Market Intelligence Report on Dibenzylamine – Recent Commodity Market Dynamics

I. Price Trends
- Recent Quotations:
- As of May 22, 2026, Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted dibenzylamine (99% purity) at RMB 27,000 per metric ton, unchanged from the previous month.
- On May 24, 2026, Hubei Kewode Chemical Co., Ltd. offered dibenzylamine (98% purity) in 500 mL bottles at a recommended retail price of RMB 255 per bottle—equivalent to approximately RMB 510,000 per metric ton (calculated based on density of 1.026 g/mL). However, this unit price may deviate significantly due to packaging format and purity differences.
- Quotations from other suppliers ranged from RMB 20 to RMB 68 per kilogram, with variations primarily attributable to purity grade, brand reputation, and regional factors.

- Historical Trend:
- From June 2025 to May 2026, dibenzylamine prices remained largely stable around RMB 27,000 per metric ton. A brief dip to RMB 25,750/ton occurred in October 2025 before rebounding promptly.
- The highest price within the past year was recorded in April 2025 at RMB 28,000/ton, followed by a moderate correction driven by supply-demand rebalancing.

II. Supply-Demand Analysis
- Supply Side:
- Major domestic producers include Shandong Hongyang Chemical, Hubei Kewode Chemical, and Wuhan Jixin Yibang Biotechnology, with production capacity concentrated in East and Central China.
- Several suppliers offer small-packaged products (e.g., 500 mL bottles) catering to laboratory-scale or pilot-production needs; however, bulk industrial transactions remain dominated by tonnage-based sales.

- Demand Side:
- Key downstream applications encompass adhesives, vulcanization accelerators, lubricants, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
- In 2025, China’s dibenzylamine market reached a substantial scale; the global market is projected to expand steadily through 2032, supported by robust demand growth.

III. Regional and Brand-Based Price Differentials
- Regional Disparities:
- Shandong Province, as a primary manufacturing hub, serves as a benchmark region for pricing—e.g., Shandong Hongyang’s quotation is widely referenced as a national reference price.
- Prices for small-packaged products in Hubei Province are notably higher than bulk-tonnage quotations, mainly due to logistics costs and supplier-specific marketing strategies; users must exercise caution when converting units.

- Brand Influence:
- Domestic dibenzylamine is generally priced lower than imported alternatives; nevertheless, high-purity grades for specialized applications (e.g., fine chemical synthesis) still rely partially on imports.
- Premium international brands (e.g., LANXESS Products) command a 10–20% price premium over domestic equivalents, though their market share remains relatively limited.

IV. Key Influencing Factors
- Cost Structure:
- Fluctuations in aniline—a key raw material—significantly impact dibenzylamine production costs. However, aniline prices have remained stable recently, exerting no upward pressure on dibenzylamine pricing.
- Stricter environmental regulations have constrained capacities of some small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), yet leading manufacturers maintain stable output via technological upgrades and process optimization.

- Policy & Trade Environment:
- U.S.–China trade tensions have had minimal impact on dibenzylamine import/export flows, given China’s self-sufficiency rate exceeding 90%. Exports are predominantly directed toward Southeast Asian markets.
- New environmental regulations introduced in 2026 mandate reductions in volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, accelerating industry-wide adoption of greener production technologies.

V. Outlook
- Short-Term (1–3 months):
- Prices are expected to remain stable, reflecting balanced supply–demand conditions and moderate inventory levels across the industry—no strong impetus for significant price adjustments exists.
- Elevated summer temperatures may marginally affect logistics efficiency in certain regions, but overall impact is anticipated to be limited.

- Medium-to-Long Term (6–12 months):
- Expanding downstream applications—including emerging sectors such as new-energy battery materials—may drive demand growth faster than supply expansion, creating modest upward pricing potential.
- Industry consolidation is underway: leading enterprises are leveraging economies of scale to reduce costs, while SMEs face mounting pressure to merge or exit the market.

VI. Risk Assessment
- Supply Risks:
- Intensified environmental inspections could trigger temporary shutdowns in specific regions, resulting in short-term supply tightness.
- Rising dependence on imported high-purity aniline may expose domestic producers to volatility in global raw material markets.

- Demand Risks:
- Cyclical fluctuations in end-user industries—such as automotive and construction—may transmit downward pressure onto dibenzylamine demand; close monitoring of macroeconomic indicators is advised.
- Technological breakthroughs in substitute materials—e.g., next-generation vulcanization accelerators—could erode dibenzylamine’s market share in select application segments.