Mineral Turpentine Oil Price Trend Analysis: Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, Ex-Mumbai MTO prices remained steady, reflecting a continuation of the prior quarter’s trends. January saw prices stabilize at INR 83,000, and February saw a slight rise of 2.41% to INR 85,000, followed by a marginal increase to INR 85,500 in March.
This stability suggests a more balanced market, with prices showing moderate growth despite underlying pressures from fluctuating feedstock costs and a stable demand from key end-user industries like paints and coatings. The overall price movement indicates a market that is neither overly optimistic nor declining rapidly but rather operating within a steady range.Â
Mineral Turpentine Oil Price Trend Analysis: Q2 2025
According to the PriceWatch, In Q2 2025, Mineral Turpentine Oil (MTO) price trend for an Ex-Mumbai basis registered a clear decrease at the end of quarter second price stood at INR 79000 per ton, reflecting a combination of muted demand and stable supply dynamics.
The decline was primarily attributed to cautious buying activity from key downstream sectors such as paints, coatings, and industrial solvents, which operated with sufficient inventories and showed limited urgency in restocking.
This restrained procurement behaviour came amid broader economic uncertainties and a generally soft market sentiment. On the supply side, domestic production remained consistent throughout the quarter, ensuring adequate availability across regional markets.
Additionally, there were no significant changes in feedstock prices or transportation costs, further indicating that the price movement was fundamentally demand-driven. Despite the market being well-balanced in terms of supply, the lack of strong buying interest placed downward pressure on prices.
As a result, MTO prices in Mumbai trended lower over the quarter, highlighting a bearish tone shaped by cautious consumption and steady output. This points to a market that, while stable in logistics and production, continues to face headwinds from a demand perspective.Â
According to the PriceWatch, In Q2 2025, Mineral Turpentine Oil (MTO) price trend for FOB India basis experienced a discernible decrease at the end of second quarter price stood at around INR 84000 per ton, driven by a confluence of factors rooted in restrained demand despite steady supply.
Exporters across India reported consistent production levels and ample availability throughout the quarter, indicating no supply-side disruptions. However, international buyers particularly from sectors like paints, coatings, and industrial solvents adopted a cautious procurement strategy amid broader macroeconomic uncertainty and sufficient inventory on hand.
Feedstock and freight costs remained largely unchanged, reinforcing the conclusion that the price pressure was primarily demand-driven rather than cost-related. Consequently, FOB India MTO prices softened gradually for most of the quarter, reflecting a mild bearish sentiment in an otherwise structurally sound market. This pricing trend underscores the influence of global demand sensitivity on Indian exports, even when domestic operational conditions remain stable.Â