025 in India?
Softer crude benchmarks reduced import-linked C4 and isobutylene feedstock costs. Adequate domestic and import supply maintained comfortable availability. The market eased near USD 0.82/KG into year-end.
Quarterly Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Price Trends
Global tertiary butyl alcohol prices rose in Q2 2025 on the spring MTBE blending season before declining through Q3 and Q4 as crude oil softened, then surging sharply in Q1 2026. The average rose from USD 0.833/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.850/KG in Q2, fell to USD 0.830/KG in Q3 and USD 0.820/KG in Q4, then surged to USD 0.879/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 5.5% over the window. Crude oil benchmarks and MTBE economics drove the seasonal pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 0.879 | +7.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.820 | -1.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 0.830 | -2.4% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 0.850 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 0.833 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Price in 2025?
Tertiary butyl alcohol prices showed a seasonal Q2 uptick followed by a soft H2 through 2025. The global average opened at USD 0.833/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 0.820/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 1.6%. Spring MTBE blending season demand supported Q2, while crude oil softness and weak MTBE economics pressed prices lower through the second half before the sharp Q1 2026 rebound.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 0.85/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.88/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.5%. Consistent MTBE and methacrylate demand maintained the underlying floor. The Q2 spring blending season uptick provided the year’s high before H2 softening.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 0.62/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.58/KG by Q4, a decline of 6.5%, the steepest in the dataset. Soft crude-linked MTBE economics and large domestic C4 capacity maintained downward pressure throughout the year.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 1.08/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.12/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.7%. Consistent methacrylate and pharmaceutical sector demand and firm energy costs maintained the overall upward trend despite the H2 crude oil softness.
Tertiary Butyl Alcohol Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 0.78/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.82/KG by Q4, a gain of 5.1%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing MTBE and methacrylic acid demand drove the consistent climb despite crude oil softness.
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MTBE synthesis as a gasoline octane enhancer takes the largest share. Methacrylic acid and methacrylate polymer production, pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, organic solvent applications, and denaturant for industrial alcohol also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 0.94/KG in the United States, USD 0.62/KG in China, USD 1.20/KG in Germany, and USD 0.88/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell from USD 0.833/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 0.820/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 1.6%. A Q2 spring MTBE season uptick gave way to H2 softness from crude oil weakness before the Q1 2026 rebound.
Crude oil softness reduced MTBE production cost economics and demand. Soft H2 gasoline blending demand and ample C4 stream availability reduced procurement urgency. Lower isobutylene feedstock costs further eased the production floor.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.84 to 1.00/KG range for the rest of 2026, with continued recovery on firmer isobutylene costs and improving MTBE and methacrylate sector demand.
Germany sits highest on energy and C4 feedstock costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on MTBE and methacrylate demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic C4 fraction processing capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to isobutylene and C4 stream feedstock costs, crude oil benchmarks and MTBE economics, and methacrylate sector demand. Middle East supply events and seasonal gasoline blending cycles are key near-term signals.
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific host the largest TBA production capacity, tied to C4 stream availability at steam crackers. Any crude or C4 cost shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time MTBE and methacrylate feedstock contracts, build cover when crude oil signals tightening, and monitor isobutylene trends as the primary production cost signal.
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