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MalaysiaBy Q1 2025, Methyl Chloride, FOB Hamburg (Industrial Grade (99.9%)) prices were at $1021.67/MT, down by -1.13% from Q4 2024. The global market was still in a balanced position, with China and Germany still seeing stable production levels. Demand from the automotive and electronics industries was improving, but overall market sentiment was still cautious. The industry was still cautious for any possible swings in demand and supply dynamics in the coming quarters.
By Q1 2025, Methyl Chloride, FOB Hamburg (Industrial Grade (99.9%)) prices were at $1021.67/MT, down by -1.13% from Q4 2024. The global market was still in a balanced position, with China and Germany still seeing stable production levels. Demand from the automotive and electronics industries was improving, but overall market sentiment was still cautious. The industry was still cautious for any possible swings in demand and supply dynamics in the coming quarters.
Starting Q1 2025, CIF Nhava Sheva (Industrial Grade (99.9%)) prices corrected marginally to $590/MT, a 3.75% decline compared to the last quarter. Prices were pushed over due to slightly lower demand from the downstream chemical industry and heavy product availability from China. Post-festival slowdown and low industrial activity in the beginning of the year also impacted domestic consumption. With customers postponing bulk purchases and adequate stocks in hand, the Indian market was subdued during most of the quarter.
In coming into Q4 2024, Methyl Chloride, FOB Hamburg (Industrial Grade (99.9%)) prices continued to stay under pressure and stabilized at $1033.33/MT, down from Q3 by a minor amount of -0.32%. The market recorded consistent demand coming from the chemical processing industries but not enough to fuel a significant recovery. Also, buyers remained cautious while being surrounded by excess stock availability, which kept the prices stable.
During the last quarter of 2024, Methyl Chloride, CIF Nhava Sheva (Industrial Grade (99.9%)) prices continued to make small increments, averaging $613/MT, a 2.00% increase over Q3. Holiday-season driven downstream packaging and solvent demand propelled procurement activity upward. At the same time, Chinese port operations were slowed by peak season congestion and diversion of ships, causing slight supply tightness, also supporting the price rally in the Indian market. This was also a period of increased inventory restocking, with buyers preparing for expected demand in early Q1 next year.
In Q3 2024, FOB Hamburg (Industrial Grade (99.9%)), Methyl Chloride market witnessed a declining trend, largely because of plentiful supply and slow demand from major industries. Prices were quoted at $1036.67/MT, which was down by -5.96% compared to Q2. The declining trend in the market was also driven by weak demand in Germany, where industrial consumption was subdued. High inventories and decreasing production costs were also factors driving the downward price trend.
By Q3 2024, the market started to recover, with CIF Nhava Sheva (Industrial Grade (99.9%)) prices regaining the ground to $601/MT, up 1.35% from the last quarter. The increase was due to renewed demand from the Indian agrochemical and silicone industries due to the seasonal crop-related formulations regaining momentum. China imports experienced a small increase in FOB prices, led by higher energy costs and feedstock cost pressures. Further, unabated buying demand ahead of the holiday season contributed to a slight increase in India inventories’ tightening, backing a small uptrend in domestic price realizations.
Transitioning into the second quarter of 2024, Methyl Chloride prices in FOB Hamburg (Industrial Grade (99.9%)) further strengthened, going up to $1,102.33/MT, representing a 2.78% rise from Q1. The upward trend was driven by continuous demand from the agricultural industry, especially for pesticides and herbicides. Additionally, enhancements in production capacity and continuous recovery from supply chain disruptions aided in balancing the market despite the increasing shipping charges and port congestion in Europe, which put some pressure on overall supply dynamics.
Rolling over to Q2 2024, Methyl Chloride prices in CIF Nhava Sheva (Industrial Grade (99.9%)) weakened marginally to $593/MT, down 3.58% compared to Q1. The marginal price correction mainly resulted from the usual slowdown in demand during the post-festival restocking by the construction and pharma industries. Additionally, greater availability of product from Chinese players supported by improved logistics and smoother port handling contributed to supply-side ease. Although the general market was on an upbeat note, purchasers took a cautious stance with stable inventory levels, resulting in slight price weakening on Indian ports.
In the first quarter of 2024, a favourable trend was seen worldwide for Methyl Chloride, especially in FOB Hamburg (Industrial Grade (99.9%)), where prices skyrocketed to $1,072.50/MT, up by a massive 10.91% compared to the last quarter. This was fuelled by increasing demand from major sectors, such as construction and automotive, and increasing feedstock prices. Also, the high demand from the chemical sector drove Methyl Chloride usage, and supply chain interruptions and logistical issues also helped fuel prices upward.
In Q1 2024, India’s Methyl Chloride market imported from China, experienced a modest increase, with prices quoted at $615/MT, CIF Nhava Sheva (Industrial Grade (99.9%)), which was a 6.96% rise over the last quarter. This was primarily due to better demand from downstream sectors like pharmaceuticals, silicones, and agrochemicals. The quarter also saw consistent imports from China, where the tightening of inventory levels and solid production costs helped to drive up export prices. Also, the pre-Indian financial year-end inventory build-up helped support procurement activity. Holiday restocking and aggressive trading sentiment also helped sustain the bullish momentum in the Indian market during the quarter.
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