Cyclohexane prices declined across all tracked regions in August 2026, indicating a broad-based softening in market conditions. North America recorded the highest price at USD 1.06/KG, followed by Europe at USD 1.02/KG and India at USD 0.97/KG, while Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia, and the Middle East registered lower levels of USD 0.83/KG, USD 0.82/KG, and USD 0.80/KG, respectively. The magnitude of the declines ranged from 2.8% in North America to 13.7% in Northeast Asia.
The downward movement reflected weaker market fundamentals across key supply chains, with feedstock benzene economics, production availability, inventory positions, and downstream demand influencing procurement conditions. Cyclohexane consumption remained closely linked to nylon intermediates, adipic acid, caprolactam, solvents, and other chemical applications. Buyers generally adopted cautious procurement strategies, limiting inventory accumulation while monitoring demand recovery and feedstock cost movements.
Regional Cyclohexane Prices Outlook – August 2026: Where Are Prices Highest?
- North America: USD 1.06/KG
- Europe: USD 1.02/KG
- India: USD 0.97/KG
- Southeast Asia: USD 0.83/KG
- Northeast Asia: USD 0.82/KG
- Middle East: USD 0.80/KG
North America recorded the highest cyclohexane price at USD 1.06/KG, while the Middle East recorded the lowest at USD 0.80/KG. The regional spread reflected differences in feedstock economics, operating rates, trade flows, logistics, and downstream purchasing requirements.
The sharpest decline was observed in Northeast Asia at 13.7%, followed by the Middle East at 13.0% and India at 12.6%. By comparison, North America experienced a more moderate 2.8% decrease. These differences indicate that regional supply-demand balances and local procurement conditions played an important role in determining the pace of price adjustment.
Regional Price Analysis of Cyclohexane Prices – August 2026
Europe
Europe recorded cyclohexane prices of USD 1.02/KG, down 5.6%. The market remained influenced by feedstock costs, chemical-sector operating conditions, and the availability of imported and domestically supplied material.
Demand from nylon intermediates, solvents, and chemical manufacturing remained important, although purchasing activity was cautious amid softer pricing. Buyers generally focused on maintaining adequate inventory while avoiding unnecessary exposure to further market declines.
India
India reported cyclohexane prices of USD 0.97/KG, representing a 12.6% decrease. The significant decline reflected softer market conditions and weaker pricing momentum across regional chemical supply chains.
Demand from chemical processing, nylon-related applications, and downstream manufacturing provided an underlying consumption base. Procurement teams remained price-sensitive, favoring shorter purchasing cycles and closely tracking feedstock and import economics.
Northeast Asia
Northeast Asia recorded prices of USD 0.82/KG, down 13.7%, representing the largest decline among the tracked regions. The market remained closely connected to regional petrochemical production, feedstock availability, and downstream chemical manufacturing activity.
Demand from adipic acid, caprolactam, nylon, and other chemical applications remained important, but weaker purchasing conditions contributed to the downward price movement. Buyers were generally cautious about inventory commitments and monitored production rates closely.
Middle East
The Middle East registered the lowest price at USD 0.80/KG, declining 13.0%. The region's petrochemical infrastructure and access to hydrocarbon-based feedstocks provided an important foundation for chemical production economics.
Downstream demand remained linked to industrial chemicals, solvents, and polymer-related applications. Procurement conditions remained competitive, with buyers benefiting from relatively low regional pricing while continuing to assess export availability and logistics.
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia recorded cyclohexane prices of USD 0.83/KG, down 5.7%. The market was influenced by regional petrochemical availability, imported material costs, and demand from downstream chemical and polymer industries.
Purchasing remained measured as buyers responded to declining prices and sought to optimize inventory positions. Regional trade flows and freight economics continued to influence delivered costs across individual markets.
North America
North America recorded the highest cyclohexane price at USD 1.06/KG, although it experienced the smallest decline of 2.8%. The relatively limited price contraction indicated comparatively more resilient regional pricing conditions.
Demand from chemical manufacturing, nylon intermediates, and specialty applications supported consumption. Buyers remained attentive to feedstock costs and domestic production economics, while the higher regional price encouraged careful contract and inventory management.
Supply and Demand Overview – August 2026
Cyclohexane supply remained closely linked to benzene availability, refinery and petrochemical operating rates, hydrogenation capacity, inventories, and regional trade flows. Softer pricing across all tracked markets indicated that supply conditions remained sufficient relative to immediate purchasing requirements, while lower demand intensity reduced upward pricing pressure.
Demand dynamics across major downstream sectors remained as follows:
- Nylon and Polyamide Production: Moderate demand
- Adipic Acid: Stable demand
- Caprolactam: Moderate demand
- Solvents and Chemical Processing: Stable demand
- Industrial Applications: Moderate demand
The overall supply-demand balance favored buyers during August, with widespread price declines across all regions. Procurement teams were able to adopt more selective purchasing strategies, while producers faced pressure to align operating rates and inventories with prevailing downstream consumption.
Key Factors Affecting Prices – Monthly Perspective
- Raw Material Availability: Benzene availability and pricing remained important to cyclohexane production economics, with changes in feedstock costs influencing producer margins and offers.
- Downstream Demand: Consumption from nylon, adipic acid, caprolactam, solvents, and chemical processing applications influenced purchasing requirements, with softer demand limiting price support.
