Price-Watch’s most active coverage of Tetrahydrofuran price assessment:
- IG 99.9% min FOB Shanghai, China
- IG 99.8% min FOB Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- IG 99.9% min CIF Alexandria (China), Egypt
- IG 99.8% min FOB Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- IG 99.9% min CIF Nhava Sheva (China), India
- IG 99.8% min CIF Nhava Sheva (Taiwan), India
- IG 99.8% min CIF Haiphong (Taiwan), Vietnam
- IG 99.9% min CIF Bangkok (China), Thailand
- IG 99.9% min CIF Busan (China), South Korea
- IG 99.8% min CIF Jebel Ali (Saudi Arabia), United Arab Emirates
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Price Trend Q3 2025
During the third quarter of 2025, the Tetrahydrofuran (THF) price trend varied widely throughout the global geography. Countries like China, Thailand, and India saw a slight increase in price, while countries like Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam faced considerable price drops. These price movements were mainly driven by fluctuating demand from various end-markets including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.
In September 2025 Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices were still on the upward trend in various regions, including India and Thailand, largely due to consistently solid demand from industrial consumption. On the other hand, Canada and Saudi Arabia demonstrated weaker demand resulting in price drops. Overall, the Tetrahydrofuran (THF) price trend in Q3 2025 demonstrated different regional conditions affected by different industrial activities across key markets.
China
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Export prices FOB Shanghai, China, Grade- Industrial Grade (99.9% min).
According to Price-Watch, in Q3 2025, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices in China increased by 0.5%. The rise, which seems modest, was driven by steady demand from important end-use industries such as chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and vehicle production and repair where Tetrahydrofuran is utilized for processing and formulation.
Although the shoemaker experienced a global economic slowdown, stronger internal demand enabled China’s Tetrahydrofuran (THF) market to maintain the price increment. By September 2025, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices in China remained flat as a result of stable consumption domestically driven by industrial demand.
The Tetrahydrofuran (THF) price trend in China has shown resilience with stable production levels throughout industry sectors that many times, but not always, support price increases. Although the shoemaker attributed issues to global economic and market issues globally, China remained stable with strong demand facilitating at least a slight upward price path in THF throughout this period.
Saudi Arabia
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Export prices FOB Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Grade- Industrial Grade (99.8% min).
Prices for Tetrahydrofuran in Saudi Arabia decreased 5.5% in Q3 2025. The drop in demand was largely driven by sluggish demand in key segments such as chemicals and pharmaceuticals related to production slowdowns. Weaker global economic conditions and consumption in this sector also contributed to the price drop in Tetrahydrofuran (THF).
By September 2025, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices trend in Saudi Arabia remained elevated and weakened demand continued to put downward pressure on THF prices as industrial continue to perform at lower levels.
The Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices fell in Saudi Arabia consistent with prices in the region with all consumer segments impacted by slower production rates, particularly chemicals and pharmaceuticals, leaving little demand for THF and continued price drops throughout the quarter due to industrial pressures overall.
Taiwan
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) Export prices FOB Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Grade- Industrial Grade (99.8% min).
In Q3 of 2025, Tetrahydrofuran prices in Taiwan fell sharply by 10.9%. The steep decline was a result of demand from areas like textiles, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals decreasing in production. A combination of Taiwan’s dependence on imports and reduced local demand contributed to the price decline. In September 2025, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices continued to trend downward with little signs of recovery.
Tetrahydrofuran price trend in Taiwan was heavily influenced by the global slowdown, and reduced activity from key sectors contributed to downward pressure. The decline in Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices also reflected a broader trend of slower consumption and production regionally and globally.
Thailand
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) import prices CIF Bangkok, Thailand, Grade- Industrial Grade (99.9% min).
The Tetrahydrofuran (THF) price trend in Thailand importing from China exhibited a 0.7% increase during Q3 2025. The slight rise in Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices was attributed to continued solid consumption from the domestic chemical and pharmaceutical industries, which depend on THF for numerous applications.
