In Q1 2025, the Diisopropyl Ether market saw downward pressure across most regions, with Belgium experiencing a significant decline of 5.8%, bringing prices to $1818/MT, primarily due to weak demand in key sectors like automotive and chemicals, compounded by economic uncertainty. Germany followed with a 5.7% decrease, bringing prices to $1783/MT, driven by subdued consumption in manufacturing and supply chain disruptions. Turkey also saw a 5.7% drop to $1842/MT, attributed to lower export demand and slower domestic industrial activity. South Korea experienced a slight 0.3% decline to $1652/MT, reflecting the broader economic slowdown, while China saw a minimal drop of 0.1%, reaching $1624/MT, influenced by weaker domestic consumption amid economic restructurings. Saudi Arabia recorded a 1.8% decline to $1730/MT due to reduced demand in chemicals and manufacturing, exacerbated by global economic challenges and logistical constraints. Overall, the market sentiment remained subdued due to persistent economic uncertainty, weak demand across key industries, oversupply in some regions, and ongoing supply chain issues, leading to price declines in most regions during the quarter.






