Petroleum Resin Prices Index: Trend, News, Graph and Demand


The petroleum resin market has experienced notable price fluctuations in recent quarters, influenced by a combination of supply dynamics, geopolitical developments, and shifts in end-use sector demand. As of early 2025, prices in key regions such as North America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe have reflected varying trends based on regional conditions, raw material availability, trade flows, and downstream consumption patterns. Petroleum resins, which are derived primarily from by-products of petroleum cracking, are essential components in adhesives, coatings, rubber compounding, and printing inks. Given their heavy reliance on crude oil derivatives, the price of petroleum resins often tracks changes in upstream feedstock markets, making them sensitive to crude oil price volatility.

In North America, petroleum resin prices showed a downward trend in the first quarter of 2025, reversing the gains observed at the end of 2024. Early in the year, there was a brief price rally fueled by higher import costs from Asia and temporary supply constraints. These were driven by tight shipping availability and elevated freight rates, coupled with limited inventories across some downstream sectors. Moreover, infrastructure spending in the United States, particularly in energy development and data center construction, initially supported resin demand, especially for use in adhesives and construction coatings. Automotive industry demand also contributed to early-quarter strength as vehicle production picked up momentum. However, as the quarter progressed, supply-side relief emerged. Asian producers ramped up output following the Lunar New Year holidays, and international freight costs declined sharply, improving resin availability across North American ports. Despite steady demand in construction and modest gains in automotive applications, a combination of high stock levels and cautious purchasing behaviors led buyers to adopt a conservative approach. This restrained buying interest pushed prices lower through the quarter. By the end of Q1, resin prices had declined significantly in the region, settling at USD 1290 per metric ton CFR Savannah. Market sentiment remained cautious due to broader economic uncertainties and slower-than-expected recovery in some industrial sectors.

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The Asia-Pacific region saw a contrasting trend, with petroleum resin prices rising by approximately 4.4 percent quarter-on-quarter in the first three months of 2025. At the beginning of the quarter, supply shortages and surging production costs contributed to a sharp price increase. Rising crude oil prices, together with pre-holiday manufacturing slowdowns in China, created upward pressure. Many manufacturers temporarily reduced operations ahead of the Lunar New Year, resulting in constrained resin availability. Downstream buyers, anticipating limited supply and potential logistical delays, moved to secure inventory in advance. Additional support came from strong foreign demand, particularly from U.S. importers seeking to front-load purchases ahead of possible tariff implementations on Chinese-origin goods. As a result, prices surged during the early part of the quarter. Following the holiday period, production resumed and supply gradually normalized, which helped stabilize the market. Declining crude oil prices contributed to easing cost pressures, while demand from the construction sector remained steady. However, weakness in automotive manufacturing slightly dampened overall offtake. Toward the end of Q1, prices began to soften slightly but remained elevated compared to the previous quarter. The average price at quarter-end was around USD 1150 per metric ton FOB Qingdao, reflecting a net gain due to strong early-quarter demand and temporary supply bottlenecks.

Europe’s petroleum resin market experienced downward price pressure throughout Q1 2025, reflecting a different set of challenges. The region was impacted by weak demand across key sectors such as construction and automotive, compounded by macroeconomic uncertainty and trade tensions with the United States. Although crude oil prices briefly rose early in the year, providing some cost-side pressure, this failed to translate into higher resin prices due to tepid downstream consumption. Inflationary pressures, combined with high material costs, continued to weigh on construction activity across major economies such as Germany and France. The automotive sector also remained sluggish, as automakers curtailed production in response to weak sales and economic concerns. Midway through the quarter, crude oil prices declined, easing upstream costs further. However, this was not enough to offset the impact of slowing demand. Compounding the problem, increasing trade friction between the U.S. and EU prompted exporters to redirect shipments from global to regional markets. This influx of supply led to resin oversupply within the European market, driving prices down. Germany, the largest consumer market in the EU, saw limited industrial activity and persistent demand softness. By the end of Q1, petroleum resin prices in Europe had dropped considerably compared to the previous quarter, highlighting the imbalance between supply and demand and the broader economic pressures facing the region.

Overall, the global petroleum resin market in early 2025 reflected the ongoing volatility shaped by crude oil dynamics, global trade policies, and regional demand variations. While Asia-Pacific managed to record a modest increase in resin prices due to temporary supply disruptions and strong early-quarter demand, both North America and Europe saw price declines driven by improved supply conditions and cautious downstream consumption. Looking ahead, the market remains sensitive to crude oil price fluctuations, changes in global freight logistics, and evolving geopolitical developments. Recovery in key end-use sectors such as construction and automotive will be critical in shaping the direction of petroleum resin prices in the coming quarters. Traders, manufacturers, and end-users are likely to remain vigilant, closely monitoring economic signals and policy shifts to navigate the complex dynamics of this vital commodity market.

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