Current Global Acetone Price Trend & Outlook – 2026

Acetone Prices in August 2026 showed mixed regional movement, with five of the six tracked regions recording increases while the Middle East moved lower. According to IMARC Group’s August 2026 price-tracking database and methodology, regional benchmarks ranged from USD 0.67/KG in the Middle East to USD 1.36/KG in Europe. The supplied movements indicate a broadly firm pricing environment across most regions, led by North America at 14.9% and Southeast Asia at 13.0%. Buyers can use the Acetone Price Forecast 2026 to assess regional benchmarks, historical movements, and potential procurement risks. The Acetone Price Trend during August was influenced by supply availability, downstream solvent demand, freight economics, and regional cost differences.

Acetone Prices August 2026: Regional Price Snapshot

• Africa: USD 0.95/KG — 8.0% ↑ Up
• Northeast Asia: USD 0.96/KG — 5.5% ↑ Up
• Europe: USD 1.36/KG — 10.6% ↑ Up
• Middle East: USD 0.67/KG — 10.7% ↓ Down
• Southeast Asia: USD 0.78/KG — 13.0% ↑ Up
• North America: USD 1.08/KG — 14.9% ↑ Up

The August spread shows significant regional cost differences, with Europe recording the highest benchmark and the Middle East the lowest. North America and Southeast Asia registered the strongest upward movements, while Northeast Asia increased more moderately. Africa also moved higher. The divergence suggests that regional supply availability, downstream demand, feedstock economics, freight, and local inventory conditions are influencing procurement costs differently.

Acetone Price Trend 2026: Which Regions Recorded the Strongest Movement?

Regional performance was predominantly positive in August. North America recorded the strongest increase at 14.9%, followed by Southeast Asia at 13.0% and Europe at 10.6%. Africa increased by 8.0%, while Northeast Asia rose by 5.5%.

The Middle East was the only region to record a decline, falling 10.7%. Its benchmark of USD 0.67/KG was also the lowest among the supplied observations. By contrast, Europe stood at USD 1.36/KG, representing the highest regional benchmark.

For procurement teams, the difference between the lowest and highest reported prices highlights the importance of evaluating regional sourcing options, transportation costs, supplier availability, and delivered economics rather than comparing nominal prices alone.

August 2026 Price Analysis: What Regional Data Are Available for Acetone?

North America Acetone Prices: USA

The supplied dataset provides a North America regional benchmark of USD 1.08/KG, with a 14.9% upward movement. A separate USA-specific price was not supplied, so a country-level benchmark should not be inferred from the regional figure.

The increase indicates stronger pricing pressure across the regional benchmark. Procurement teams should monitor solvent demand, refinery and chemical-sector operating rates, inventories, and logistics when evaluating supplier quotations.

Asia-Pacific Acetone Prices: Japan, India And China

The supplied data provide regional rather than country-specific observations. Northeast Asia was priced at USD 0.96/KG, with a 5.5% increase, while Southeast Asia reached USD 0.78/KG, rising 13.0%.

Separate prices for Japan, India, and China were not included in the verified dataset. Therefore, individual country prices should not be estimated. The regional movements point to differing supply-demand conditions across Asian procurement hubs.

South America Acetone Prices: Brazil

No South America or Brazil-specific benchmark was included in the supplied August 2026 dataset. Consequently, a verified Brazilian price or country-specific movement cannot be stated without additional source data.

Acetone Supply and Demand Outlook – August 2026

Supply-demand conditions remained important to regional price formation during August. Acetone availability is closely linked to production economics in the phenol-acetone chain, operating rates, feedstock costs, plant maintenance, and regional inventory levels.

Demand comes from several downstream industries, including coatings, adhesives, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cleaning products, plastics, and chemical processing. Stronger purchasing from these sectors can tighten spot availability, particularly when producers operate at reduced rates.

Regional freight costs can further widen price differences. Import-dependent buyers may therefore face higher delivered costs even when the underlying regional benchmark remains relatively stable.

Acetone Price Index & Historical Analysis: August 2026 Movement

The Acetone Price Index provides a useful reference for evaluating monthly regional price movements and identifying divergence between sourcing locations. In August 2026, the supplied benchmarks ranged from USD 0.67/KG in the Middle East to USD 1.36/KG in Europe.

