Benzyl Chloride Prices Today 2025: Index, Trend, Chart, News, Demand
The global benzyl chloride market experienced a mixed pricing trend in recent months, influenced by several key macroeconomic and supply-side factors. Benzyl chloride, a colorless liquid primarily used as an intermediate in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and surfactants, has shown fluctuations in price due to variable demand from downstream sectors and shifting raw material availability. In Q2 2025, benzyl chloride prices witnessed volatility in major regions such as Asia, Europe, and North America. In Asia, particularly China and India, where benzyl chloride production is significant, prices remained under moderate pressure due to softening demand from the agrochemical and dye intermediates segments. Inventory levels remained relatively high following earlier restocking cycles, which contributed to weaker purchasing enthusiasm from end-users. Meanwhile, upstream toluene prices, a key feedstock for benzyl chloride, also showed minor fluctuations, add...