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Zinc pyrithione prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 5.3% across 2025, climbing from USD 24.5/KG in Q1 to USD 25.8/KG by Q4 as REACH compliance costs and firmer energy expenses lifted production floors. Globally, the average rose from USD 20.60/KG to USD 21.28/KG, a 3.3% gain. For the remainder of 2026, a global average of USD 20.80-23.20/KG is expected, contingent on personal care demand trends and pyridine feedstock dynamics.
Zinc pyrithione is a coordination complex of zinc and pyrithione with strong antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is widely used in personal care, pharmaceuticals, paints, and industrial biocides. The largest pull comes from anti-dandruff shampoos and scalp treatments, followed by coatings, soaps, and dermatological preparations. Pyridine and zinc feedstock costs, the strength of personal care demand, and regulatory frameworks all feed into the price.
The balance of supply and demand for zinc pyrithione through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm in developed markets. Western personal care demand stays steady, supported by growing awareness of scalp health. China keeps supply ample as producers target export markets. The main upside risk is firmer pyridine and zinc feedstock costs. The main downside risk is the continued shift toward alternative antifungal agents in certain markets.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 20.80 - 23.20 | Personal care demand and feedstock costs drive a firm tone |
| United States | 21.60 - 24.20 | Hair care demand and compliance keep it firm |
| China | 15.80 - 18.60 | Ample supply keeps it the cheapest source |
| Germany | 25.00 - 27.80 | REACH compliance and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 18.60 - 21.40 | Growing personal care sector supports the tone |
US zinc pyrithione prices averaged USD 22.5/KG in Q1 2026, up 2.7% from USD 21.9/KG in Q4 2025. Rising production costs and steady personal care demand supported the gain. Naphtha-linked feedstock costs edged higher, and buyers in the anti-dandruff segment maintained regular procurement through the quarter.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Rising pyridine and naphtha-linked feedstock costs pushed the production floor higher. Steady demand from the personal care and hair care sectors absorbed available supply. Finished goods inventories remained lean, reducing downward pressure on quotes.
Chinese zinc pyrithione prices averaged USD 16.8/KG in Q1 2026, down 2.3% from USD 17.2/KG in Q4 2025 and the lowest among the tracked markets. Deflationary consumer conditions and ample capacity weighed on quotes. Export-oriented producers maintained high run rates, keeping the market well supplied.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in Q1 2026 in China?
Deflationary pressure and weak domestic consumer confidence reduced personal care demand through the quarter. Ample capacity and high operating rates kept supply long in the domestic market. Declining pyridine feedstock costs further reduced the production cost floor.
German zinc pyrithione prices averaged USD 26.4/KG in Q1 2026, up 2.3% from USD 25.8/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked regions. REACH compliance costs and high energy expenses kept the premium in place. Steady demand from the pharmaceutical and personal care sectors supported buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
REACH regulatory compliance costs kept the production floor elevated above other regions. Higher energy prices raised manufacturing expenses, reinforcing the upward move. Steady personal care and dermatological demand held buying activity firm through the quarter.
Indian zinc pyrithione prices averaged USD 19.5/KG in Q1 2026, up 2.6% from USD 19.0/KG in Q4 2025. The growing personal care market lifted demand, and firmer import-linked feedstock costs raised the floor. The market held in the firm middle of the regional range through the quarter.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in Q1 2026 in India?
Expanding personal care and hair care demand lifted offtake from formulators through the quarter. Firmer import-linked feedstock costs pushed the production floor higher. Steady export activity continued to support domestic price levels.
US zinc pyrithione prices averaged USD 21.9/KG in Q4 2025, firmer on the quarter. Rising input costs and robust retail sales growth in personal care supported the gain. Lean inventories and steady anti-dandruff demand held the average near USD 21.9/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Rising production costs from firmer feedstock values and strong personal care retail activity supported prices through the quarter. Lean inventories reinforced the upward tone, holding the market near USD 21.9/KG into year-end.
Chinese zinc pyrithione prices averaged USD 17.2/KG in Q4 2025, soft through the quarter. Weak consumer confidence and declining pyridine feedstock costs reduced pricing support. Ample supply and competitive export offers weighed on the market, holding the average near USD 17.2/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in Q4 2025 in China?
Ample capacity and weak consumer demand pressed prices lower through the quarter. Declining feedstock costs and competitive export volumes held the market near USD 17.2/KG, the lowest among the regions.
