Global FKM Prices Surge in H2 March Amid Supply Constraints and Strong Aerospace Demand
The fuoroelastomer fkvl once in the oloba market witesed a notable rise in H2 March, This increase in the Fky pnce is maiory altibuted to the looisical imbalanceand the suportive demand from the Aerospace sector. Market paricdlpants are optimistic for the recovery in the demand due to which acumulation is being done on aneedy basis. These factors have collectively contributed towards influencing the FKM price upside globally.FKM pnces in Germany have risen as of H2 March. This increase in the FkM price is majory driven by persistent suply chalenges and steady demand from key sectors.Labor strikes at major Noth European ports have continued to cause shipping delays, leading to increased logistics costs. Additionay, producion constraints amongEuropean suppliers have limited material avalabitly, futher pressuring the market. Whle the automotive sector faces chalenges, strong demand from the aerospaceIndusty has prowded consistent suppor. With nsing prcurement costs, suppy-sinde constrants, and hrm downstream consumpton, FK pnces in Germany have markeda notable increase, reflectina the prevallina market tightness and hiaher costina enyironmentFrom the downstream Aerospace sector, in February 2025, Airbus deliered 40 aircrat to 25 customers,a sharp rise from the 25 aircrat delivered to 17 customers inJanuay. This marks a 60% increase in delvenes and a 479% expansion in the customer base. Whie february saw 14 new orders, down from 55 in January, the strongdelivery numbers highight steady operational momentum. The rise in delveres signals improved producion eficiency and stable demand, even as new orders dipedsighty,. Overal, February's performance refects Airbus abllty to ramp up output whle serung a broader customer base. from the Automotive sector, According to datafrom the Germany federal Motor vehicle Ofice (KBA), new pasenger car registrations in Feb 2025 totalled 203434 units. This represented 2.0% month-on-monthdecrease and a 6.4% decrease compared to the same month last year.FKM prices in the U.s.have risen as of H2 March. This increase in the FkM price is driven by stroner demand fom the Automoble and Aerspac sectors.A steady rise insemiconductor sales has aso played a role in pushing up consumption. Manufactunng output has picked up,and this time,it's more than just stockoling real demand istelno the momentum, wale exoors remaln weak. domestic owers ae keeoinothe maletirm, Atthe same tme, nsing raw matenal an0 aoor coss have led uoolersto adiust FKlM prices, making the increase a reflection of both solid demand and higher production expenses.As per the ChemAnalyst anticipation the pnce ofthe FkM is expected to showcase bulishnes in the upcoming sessions.This bulishnessin the FkM pnice is maiorly linkedMth the prolecton ot postwe demano trom the downstrea market arculany Aerosoace sector and the persited oistica imbalance and the posive suplers actorwhich is expected to impact the overall pricing dynamics of the FKM globally.
Global FKM Prices Surge in H2 March Amid Supply Constraints and Strong Aerospace Demand
The fuoroelastomer fkvl once in the oloba market witesed a notable rise in H2 March, This increase in the Fky pnce is maiory altibuted to the looisical imbalanceand the suportive demand from the Aerospace sector. Market paricdlpants are optimistic for the recovery in the demand due to which acumulation is being done on aneedy basis. These factors have collectively contributed towards influencing the FKM price upside globally.FKM pnces in Germany have risen as of H2 March. This increase in the FkM price is majory driven by persistent suply chalenges and steady demand from key sectors.Labor strikes at major Noth European ports have continued to cause shipping delays, leading to increased logistics costs. Additionay, producion constraints amongEuropean suppliers have limited material avalabitly, futher pressuring the market. Whle the automotive sector faces chalenges, strong demand from the aerospaceIndusty has prowded consistent suppor. With nsing prcurement costs, suppy-sinde constrants, and hrm downstream consumpton, FK pnces in Germany have markeda notable increase, reflectina the prevallina market tightness and hiaher costina enyironmentFrom the downstream Aerospace sector, in February 2025, Airbus deliered 40 aircrat to 25 customers,a sharp rise from the 25 aircrat delivered to 17 customers inJanuay. This marks a 60% increase in delvenes and a 479% expansion in the customer base. Whie february saw 14 new orders, down from 55 in January, the strongdelivery numbers highight steady operational momentum. The rise in delveres signals improved producion eficiency and stable demand, even as new orders dipedsighty,. Overal, February's performance refects Airbus abllty to ramp up output whle serung a broader customer base. from the Automotive sector, According to datafrom the Germany federal Motor vehicle Ofice (KBA), new pasenger car registrations in Feb 2025 totalled 203434 units. This represented 2.0% month-on-monthdecrease and a 6.4% decrease compared to the same month last year.FKM prices in the U.s.have risen as of H2 March. This increase in the FkM price is driven by stroner demand fom the Automoble and Aerspac sectors.A steady rise insemiconductor sales has aso played a role in pushing up consumption. Manufactunng output has picked up,and this time,it's more than just stockoling real demand istelno the momentum, wale exoors remaln weak. domestic owers ae keeoinothe maletirm, Atthe same tme, nsing raw matenal an0 aoor coss have led uoolersto adiust FKlM prices, making the increase a reflection of both solid demand and higher production expenses.As per the ChemAnalyst anticipation the pnce ofthe FkM is expected to showcase bulishnes in the upcoming sessions.This bulishnessin the FkM pnice is maiorly linkedMth the prolecton ot postwe demano trom the downstrea market arculany Aerosoace sector and the persited oistica imbalance and the posive suplers actorwhich is expected to impact the overall pricing dynamics of the FKM globally.