- Logistics: Freight, port operations, storage, and regional transportation costs contributed to differences in delivered cyclohexane prices between producing and consuming markets.
- Energy Costs: Energy requirements associated with hydrogenation, processing, storage, and transportation continued to affect production and distribution costs.
- Trade Dynamics: Import and export flows influenced regional availability, particularly where buyers relied on international supply to supplement domestic production.
Recent Developments (August Highlights)
- Cyclohexane prices declined across all six tracked regions during August 2026.
- Northeast Asia registered the steepest monthly decline at 13.7%, indicating particularly weak regional pricing momentum.
- Middle Eastern prices remained the lowest among the tracked markets at USD 0.80/KG.
- North America maintained the highest price at USD 1.06/KG while recording the most moderate decline of 2.8%.
The broad-based downward movement indicated a market characterized by sufficient availability and cautious downstream procurement, with regional supply-chain structures determining the extent of price adjustments.
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Cyclohexane Price Chart Analysis – Monthly Movement
The Cyclohexane Price Chart for August 2026 indicates a broad decline across all major regions. The chart highlights the contrast between North America's comparatively resilient pricing and the sharper corrections recorded across Northeast Asia, the Middle East, and India.
- Early August: Market conditions were influenced by feedstock economics, available inventories, and cautious downstream purchasing, establishing a softer pricing environment.
- Mid-August: Continued pressure from subdued demand and adequate supply reinforced the downward market direction across major regions.
- Late August: Prices remained under pressure, although the magnitude of the decline varied regionally, with North America showing greater resilience than Asian and Middle Eastern markets.
The price chart helps procurement managers identify regional cost differences and evaluate the timing of purchases. It also supports inventory planning, supplier negotiations, contract reviews, and assessment of opportunities to source from lower-cost markets.
Cyclohexane Price Index & Historical Analysis
The Cyclohexane Price Index during August 2026 reflected a broad-based downward movement, with every tracked region registering a decline. Northeast Asia experienced the largest reduction at 13.7%, while North America recorded the smallest at 2.8%, highlighting significant differences in regional market sensitivity.
Cyclohexane pricing historically responds to changes in benzene costs, petrochemical operating rates, downstream nylon-chain demand, inventory cycles, and international trade. Market movements can therefore accelerate when feedstock conditions and downstream purchasing trends move in the same direction.
Key structural drivers include:
- Benzene availability and feedstock economics
- Cyclohexane production and processing capacity
- Nylon, adipic acid, and caprolactam manufacturing cycles
The August pricing pattern indicates that regional fundamentals remained more influential than a single global market trend. For procurement teams, monitoring feedstock economics alongside downstream operating rates remains essential for anticipating changes in replacement costs.
What Is Cyclohexane?
Cyclohexane is a colorless, flammable cyclic hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C6H12. It is produced primarily through the hydrogenation of benzene and serves as an important intermediate in the petrochemical and chemical industries.
Cyclohexane is valued for its chemical properties and its role as a feedstock for manufacturing important intermediates. Its largest industrial significance is associated with the production of nylon-related chemicals.
Key applications include:
- Adipic acid production
- Caprolactam production
- Nylon and polyamide manufacturing
- Solvents and chemical processing
- Industrial and specialty chemical applications
The commodity is strategically important because its derivatives form part of the supply chain for engineering plastics, fibers, industrial materials, and consumer products. Consequently, changes in cyclohexane availability and pricing can affect broader nylon and chemical manufacturing cost structures.
Cyclohexane Price Forecast – Next 12 Months
The cyclohexane price outlook for the next 12 months is expected to remain volatile-to-stable, with the potential for further price adjustments depending on benzene economics, downstream nylon-chain demand, production rates, and inventory conditions. The widespread declines observed in August indicate that buyers currently hold stronger negotiating leverage in several markets.
Key growth drivers include:
- Recovery in nylon and polyamide manufacturing
- Higher adipic acid and caprolactam consumption
- Improvement in industrial chemical demand
- Increased petrochemical operating rates
- Restocking activity among downstream buyers
Potential risks include:
- Further weakness in downstream demand
- Excess cyclohexane or derivative inventories
- Declines in benzene and related feedstock costs
- Production disruptions affecting regional balances
- Freight and international trade disruptions
Overall, the market is likely to remain sensitive to the relationship between feedstock economics and downstream chemical demand. A sustained recovery in nylon-chain consumption could provide price support, while continued inventory pressure and subdued purchasing could prolong the softer pricing environment.
FAQs About Cyclohexane Prices Insights & Market Analysis
What does the Cyclohexane Price Index indicate in August 2026?
The index indicates broad-based price weakness, with all tracked regions recording declines. Northeast Asia registered the largest decrease at 13.7%, while North America recorded the smallest at 2.8%.
How does the Cyclohexane Price Chart help procurement managers?
The chart enables procurement managers to compare regional prices, evaluate market direction, optimize inventory levels, negotiate supplier contracts, and identify changes in sourcing economics.
What is the cyclohexane price forecast for the next 12 months?
Cyclohexane prices are expected to remain volatile-to-stable, with future movements shaped by benzene costs, downstream nylon-chain demand, production rates, inventories, and international trade conditions.
How IMARC Pricing Database Can Help
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