German zinc pyrithione prices averaged USD 25.8/KG in Q4 2025, firm on the quarter. The compliance premium held as energy costs and REACH requirements maintained production expense. Steady pharmaceutical and personal care demand supported buying near USD 25.8/KG through the quarter.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
High energy and REACH compliance costs kept the regional premium intact through the quarter. Steady pharmaceutical demand maintained buying, holding the market near USD 25.8/KG, the highest among the regions.
Indian zinc pyrithione prices averaged USD 19.0/KG in Q4 2025, gently firmer on the quarter. The growing personal care market and firmer feedstock costs lifted quotes. Adequate supply kept the gain measured, holding the average near USD 19.0/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Zinc Pyrithione change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing personal care demand and firmer feedstock costs supported prices through the quarter. Adequate supply kept the market near USD 19.0/KG.
Global zinc pyrithione prices edged higher across the six-quarter window, despite a soft mid-year pause. The average eased from USD 20.60/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 20.42/KG by Q2 before recovering to USD 21.28/KG in Q4 and reaching USD 21.58/KG by Q1 2026. The net gain over the window was about 4.8%. Firm personal care demand and firmer feedstock costs in developed markets drove the trend, while China kept the global average in check.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 21.58 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 21.28 | +1.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 20.96 | +2.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 20.42 | -0.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 20.60 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Zinc pyrithione prices showed sharp regional divergence through 2025. The global average opened at USD 20.60/KG in Q1, slipped to USD 20.42/KG in Q2, then recovered steadily to USD 21.28/KG by Q4. The full-year global gain was around 3.3%. Three forces shaped the year: firmer pyridine and zinc feedstock costs in developed markets, strong personal care demand in the United States and India, and deflationary pressure alongside ample Chinese supply.
US prices rose from about USD 20.8/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 21.9/KG by Q4, a gain of 5.3%. Rising input costs and healthy retail growth in personal care supported the trend all year. The market tightened in Q3 on lean inventories and firm hair care procurement.
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 18.5/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 17.2/KG by Q4, a decline of 7.0%, the steepest in the dataset. Deflationary consumer conditions, declining pyridine feedstock costs, and ample production capacity all weighed on the market. The region stayed the lowest-cost source throughout the year.
German prices firmed from about USD 24.5/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 25.8/KG by Q4, a gain of around 5.3%. REACH compliance costs and elevated energy expenses kept the production floor high all year. The region stayed the most expensive market throughout.
Indian prices rose from roughly USD 18.0/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 19.0/KG by Q4, a gain of 5.6%. The expanding personal care and hair care sector drove consistent demand growth. Firmer feedstock costs and strong export activity supported the gradual climb through the year.
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Expert Market Research tracks zinc pyrithione prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region. We explain not just that prices moved, but precisely why. The team traces causation through pyridine and zinc feedstock economics, regulatory compliance costs, and downstream demand in personal care, pharmaceuticals, and industrial coatings. Contact Expert Market Research today for zinc pyrithione pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
Anti-dandruff shampoos and scalp treatments take the largest share, where it acts as an antifungal and antibacterial agent. It is also used in medicated soaps, dermatological creams, marine coatings, and industrial biocides. Personal care demand drives most of the global consumption.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 22.5/KG in the United States, USD 16.8/KG in China, USD 26.4/KG in Germany, and USD 19.5/KG in India, mostly on a contract to FOB basis. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 20.60/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 21.28/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 3.3%. Regional divergence was sharp, with China declining while developed markets firmed.
Three factors drove the divergence: firmer pyridine feedstock and energy costs in developed markets, healthy personal care demand in the United States and India, and deflationary pressure alongside ample production capacity in China.
The global average is expected in the USD 20.80 to 23.20/KG range for the rest of 2026, assuming firm personal care demand holds and Chinese supply stays ample, barring a sharp feedstock move.
Germany sits at the top on REACH compliance and energy costs, the United States holds a firm middle on personal care demand, India firms on the growing hair care sector, and China prices lowest on ample low-cost capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to pyridine and zinc feedstock costs, personal care and pharmaceutical demand, and regulatory compliance requirements. Regulatory changes in key markets can shift the cost structure significantly within one to two quarters.
China hosts the largest production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. India and a few specialty producers in Japan and South Korea also supply niche pharmaceutical-grade material.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts, choose between fixed-price and index-linked supply, and build cover when feedstock costs or regulatory changes threaten to lift prices. Regional price gaps also help teams weigh alternative supply geographies.
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