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July 3rd, 2025

2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate Prices Index: Trend, Chart, News, Graph, Demand, Forecast

In the first quarter of 2025, the North American 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate (2-EHN) market recorded a 3.8% decline in prices compared to the previous quarter, influenced by reduced import costs and evolving demand dynamics. January saw an initial price drop, driven by stable supply levels and moderate consumption from the paints and coatings industry. Meanwhile, the automotive sector maintained steady performance, providing a baseline of demand that helped cushion the downward pressure. In February, prices experienced a modest rebound as ongoing demand from both automotive and aerospace industries lent support, while inventories remained stable and freight costs continued to decline, ensuring a steady flow of supply into the market.

March marked a second consecutive price increase, spurred by anticipatory buying linked to potential tariff changes, which temporarily boosted short-term demand in the automotive segment. Although there were mild import restrictions from Asian suppliers, sufficient stockpiles and alternative imports sourced from Malaysia and Europe kept overall market supply ample. Logistics costs stayed stable or edged slightly lower, contributing further to the balanced market sentiment. Throughout the quarter, price fluctuations hovered around a stable core range, shaped by macroeconomic uncertainty and changing trade policies that drove short-term shifts in purchasing behavior and overall price trends for 2-EHN across North America.

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In the Asia-Pacific region, specifically South Korea, the 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate market experienced a modest quarter-over-quarter price decline of around 1.3% during Q1 2025. January began with a slight price decrease, as lower import costs, adequate inventories, and moderate downstream demand—particularly from the paints and coatings sector—created a soft pricing environment. Despite continued year-on-year growth in vehicle sales, cautious consumer spending due to persistent inflationary pressures tempered overall consumption levels. February saw a modest price uptick, underpinned by healthy demand from the automotive and aerospace industries, where 2-EHN is widely used as a cetane improver. Cargo arrivals remained consistent, maintaining stable supply conditions despite steady demand. In March, prices rose moderately again as persistent port congestion in major exporting countries like China delayed shipments, tightening regional supply. Demand received moderate support from new vehicle launches, but overall consumer sentiment remained cautious. Across the quarter, declining freight rates and steady inventories prevented sharp swings in pricing, resulting in a largely balanced market where logistical bottlenecks and downstream consumption patterns dictated the overall price trajectory.

In Europe, the 2-Ethylhexyl Nitrate market exhibited mixed price patterns throughout Q1 2025, ultimately settling with a modest overall price decline by the end of the quarter. January opened with stable prices as restocking activities undertaken in late 2024 ensured adequate inventories across key markets. Demand from major end-use industries, including automotive and industrial lubricants, remained moderate in line with typical seasonal patterns. February brought a slight price increase driven by an uptick in automotive demand, particularly in diesel vehicle production, which recovered across parts of Central Europe.

This temporary price support was balanced by consistent imports from Asia and North America, facilitated by declining ocean freight rates that kept supply lines uninterrupted. However, March saw prices soften again as industrial activity weakened amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty, dampening downstream demand. Improved logistics networks and healthy stock levels across Western Europe eased supply-side pressures, limiting any potential price spikes. Over the full quarter, despite a brief mid-quarter price rise, tepid demand and falling transportation costs led to a marginal downward price correction, leaving the European 2-EHN market relatively balanced and well-supplied.

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