H Acid prices in global market remained stable during the third week of July 2026, supported by stable naphthalene feedstock prices and balanced domestic availability.
Market activity remained subdued as muted demand from azo dye and reactive dye manufacturers limited fresh procurement, while buyers largely purchased only to meet immediate requirements.
Comfortable inventories and steady production levels further maintained balanced market conditions, keeping supplier offers largely unchanged despite ongoing trading activity.
Source: Price Watchâ„¢ H Acid
H Acid prices remained stable in China during the third week of July 2026, as stable naphthalene feedstock prices kept production costs largely unchanged while comfortable product availability ensured balanced market conditions. Demand from downstream azo dye and reactive dye manufacturers remained muted, limiting fresh buying interest and encouraging cautious procurement.
Suppliers maintained steady offers amid sufficient inventories and stable operating rates, resulting in limited market fluctuations and an overall balanced trading environment throughout the week.
H Acid Market Outlook
H Acid prices are expected to ease in the coming weeks as improving supply flows and comfortable product availability are likely to reduce pressure across the market. Naphthalene feedstock prices are also anticipated to remain stable to softer amid adequate availability, further lowering production costs for manufacturers.
However, persistent geopolitical tensions between Iran and the USA continue to pose a risk of fresh supply disruptions that could quickly reverse the current trend.
Will improving supply fundamentals keep H Acid prices under pressure, or could another geopolitical escalation trigger a renewed upward movement?
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