Oxea announced price increases for a broad portfolio of oxo intermediates in Europe, citing persistent increases in raw material, energy and supply chain costs alongside prevailing supply-demand conditions. The new pricing took effect Oct. 1, 2026, or as permitted under existing customer contracts.
In Europe, 2-Ethylhexanol saw the largest increase among listed products, rising by €70/mt. n-Butanol and isobutanol each rose by €60/mt.
n-Butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, n-propanol and n-propyl acetate each increased by €50/mt in Europe. Neopentyl glycol rose by €80/mt for molten grade and €60/mt for 90% slurry grade.
Outside Europe, Oxea raised 2-EH by $80/mt, n-butanol and isobutanol by $70/mt each, and n-butyl acetate by $60/mt. In North America and Mexico, it announced a $0.035/lb increase for 2-EH.
2-Ethylhexanol is a key feedstock for plasticizers, while butanols and propanol derivatives are widely used as solvents and intermediates in coatings, adhesives, paints and inks.
