Global Best Chemical & Petrochemicals Data Base, Chemical Prices

The global Polycarbonate Price market recorded a significant upward movement during the quarter, with prices increasing across North America, APAC, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America. The broad-based price appreciation reflected a combination of stronger downstream demand, higher feedstock costs, tighter regional availability, elevated freight expenses, and changing import economics. According to ChemAnalyst Polycarbonate Price: - https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/polycarbonate-47 Polycarbonate is an engineering thermoplastic widely used in automotive components, electrical and electronics applications, construction materials, optical products, medical equipment, packaging, and consumer goods. Because its production economics are closely linked to upstream petrochemical costs and regional supply-demand conditions, the Polycarbonate Price Trend can vary considerably between markets. During the quarter, the strongest increase among the assessed markets ...

The 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) Price market showed regional differences during the second quarter of 2026, with North America recording an increase, China experiencing a sharp quarter-over-quarter rise and Europe remaining stable to slightly firm. According to ChemAnalyst 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate (HEMA) Price: - https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/2-hydroxyethyl-methacrylate-2267 HEMA is an important specialty methacrylate used across coatings, adhesives, sealants, inks, acrylic resins, medical materials and specialty polymers. Its ability to provide reactive hydroxyl functionality makes it valuable in formulations requiring adhesion, durability, flexibility and chemical resistance. North America 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Price Trends In North America, the 2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate Price Index increased during Q2 2026 , supported by steady demand from downstream industries. HEMA consumption remained healthy across several applications. Key markets included UV-cura...

The HASE Acrylic Rheology Modifier Price market recorded a notable upward movement across major regions during the latest quarter, with supply tightness, freight costs, raw material inflation and cautious procurement emerging as the primary pricing influences. HASE, or hydrophobically modified alkali-swellable emulsion, acrylic rheology modifiers are widely used to control viscosity, flow, leveling and application performance in water-based paints, coatings, adhesives and related formulations. According to ChemAnalyst HASE Acrylic Rheology Modifier Price: - https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/hase-acrylic-rheology-modifier-3060 During the quarter, the HASE Acrylic Rheology Modifier Price Index increased by 16.74% quarter-over-quarter in the USA , while India recorded an even stronger 16.82% quarter-over-quarter increase . European markets also maintained moderate upward momentum, although spot prices experienced a slight correction toward June as downstream formulators adopted h...

The Zinc Carbonate Price market remained broadly stable to slightly firm during Q2 2026, with regional differences shaped by logistics, raw material costs, downstream demand and purchasing patterns. Zinc carbonate continued to benefit from consumption across rubber manufacturing, coatings, oil and gas applications, pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals. According to ChemAnalyst Zinc Carbonate Price: - https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/zinc-carbonate-1668 In North America, zinc carbonate prices hovered around USD 1,850/MT on an FOB basis during Q2 2026. The market maintained a relatively balanced position as steady industrial demand supported transactions while supply availability prevented significant upward price movement. In APAC, India recorded a 0.90% quarter-over-quarter increase in the Zinc Carbonate Price Index , with import logistics playing an important role in the increase. The average zinc carbonate price in India was approximately USD 1,695.59/MT during the quar...

The Cellulose Ether Price market moved higher across major regions during the quarter ending June 2026, with North America, APAC, and Europe each recording price increases. The upward movement reflected a combination of feedstock economics, energy costs, production expenses, logistics, and downstream demand. According to ChemAnalyst Cellulose Ether Price: - https://www.chemanalyst.com/Pricing-data/cellulose-ether-1155 In the United States , the Cellulose Ether Price Index increased by 4.15% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) , with the average price reaching approximately USD 4,059/MT . The increase indicates modest cost-push pressure while overall availability remained relatively balanced. In China , the Cellulose Ether Price Index rose by 5.20% QoQ , reaching an average of approximately USD 4,174/MT . Higher upstream energy costs contributed to firmer pricing, although market conditions remained broadly stable. In Germany , the Cellulose Ether Price Index advanced by 3.18% QoQ , with the av...