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June 23rd, 2025

Gum Rosin Prices Index: Trend, Chart, News, Graph, Demand, Forecast

In the first quarter of 2025, Gum Rosin prices in North America followed a consistent upward trajectory, underpinned by robust demand and constrained supply dynamics. January opened with an 8.7% surge in prices, primarily driven by heightened industrial activity, especially across the adhesives, construction, and automotive segments. However, the pace of supply failed to match the growing consumption, owing to logistical bottlenecks and a notable shortfall in pine oleoresin availability—most prominently due to reduced outputs from southern Brazil. These factors, alongside escalating raw material costs, exerted significant upward pressure on prices throughout the region.

The bullish trend continued into February, where prices registered an additional 7.1% increase. Strong purchasing activity from ongoing infrastructure developments and sustained growth in the automotive sector maintained market momentum. Supply chain inefficiencies, such as port congestion and rising transportation expenses, compounded the situation. With pine oleoresin still in short supply and upstream costs climbing, producers were compelled to acquire inputs at elevated prices. Despite the strain, market sentiment remained positive, with export demand offering further support and cushioning the effects of domestic limitations.

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By March, prices saw yet another climb of 3.3%, driven largely by intensified export activity—particularly demand flowing from China—and limited local inventories. The construction industry began to show signs of moderate recovery, while the automotive segment remained on an upward path. The dual impact of sustained foreign interest and persistent supply constraints kept the pricing environment firm. As the quarter ended, the gum rosin market in North America stood firmly in bullish territory, reflecting the combined influence of resilient demand and chronic supply tightness.

In the Asia-Pacific region, Indonesia's gum rosin market recorded steady price gains across Q1 2025, primarily triggered by supply-side limitations and increased production costs. The quarter began with a sharp 5.5% rise in January, a direct result of reduced manufacturing output, surging raw material expenses, and elevated global freight rates. Demand from major downstream industries such as adhesives, construction, and automotive remained subdued; however, supply shortages proved strong enough to drive prices higher. Domestic consumption stayed relatively flat, but supply pressures outpaced weak demand, making the supply-side dynamics the dominant force.

The upward trend continued in February, marked by a further 4.3% increase in prices. This was supported by a slight recovery in demand, particularly from the adhesives and automotive sectors. While the construction industry showed little sign of rebound, domestic manufacturing activity began to pick up pace, contributing to stronger procurement sentiment. Rising input costs and ongoing inefficiencies across the supply chain created a constrained market environment, further strengthening pricing stability and encouraging strategic inventory building among manufacturers.

March brought another 1.7% increase, reflecting continued raw material scarcity and the impact of environmental restrictions on pine resin harvesting. Although end-user demand from PVC, paints, and coatings showed signs of weakening, the constrained availability of key inputs kept the supply-demand balance tight. With local manufacturers anticipating future bottlenecks, early stocking efforts helped maintain a firm market stance. The broader economic outlook remained cautiously optimistic, but it was clear that restricted supply was the primary driver behind Indonesia’s gum rosin pricing resilience.

Meanwhile, the European market mirrored global patterns, registering a steady price increase throughout Q1 2025. The quarter opened with upward pricing momentum, driven by supply challenges and consistently high raw material costs. Despite macroeconomic pressures, demand across core sectors such as adhesives, coatings, and construction remained unwavering, reinforcing the upward trajectory in prices.

Throughout the period, importers grappled with persistent logistical issues. Shipping costs surged due to prolonged transit durations and container shortages, causing import prices to reach multi-quarter highs. On the production front, domestic outputs remained limited, further tightening market conditions. The elevated price environment was largely maintained by this constrained supply landscape, despite no significant changes in consumption volumes.

Demand stability across downstream sectors helped maintain equilibrium. Adhesive and coating manufacturers continued steady purchasing, while the construction sector began exhibiting modest signs of recovery, contributing to a more balanced market sentiment. Although supply disruptions may begin to ease in the coming months, the combination of logistical constraints and persistent demand is expected to keep prices elevated in the near term. Overall, the European gum rosin market closed the quarter with a clear upward bias, shaped largely by tight supply and consistent consumption patterns across its industrial base.

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