Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Price Trend and Forecast 2026-2027

Market Overview

Tetrahydrofuran had quite a heavy year. North America, the dearest market, had fell from a value of USD 2.861/KG in Q1 2025 to a value of USD 2.221/KG by Q4, a steep slide, as spandex demand cooled and feedstock loosened. The global average dropped almost as hard, from USD 2.201/KG to USD 1.828/KG, before a small early-2026 bounce. Weak downstream demand set the tone.

Tetrahydrofuran, or THF, is made from 1,4-butanediol or maleic anhydride and is the best known building block for PTMEG, the polymer behind spandex and elastane fibres. Spandex feedstock is its dominant outlet, with strong roles as a high-performance solvent in pharmaceuticals and PVC, and as a chemical intermediate. Prices run on butanediol and maleic anhydride costs, the health of the spandex and textile sectors, and Chinese capacity.

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Price Forecast for 2026

The rest of 2026 looks soft but stabilising. Weak spandex demand and ample butanediol supply keep prices under pressure, though a small early-2026 bounce hints the worst may be over, and the forecast bands sit a little above current levels. A spandex recovery or a feedstock squeeze would lift prices. More Chinese capacity or continued weak textile demand would keep them soft.

For the Quarter Ending March 2026

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices Q1 2026:

• North America: USD 2.322/KG
• Europe: USD 1.730/KG
• Northeast Asia: USD 1.495/KG

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices in North America

North America firmed 4.6% to USD 2.322/KG in Q1 2026, the first gain after a falling year. Tighter regional supply and a modest pick-up in solvent demand drove the rebound. The region held its premium over the rest.

Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran (THF) change in Q1 2026 in North America?

Tighter supply and firmer solvent demand drove a 4.6% rebound to USD 2.322/KG.

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices in Europe

Europe eased 1.1% to USD 1.730/KG, extending its slide but at a gentler pace. Weak spandex and solvent demand kept the market soft, while ample feedstock gave no floor. Prices reached their low for the period.

Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran (THF) change in Q1 2026 in Europe?

Weak demand and ample feedstock eased prices 1.1% to USD 1.730/KG.

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices in Northeast Asia

Northeast Asia eased 1.2% to USD 1.495/KG, holding the global floor. Vast Chinese capacity keeps the region the cheapest, and soft spandex demand offered no lift. Prices drifted gently lower.

Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran (THF) change in Q1 2026 in Northeast Asia?

Vast capacity and soft spandex demand eased the floor 1.2% to USD 1.495/KG.

For the Quarter Ending December 2025

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices Q4 2025:

• North America: USD 2.221/KG
• Europe: USD 1.749/KG
• Northeast Asia: USD 1.513/KG

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices in North America

North America eased 3.6% to USD 2.221/KG in Q4 2025, its low for the year. Weak spandex demand and softer feedstock costs pressed prices down. The region had fallen steadily all year before its early-2026 turn.

Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran (THF) change in Q4 2025 in North America?

Weak spandex demand and softer feedstock costs drove a 3.6% fall to USD 2.221/KG.

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices in Europe

Europe eased 6.2% to USD 1.749/KG in Q4 2025. Weak textile demand and ample butanediol supply pressed prices lower. The market extended a steep year-long decline.

Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran (THF) change in Q4 2025 in Europe?

Weak textile demand and ample feedstock drove a 6.2% fall to USD 1.749/KG.

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices in Northeast Asia

Northeast Asia eased 1.8% to USD 1.513/KG in Q4 2025. Ample capacity and soft spandex demand kept the floor under gentle pressure. The region stayed the cheapest market.

Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran (THF) change in Q4 2025 in Northeast Asia?

Ample capacity and soft demand eased the floor 1.8% to USD 1.513/KG.

Quarterly Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Price Trends

Tetrahydrofuran fell hard across the six quarters, the global average dropping from USD 2.201/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.828/KG by Q4 before a small bounce to USD 1.849/KG in Q1 2026, a net decline of 16.0%. Weak spandex demand and ample butanediol supply drove the slide. The forecast bands point to stabilisation.

What was Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Price in 2025?

Tetrahydrofuran fell sharply in 2025, the global average dropping from USD 2.201/KG in Q1 to USD 1.828/KG by Q4, down 16.9%. Three forces shaped the year. Weak spandex and textile demand sapped the dominant outlet. Ample butanediol supply lowered the cost base. And vast Chinese capacity held the Asian floor down. Western markets fell hardest, while the low Asian end held steadier.

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices in North America in 2025

North America took one of the year’s steepest falls, from USD 2.861/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.221/KG by Q4, down 22.4%, before a Q1 2026 rebound. Weak spandex demand drove the slide. Soft downstream demand was the dominant driver, though the region kept its premium.

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices in Europe in 2025

Europe fell steadily, from USD 2.225/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.749/KG by Q4, down 21.4%. Weak textile demand and ample feedstock pressed prices lower every quarter. Soft demand was the dominant driver.

Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Prices in Northeast Asia in 2025

Northeast Asia held the global floor and barely moved, from USD 1.517/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.513/KG by Q4, down just 0.3%. Vast Chinese capacity capped the market while soft demand kept it flat. Structural overcapacity was the dominant driver, keeping the region the cheapest and steadiest.

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