A precise comparison with the prior quarter requires verified May, June, and July 2026 index observations. Since those values were not included in the supplied dataset, a numerical quarterly index change should not be fabricated.

For procurement analysts, an Acetone price history chart can help identify recurring seasonal movements, regional premiums, and changes in supplier competitiveness over multiple reporting periods.

Acetone Price Forecast 2026: What Could Happen Over The Next 12 Months?

Over the next 12 months, acetone pricing is expected to remain sensitive to feedstock costs, phenol-acetone production economics, downstream solvent demand, plant operating rates, inventories, freight, and trade conditions.

A tightening in production availability or stronger demand from coatings, adhesives, pharmaceutical, and personal-care applications could support higher prices. Conversely, improved operating rates, greater inventories, or weaker downstream consumption could ease procurement pressure.

For buyers, scenario-based planning is preferable to relying on one fixed projection. Procurement teams should monitor supplier operating rates, regional inventory levels, freight developments, and feedstock economics when preparing annual purchasing budgets.

Key Factors Affecting Acetone Prices: Monthly Perspective

Several variables can influence monthly pricing:

• Feedstock costs: Changes in benzene, propylene, and related petrochemical economics can affect production costs.
• Phenol-acetone operating rates: Acetone supply is strongly influenced by phenol production and integrated plant utilization.
• Downstream demand: Coatings, adhesives, solvents, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and cleaning applications influence consumption.
• Energy costs: Higher power and fuel expenses can increase chemical production and processing costs.
• Freight: Ocean freight, port costs, and regional logistics affect delivered prices.
• Plant maintenance: Planned or unplanned shutdowns can temporarily tighten regional availability.
• Inventory levels: Low inventories can increase purchasing pressure, while sufficient stocks may limit price increases.
• Trade flows: Import requirements, export availability, tariffs, and other trade measures can alter regional price relationships.
• Currency movements: Exchange-rate changes can affect the effective cost for international buyers.

What Is Acetone and Where Is It Used?

Acetone is a colorless, highly volatile organic solvent with a characteristic odor. It is widely used because of its strong solvency, rapid evaporation, and compatibility with numerous industrial formulations.

Major applications include paints and coatings, adhesives, inks, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, cleaning products, plastics, and chemical processing. It is also used as an intermediate or processing solvent in several manufacturing operations.

Acetone Recent Developments: August 2026 Highlights

August pricing showed broad regional increases, with North America recording the strongest upward movement among the supplied regions at 14.9%. Southeast Asia followed at 13.0%, while Europe increased by 10.6%. Africa and Northeast Asia also recorded positive movements of 8.0% and 5.5%, respectively.

The Middle East moved in the opposite direction, declining by 10.7%. This divergence highlights the importance of regional supply availability, operating rates, downstream demand, freight, and inventory conditions.

For procurement teams, capacity utilization, plant maintenance announcements, trade-flow changes, and supplier operating decisions should remain key monitoring points when assessing upcoming price movements.

FAQs About Acetone Pricing Insights & Trend Analysis:

What Does the Acetone Price Chart Show?

The Acetone Price Chart compares regional benchmarks and their latest movements. In August 2026, Europe recorded the highest supplied price at USD 1.36/KG, while the Middle East recorded the lowest at USD 0.67/KG.

What Is the Acetone Price Index in August 2026?

The Acetone Price Index reflects regional benchmark movements used to assess pricing direction and geographic differences. In August 2026, five supplied regions increased, while the Middle East declined by 10.7%.

What Is the Acetone Price Forecast 2026?

The Acetone Price Forecast 2026 depends on feedstock costs, phenol-acetone production, downstream demand, inventories, freight, plant operating rates, and trade conditions. Buyers should use scenario-based planning and continuously monitor these variables when preparing procurement budgets.

How IMARC Group Helps with Acetone Pricing Analysis

IMARC Group tracks acetone prices across key regions using a structured price-tracking methodology to support procurement and supply-chain decisions. August 2026 data showed price increases in most regions, with North America and Southeast Asia recording the strongest movements, while the Middle East saw a decline. Historical pricing data helps buyers compare supplier quotes, understand regional price differences, and plan purchases more effectively. Going forward, feedstock costs, production rates, downstream demand, freight expenses, and inventory levels will remain important factors influencing acetone prices.

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