In Q1 2025, the U.S. Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) market witnessed a mixed yet overall downward price trend, closing the quarter at USD 165/MT FOB USGC, down from early January. The quarter began with stable pricing driven by balanced supply-demand dynamics and efficient inventory management despite economic uncertainty and seasonal construction slowdowns. However, by late January, bearish market conditions took hold as frigid weather disrupted logistics and weakened procurement activity, leading to a price decline.

Why did the Ethylene Dichloride Price Change in July 2025? The EDC Spot Price in the U.S. dropped significantly by 32.5% quarter-on-quarter, settling at USD 94/MT FOB USGC by the end of June 2025. The drastic fall in the Price Index was largely driven by persistent oversupply, weak downstream demand, and intensified global competition.