The Paraxylene Price Trend moved upward across major global markets during Q2 2026 as rising crude oil and naphtha costs affected the petrochemical industry. Geopolitical tensions between the USA, Israel, and Iran, along with concerns about disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, created uncertainty in international supply chains.
These developments increased feedstock costs and influenced paraxylene trading prices. India recorded the highest quarterly increase, followed by the USA and Mexico,