ICIS - chemical podcasts Episode 1378: PODCAST: Europe oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets subdued in August
Aug 29, 2025
Activity in the European oxo-alcohols and derivatives markets has slowed significantly in August, largely due to summer holidays and economic strains. Despite ample supply, demand remains weak, leading to slight price declines. Experts discuss the competitive pressures from Chinese imports and the strategic inventory maneuvers companies are employing. Additionally, recent tariff changes on US industrial goods entering the EU could reshape local production dynamics, while currency fluctuations add another layer of complexity to the market.
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Oxo-Alcohols Market Quiet And Oversupplied
- European oxo-alcohols saw limited activity in August due to holidays and weak demand.
- Supply remained ample across grades, keeping overall market pressure on prices.
Planned Maintenance Unlikely To Tighten Market
- Scheduled maintenance (e.g., Gazprom Neft plant) occurred but is unlikely to tighten the market given weak demand.
- Reports of isolated supply constraints didn't translate into notable market impacts.
Butyl Acetate Faces Import Pressure
- Butyl acetate prices dipped early in August before stabilising as supply stayed plentiful.
- Chinese import competition and long domestic stocks threaten further downward pressure.