Oxea Expands September Price Actions Across Oxo Intermediates
Oxea has announced another round of price increases for oxo intermediates, effective Oct. 1 or as contracts allow.
The new action covers Europe, other global markets and, for 2-ethylhexanol, North America and Mexico. Oxea cited supply-and-demand conditions along with sustained increases in raw-material, energy and supply-chain costs. Industry reporting reproducing the supplier notice confirms the new adjustments.
| Product | Europe, €/mt | Rest of world, $/mt | North America/Mexico, $/lb. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Ethylhexanol | +70 | +80 | +0.035 |
| n-Butanol | +60 | +70 | — |
| Isobutanol | +60 | +70 | — |
| n-Butyl acetate | +50 | +60 | — |
| Isobutyl acetate | +50 | — | — |
| n-Propanol | +50 | — | — |
| n-Propyl acetate | +50 | — | — |
| Neopentyl glycol, molten | +80 | — | — |
| Neopentyl glycol slurry 90% | +60 | — | — |
The Sept. 29 action follows separate Oxea notices dated Sept. 15 and Sept. 18 that PCI previously reported.
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