The Paraxylene Price Trend Q2 2026 showed a strong upward movement across major global markets. Prices were supported by higher crude oil and feedstock costs, tighter supply conditions, and firm demand from downstream polyester and PET industries.
Geopolitical uncertainty and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz also affected international trade flows, increasing freight and replacement costs in several regions.
Paraxylene is a key raw material for producing purified terephthalic acid (PTA), w