The Propylene market is experiencing notable price fluctuations driven by global supply and demand dynamics in 2025, with energy costs and feedstock prices being key factors, as higher crude oil prices lead to increased production costs, and trade flows also play a significant role in shaping the market, with seasonal demand fluctuations further impacting propylene prices, and logistics also affecting supply chains.Propylene price history from 2020 to 2025 shows significant fluctuations, with prices ranging from approximately 600 USD per ton in 2020 to 800 USD per ton in 2022, and then increasing to 900 USD per ton in 2023, before crashing to 700 USD per ton in 2024, and recovering to 850 USD per ton in 2025, with major price spikes caused by supply chain disruptions and crashes resulting from overproduction and decreased demand, and also affected by global economic trends.
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On the supply side, production capacity and key producing countries such as the United States, China, and South Korea, as well as logistics and inventory levels, all impact the propylene market, while on the demand side, industries such as plastics and textiles drive demand, with seasonal patterns and emerging market demand also playing a role, and in 2025-2026, supply-demand shifts are expected to be driven by changes in global trade policies and economic trends, with some regions experiencing increased demand and others facing decreased demand.
Propylene prices vary by region, with North America prices at around 900 USD per ton FOB, European prices at approximately 1000 USD per ton CFR Hamburg, and Asia-Pacific prices ranging from 800 USD per ton in China to 950 USD per ton CFR Busan in South Korea, and Latin American prices at around 950 USD per ton CIF in Brazil, with regional price differences resulting from factors such as transportation costs, trade policies, and local demand patterns, and also influenced by exchange rates and regional economic conditions.
Propylene prices are expected to remain driven by supply-demand imbalances and trade policy developments through 2026-2027, with key risk factors including changes in global energy prices, shifts in trade policies, and fluctuations in demand from major industries, and buyers and sellers should be prepared for potential price volatility, with a forecasted increase in prices in 2026, and buyers should consider securing forward contracts to mitigate risks, while sellers should be prepared to adapt to changing market conditions, and monitor trade policy developments closely.