This chart shows Xylene, Ortho price assessments, in in US Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across 4 key markets from July 2024 through July 2025:
- Orthoxylene, US (United States): Xylene, Ortho, export transaction price, fob, United States
- Orthoxylene, EUR (Europe): Xylene, Ortho, export transaction price, fob, Northwest Europe
- Orthoxylene, NEA (Northeast Asia): Xylene, Ortho, export transaction price, fob, Northeast Asia
- Orthoxylene, CN (China): Xylene, Ortho, domestic spot price, exw, China
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o-Xylene Price Outlook
o-Xylene Price Outlook. The price of Orthoxylene (United States) decreased during June 2025 to 843 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 15% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Orthoxylene (United States) decreased significantly by 34%. Meanwhile, the average price of Orthoxylene (China) amounted to 1,140 USD per metric ton, from 1,160 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Orthoxylene (China) is 2% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Orthoxylene (Europe) was flat throughout June 2025. The price remained the same when compared to the average price in the previous month and 15% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Orthoxylene (Northeast Asia) increased modestly during June 2025, reaching 871 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 3% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 20% from the previous year’s price.
About o-Xylene
About o-Xylene. o-Xylene (a.k.a. Orthoxylene) is an aromatic hydrocarbon based on benzene with two methyl substituents, found in petroleum and coal tar. It is an important commercial isomer among the xylenes group (benzene derivatives). The most important application of orthoxylene is in the production of phthalic anhydride, widely used to produce esters, which are plasticizers for synthetic polymers. Exposure to o-xylene can lead to irritation on the skin, eyes, and respiratory system.
o-Xylene Handling. All xylene isomers should be stored in closed containers with appropriate labels in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources.
o-Xylene Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of o-Xylene are listed below.
- Mixed xylenes (fractionation)
o-Xylene Uses. The uses and applications of o-Xylene may vary according to its specification. The main forms of o-Xylene are 99%; free of hydrogen sulfide and sulfur dioxide; technical grade (95% minimum purity); and research grade (99.9% minimum purity).