Thailand’s comparatively steady industrial activity also aided THF price increases even in the backdrop of global pressures. The upward THF pricing activity continued through September 2025, with a continuance of steady demand in industrial applications.
The Tetrahydrofuran (THF) price trends in Thailand reflects the continued consumption in China but all was marginally up from previous periods, although there were no large price movements owing to expected moderate demand from key sectors that utilize THF in the industrial and production processes.
UAE
Tetrahydrofuran import prices CIF Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, Grade- Industrial Grade (99.8% min).
In the third quarter of 2025, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), when importing from Saudi Arabia, declined 5.6 percent, primarily as a result of weaker demand from the chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing markets that faced slowing production. Demand for THF subsequently weakened, which contributed to lower Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices.
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) price trend in the UAE mirrored the downward momentum seen in Q3 pricing from Saudi Arabia and reflected the overall declining pricing trend in the UAE that continued in September 2025.
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) pricing trends in the UAE parallelled regional slowdowns, weaker industrial demand, and overall lower prices across the consumption cycle. The results reflect slowing industrial activity and weaker consumption patterns connected to overall regional economic challenges.
South Korea
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) import prices CIF Busan, South Korea, Grade- Industrial Grade (99.9% min).
In South Korea, imported Tetrahydrofuran price from China saw a 0.5% increase in Q3 2025. While the growth of prices was limited, the reason for any increase was due to stable demand in South Korea’s chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, where THF is a primary building block. Although there was an overall slowdown of the world economy, the industrial sectors in South Korea helped maintain stable demand for THF, which aided in price growth.
By September 2025, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices in South Korea had experienced stability, and steady consumption in key sectors helped support the minor price growth. The Tetrahydrofuran (THF) trend saw moderate increases, showing comparatively stable demand for THF in South Korea than was shown regions.
India
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) import prices CIF Nhava Sheva, India, Grade- Industrial Grade (99.9% min, 99.8% min).
In India, the Tetrahydrofuran price, imported from China, increased 3.7% during the third quarter of 2025. Tetrahydrofuran price trend increased due to strong demand in several industrial applications. THF is a key input in chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and the automotive industry and has been very closely tied to India’s industrial growth. Alongside sustained demand from these industries, we expect prices to continuously increase.
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices in India were heading higher up through September 2025, showing steady demand across various applications. The Indian Tetrahydrofuran (THF) price showed continued strength and higher demand did strengthen the price down the line of April 202 and September 2025, despite a significant global industrial slowdown.
Egypt
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) import prices CIF Alexandria, Egypt, Grade- Industrial Grade (99.9% min).
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices in Egypt, importing from China, increased slightly by 0.1% in Q3 2025. The modest rise was attributed to consistent demand from the local chemical and pharmaceutical industries, although the growth was limited. In September 2025, THF prices in Egypt remained stable, showing only a slight increase, reflecting steady industrial consumption.
The Tetrahydrofuran (THF) price trend in Egypt indicated moderate growth, driven by ongoing demand from essential sectors despite global economic uncertainties. The price rise was relatively modest, reflecting the country’s stable industrial demand and limited fluctuations in market conditions.
Vietnam
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) import prices CIF Haiphong, Vietnam, Grade- Industrial Grade (99.8% min).
Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices in Vietnam, importing from Taiwan, fell by 13.9% in Q3 2025. This sharp decline was primarily due to reduced demand from industries like textiles and chemicals, which faced production slowdowns. Vietnam’s reliance on imports, combined with slower industrial consumption, led to the price drop.
In September 2025, Tetrahydrofuran (THF) prices in Vietnam continued to reflect this downward trend, with little recovery in sight. The Tetrahydrofuran (THF) price trend in Vietnam mirrored the regional decline, driven by weaker consumption and production in the country’s key sectors, contributing to a significant decrease in prices during the quarter.








