The **H Acid Price Trend** Q2 2026 remained firm across major markets, supported by supply constraints arising from the Iran-USA conflict, higher naphthalene feedstock costs, and steady downstream demand. Disruptions to trade flows and tighter raw material availability increased production and replacement costs, while demand from textile dyes, pigments, printing inks, leather chemicals, and paper-related applications provided continued market support.
During April and May, the market maintained an upward trajectory as supply availability remained restricted and procurement activity stayed active. The H Acid Price Chart reflected this sustained strength across the monitored markets. Toward the end of the quarter, market conditions remained firm despite cautious purchasing activity.
The H Acid Price Index continued to reflect elevated market conditions, supported by higher feedstock costs, constrained supply, logistical challenges, and healthy downstream consumption.
The H Acid Price Trend in China remained on a firm upward trajectory during Q2 2026. Export prices were supported by supply constraints associated with the Iran-USA conflict, which affected export availability and regional trade flows.
Rising naphthalene feedstock prices increased manufacturing costs, while steady demand from textile dyes, pigments, printing inks, leather chemicals, and paper industries reinforced market support.
Supply remained relatively tight, and balanced inventories together with firm export inquiries supported the market throughout the quarter. In June 2026, H Acid Prices in China increased by approximately 0.6%, supported by continuing supply constraints, elevated feedstock costs, and firm supplier offers.
The market continued to reflect elevated fundamentals as logistical challenges and higher production costs maintained pressure on pricing.
The H Acid Price Trend in Indonesia remained firm during Q2 2026, following the stronger China FOB trend. Elevated export offers and higher import replacement costs supported the domestic market.
Rising naphthalene feedstock prices increased production expenses in the supply chain, while demand from textile dyes, pigments, printing inks, leather chemicals, and paper industries remained supportive.
Constrained import availability, disciplined supplier pricing, and consistent procurement activity further strengthened the market. In June 2026, **H Acid Prices** in Indonesia increased by approximately 0.1%, supported by firm China FOB offers, higher import costs, and resilient downstream demand.
The H Acid Price Trend in India maintained a firm upward trajectory during Q2 2026. The market followed the stronger China FOB trend, while elevated export offers and rising import replacement costs supported domestic pricing.
Higher naphthalene feedstock prices in China increased production costs, while healthy demand from textile dyes, pigments, printing inks, leather chemicals, and paper industries reinforced positive market sentiment.
Constrained import availability, disciplined supplier pricing, and consistent procurement activity supported the upward momentum despite cautious buying from some participants.
In June 2026, H Acid Prices in India increased by approximately 1.5%, supported by stronger China FOB offers, elevated import replacement costs, and resilient downstream demand.
The H Acid Price Trend in the USA remained firm during Q2 2026, following the stronger China FOB trend. Higher import offers and elevated replacement costs supported the domestic market.
Rising naphthalene feedstock prices increased production costs, while demand from textile dyes, pigments, printing inks, specialty chemicals, and paper industries remained healthy.