Ester Alcohol C12 Prices: Trend, Index, Chart, Market Analysis and Forecast for Q2 2026
According to ChemAnalyst , The Ester Alcohol C12 Prices recorded divergent regional trends during the second quarter of 2026, with feedstock costs, supply availability, inventory positions, and downstream purchasing patterns shaping price movements across major markets. While the Asian market experienced a substantial increase, European and North American markets remained comparatively softer due to comfortable inventories and balanced supply-demand fundamentals. In APAC , China emerged as the strongest market during the quarter. The Ester Alcohol C12 Price Index in China increased by 25.83% quarter-over-quarter , primarily because of higher feedstock costs and firmer production economics. The average Ester Alcohol C12 price was approximately USD 1,451.67/MT , based on term assessments. In contrast, the European market remained under downward pressure throughout the quarter. Adequate regional availability, comfortable inventories, and cautious purchasing from downstream industries lim...