Live Asian 2-EH & Phthalic Anhydride Prices

2-EH, NBA, IBA hold steady after recent gains / PA weak on sluggish demand, long China supply / DOP, DOTP edge up on earlier feedstock strength

Jun 04, 2026

Asian oxo-alcohol markets were mixed in the week to Dec. 11, with 2-EH, NBA and IBA holding steady after recent gains, PA easing on sluggish demand, and DOP and DOTP edging up on the back of earlier feedstock cost increases. 2-ETHYLHEXANOL Asian spot 2-EH prices held steady in the week to Dec. 11, pausing after a two-week rally. While 2-EH supply in Asia has been tight due to ongoing turnarounds, most buyers have completed their restocking, a China-based producer said. "Prices should remain supported at last week's levels unless another turnaround emerges, which could further tighten supply in Asia," the producer said, though they said the market may be approaching a turning point and prices could begin to ease. In the FOB China market, second-half December-first-half January-loading bulk cargoes were...

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