The PENT Price Trend moved upward across most major markets during Q2 2026, with prices supported mainly by higher feedstock costs and steady demand from industries using pentaerythritol. During the quarter, formaldehyde and acetaldehyde costs increased, while broader energy-cost pressure also added to production expenses.
As a result, PENT Prices increased in Asia, Europe, North America, and South America, although the size of the increase was different from one market to another. Pentaerythritol, commonly known as PENT, is an important chemical used in several industrial applications. It is widely connected with alkyd resins, coatings, paints, lubricants, and other specialty chemical products.
Because of this, its price can be influenced not only by the chemical itself but also by raw material costs, energy expenses, transportation conditions, and buying activity from downstream industries.
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The second quarter of 2026 was generally positive for the PENT market. Prices moved higher during the quarter in all the markets covered in the available data. However, the increases were not equally strong everywhere.
One of the main reasons behind the increase was the rise in formaldehyde and acetaldehyde feedstock costs. When the cost of producing a chemical increases, producers and exporters generally need to adjust their selling prices to protect production margins. This was an important factor behind the Q2 movement in PENT.
Energy costs also played a role. Broader energy-market pressure connected with the USA-Israel vs Iran conflict added another layer of cost pressure to chemical production and logistics. These conditions helped keep the overall market firm during the quarter.
At the same time, demand remained relatively steady. Buyers from the alkyd resin, coating, and lubricant industries continued to require PENT, preventing a major decline in prices even when some markets experienced corrections toward the end of the quarter.
The Q2 2026 data shows noticeable differences between individual markets.
Taiwan recorded a quarterly increase of approximately 16.21%, making it one of the stronger performers during the period. Export prices on an FOB Kaohsiung basis moved higher as production costs increased. However, June brought a correction, with prices falling by around 1.68% as buyers adjusted their purchasing activity.
China also experienced a significant increase. The PENT Price Trend in China rose by approximately 12.27% during Q2. FOB Qingdao prices were supported by higher feedstock costs and steady demand. In June, the market corrected by about 1.91%.
South Korea saw its imported PENT Prices increase by around 12.00% during Q2. The market was influenced by firm China-origin prices, which were reflected in CIF Busan import values. June brought a correction of approximately 1.87%.
India's domestic market recorded a more moderate quarterly increase of around 3.67%. Ex-Ankleshwar prices increased during the quarter, but the June correction was much sharper than in several other markets. Prices fell by approximately 6.25% in June as buyers adjusted procurement.
The European markets also recorded gains, although most remained below the 10% level for the quarter. Sweden registered an increase of approximately 9.16%, while Spain rose by around 9.44%. Italy increased by approximately 8.98%, and Germany recorded a gain of around 9.97%.
Russia saw PENT prices rise by approximately 7.88% during Q2. As with other markets, higher feedstock and energy-related costs contributed to the increase.
In the United States, imported PENT prices from Taiwan increased by approximately 18.86%, based on CIF Houston pricing. Firm Taiwan export prices were passed through into the US import market. Unlike several other markets, the US market continued to rise in June, with prices increasing by another 4.31%.
Brazil also recorded a strong quarterly increase. CIF Santos prices for China-origin PENT increased by approximately 17.39% during Q2. June prices continued to move higher, gaining around 1.78%.