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Tetrahydrofuran Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) is a cyclic ether solvent produced from 1,4-butanediol through catalytic dehydration, used as the primary feedstock for polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMEG) in spandex fiber and polyurethane manufacturing. Butanediol feedstock costs, and spandex and polyurethane demand all feed into the price.
Global tetrahydrofuran prices in Q1 2026 stood at USD 2.08 per KG in Germany, the highest among tracked markets, USD 1.72 per KG in the United States, USD 1.64 per KG in India, and USD 1.30 per KG in China, the most competitively priced tracked market. Germany held the highest tracked price on elevated European butanediol feedstock and energy costs, while China benefited from ample regional production capacity. Steady spandex fiber and polyurethane manufacturing demand continued to underpin consumption across all tracked regions.
What is Tetrahydrofuran Price in August 2026?
Tetrahydrofuran prices held close to Q1 2026 levels through August 2026, tracking regional butanediol feedstock cost differentials, as steady spandex and polyurethane demand continued to support the market across all tracked regions.
- Europe: German tetrahydrofuran prices held near USD 1.98 to USD 2.18 per KG, close to the USD 2.08 per KG recorded in Q1 2026 and the highest among tracked markets, as elevated butanediol feedstock and energy costs continued to sustain the regional premium.
- North America: US tetrahydrofuran prices held near USD 1.63 to USD 1.81 per KG, close to the USD 1.72 per KG recorded in Q1 2026, as steady spandex and polyurethane demand continued to support the region's pricing.
- APAC (China/India): Chinese tetrahydrofuran prices held near USD 1.24 to USD 1.37 per KG, the most competitively priced tracked market, while Indian prices held near USD 1.56 to USD 1.72 per KG, both close to Q1 2026 levels on ample regional production capacity.
Tetrahydrofuran Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for tetrahydrofuran through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. Butanediol feedstock costs recovered in Q1 2026 from Middle East maleic anhydride and petrochemical supply disruptions. Spandex fibre and polyurethane elastomer demand is recovering with improving apparel and footwear production activity.
The main upside risk is a sharp butanediol cost increase alongside accelerating spandex and polyurethane elastomer sector demand growth. The main downside risk is continued Chinese tetrahydrofuran capacity additions and weak apparel sector demand that limits global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.60 - 1.80 | BDO firming and spandex demand support the tone |
| United States | 1.68 - 1.88 | Steady spandex and pharma solvent demand holds firm |
| China | 1.22 - 1.42 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 2.00 - 2.20 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.56 - 1.76 | Growing spandex and polyurethane demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Tetrahydrofuran Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.72/KG
- China: USD 1.30/KG
- Germany: USD 2.08/KG
- India: USD 1.64/KG
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in the United States
US tetrahydrofuran prices averaged USD 1.72/KG in Q1 2026, up 7.5% from USD 1.60/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer butanediol feedstock costs from Middle East supply disruptions elevated production expenses. Spandex fibre and pharmaceutical solvent procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer butanediol feedstock costs from Middle East maleic anhydride and petrochemical disruptions raised the production cost floor. Spandex and elastane fibre sector restocking lifted buying from PTMEG producers. Pharmaceutical solvent procurement provided additional consistent demand support.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in China
Chinese tetrahydrofuran prices averaged USD 1.30/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.6% from USD 1.22/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year spandex fibre and polyurethane sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic butanediol costs raised the production floor despite large domestic production capacity.
Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday spandex fibre and polyurethane sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic butanediol feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most affordable source despite the quarterly recovery.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in Germany
German tetrahydrofuran prices averaged USD 2.08/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.3% from USD 1.92/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher butanediol and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Recovering spandex, polyurethane elastomer, and pharmaceutical sector demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher butanediol and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Middle East disruptions added import cost premiums to maleic anhydride and butanediol feedstock. Recovering spandex fibre and polyurethane elastomer demand maintained consistent procurement from European PTMEG and polymer producers.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in India
Indian tetrahydrofuran prices averaged USD 1.64/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.8% from USD 1.55/KG in Q4 2025. Growing spandex and polyurethane demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked butanediol costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing spandex fibre and thermoplastic polyurethane demand lifted procurement. Firmer import-linked butanediol feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported tetrahydrofuran and butanediol feedstock.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Tetrahydrofuran Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.60/KG
- China: USD 1.22/KG
- Germany: USD 1.92/KG
- India: USD 1.55/KG
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in the United States
US tetrahydrofuran prices averaged USD 1.60/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. A sharp butanediol feedstock cost decline removed the production cost support. Year-end spandex and polyurethane procurement moderation held the market near USD 1.60/KG.
Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
A sharp butanediol feedstock cost decline removed the production cost floor support. Year-end spandex fibre and polyurethane sector procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Adequate domestic supply maintained comfortable availability near USD 1.60/KG.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.22/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Spandex and pharmaceutical solvent demand and stable butanediol costs supported the market near USD 1.22/KG.
Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran change in Q4 2025 in China?
Spandex fibre and pharmaceutical solvent demand maintained buying. Stable butanediol feedstock costs held the production floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 1.22/KG.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 1.92/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Sharp butanediol cost decline and reduced spandex and polyurethane sector procurement weighed on the market near USD 1.92/KG.
Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Sharp butanediol feedstock cost decline removed the production floor support. Reduced spandex and polyurethane procurement lowered buying urgency. Adequate import availability maintained supply balance near USD 1.92/KG.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1.55/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Spandex and polyurethane demand and stable butanediol import costs supported the market near USD 1.55/KG.
Why did the price of Tetrahydrofuran change in Q4 2025 in India?
Spandex and polyurethane demand maintained consistent buying. Stable butanediol import costs held the production floor. Consistent procurement held the market near USD 1.55/KG.
Quarterly Tetrahydrofuran Price Trends
Global tetrahydrofuran prices rose in Q2 and Q3 2025 on the spandex and elastane fibre production season before a sharp Q4 butanediol-linked decline and a strong Q1 2026 rebound. The average rose from USD 1.583/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.615/KG in Q2 and USD 1.628/KG in Q3, fell to USD 1.573/KG in Q4, then surged to USD 1.685/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 6.4% over the window. Butanediol feedstock cost cycles and spandex fibre demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.685 | +7.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.573 | -3.4% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.628 | +0.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1.615 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.583 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Tetrahydrofuran Price in 2025?
Tetrahydrofuran prices showed a Q2-Q3 spandex season uptick before a sharp Q4 butanediol cost decline through 2025. The global average opened at USD 1.583/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.573/KG in Q4, a marginal full-year decline of about 0.6%. The spandex fibre production season supported Q2-Q3, while a sharp butanediol cost drop pressed prices to the window’s low before the Q1 2026 rebound.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 1.65/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.60/KG by Q4, a decline of 3.0%. The sharp Q4 butanediol cost decline outweighed the Q2-Q3 spandex season support. Adequate domestic supply maintained comfortable availability through the year.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 1.18/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.22/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.4%. Growing domestic spandex and polyurethane demand drove the firming. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.98/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.92/KG by Q4, a decline of 3.0%. The sharp Q4 butanediol cost decline and soft European spandex demand weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
Tetrahydrofuran Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.52/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.55/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.0%. Growing spandex and polyurethane demand supported the modest firming. India held a stable middle range through the year.
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Polytetramethylene ether glycol synthesis for spandex and elastane fibre production takes the largest share. Polar aprotic solvent applications in pharmaceutical synthesis, polyurethane elastomer and thermoplastic polyurethane production also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.72/KG in the United States, USD 1.30/KG in China, USD 2.08/KG in Germany, and USD 1.64/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell marginally from USD 1.583/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.573/KG in Q4, a 0.6% decline. A Q2-Q3 spandex season uptick was followed by a sharp Q4 butanediol cost decline before the Q1 2026 rebound.
A sharp butanediol feedstock cost decline removed the production cost floor support. Year-end spandex and polyurethane procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Adequate supply from domestic and Asian producers maintained comfortable availability.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.60 to 1.80/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer butanediol feedstock costs and growing spandex fibre and polyurethane elastomer sector demand globally.
Germany sits highest on butanediol and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on spandex and polyurethane 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 butanediol and maleic anhydride feedstock costs, spandex fibre production season cycles, and polyurethane sector demand. Spandex production capacity additions and fashion sector activity are key near-term signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any butanediol or maleic anhydride cost shift ripples across tetrahydrofuran markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time spandex fibre and polyurethane contracts around production season cycles, build cover when butanediol signals tightening, and monitor maleic anhydride cost trends as the primary upstream signal.
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