This chart shows Trimethylolpropane price assessments, in US Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt), across 5 key markets from November 2024 through November 2025:
- Trimethylolpropane, US (United States): Trimethylolpropane, import transaction price, cif, United States (netforward from fob China)
- Trimethylolpropane, CN (China): Trimethylolpropane, export transaction price, fob, China
- Trimethylolpropane, SEA (Southeast Asia): Trimethylolpropane, import transaction price, cif, Thailand
- Trimethylolpropane, EUR (Europe): Trimethylolpropane, import transaction price, cfr, Germany (netforward from fob China)
- Trimethylolpropane, NEA (Northeast Asia): Trimethylolpropane, import transaction price, cfr, South Korea (netforward from fob China)
About Trimethylolpropane Prices
Trimethylolpropane Price Outlook. The price of Trimethylolpropane (United States) increased during November 2025 to 1,630 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable rise of 11% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Trimethylolpropane (United States) increased significantly by 20%. Meanwhile, the average price of Trimethylolpropane (China) amounted to 1,080 USD per metric ton, from 1,140 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Trimethylolpropane (China) was flat.
The price of Trimethylolpropane (Southeast Asia) was flat throughout November 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 Trimethylolpropane (Europe) were flat during November 2025, and were decline when compared to the average price in the preceding yeara decline of 11% from the previous year’s price.
The prices of Trimethylolpropane (Northeast Asia) were flat and a decrease of 5% on a yearly basis.
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About Trimethylolpropane
About Trimethylolpropane. Trimethylolpropane (a.k.a. TMP) is an organic compound, in the alcohol class, specifically classified as a triol. It is a white, odorless salt, soluble in water and in most organic solvents, with hygroscopic characteristics. Trimethylolpropane is considered a building block in the polymer industry, and is produced on commercial scale from butyraldehyde and formaldehyde.
Trimethylolpropane is produced on commercial scale from butyraldehyde and formaldehyde. Basically, those chemicals undergo a base-catalyzed aldol addition forming the intermediate 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)butanal, which further reacts with formaldehyde (Cannizzaro reaction) yielding TMP. Either sodium hydroxide or calcium hydroxide may be used as bases.
Trimethylolpropane Handling. Trimethylolpropane is hygroscopic, so in transportation and/or storage it absorbs water and undergoes slow changes in structure. For this reason, hermetically closed containers are recommended. It is also classified as flammable (flash point at 174°C), so it must be transported and stored away from heat, sparks, flame, or other sources of ignition. Silos and tanks employed for trimethylolpropane storage are, preferably, made from stainless steel.
Trimethylolpropane Production. When it comes to production pathways, Trimethylolpropane production is mostly based on butyraldehyde and formaldehyde, in such a way that different pathways are related to different sources of these chemicals. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Trimethylolpropane are listed below.
- Formaldehyde + n-butyraldehyde + sodium hydroxide (aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction),
- Formaldehyde + propylene + syngas + sodium hydroxide (hydroformylation/aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction),
- Methanol + n-butyraldehyde + sodium hydroxide (oxidation/aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction),
- Methanol + propylene + syngas + sodium hydroxide (oxidation/hydroformylation/aldol condensation followed by Cannizzaro reaction)
Trimethylolpropane Uses. The uses and applications of Trimethylolpropane may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Trimethylolpropane are technical grade; lubricant grade; and liquid form (hot melt).