Methyl carbazate

Methyl Hydrazinecarbamate Recent Market Intelligence Report

I. Price Dynamics

Recent Quotations
- Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd.: Quoted at RMB 80,000 per metric ton (tax-inclusive) on July 6, 2026; delivery location is Shandong Province; specification: 99% purity; quotation validity: 3 days.
- Market Average Price: According to Guidechem.com, the current market average price for methyl hydrazinecarbamate is approximately RMB 60,000 per metric ton (for reference only); however, this figure may not reflect the most up-to-date market developments.

Price Fluctuations
- Methyl hydrazinecarbamate prices have remained relatively stable recently, with Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd. maintaining its quotation at RMB 80,000 per metric ton for multiple consecutive days.
- Compared with historical data, current prices are at a relatively high level, reflecting tight supply-demand conditions or rising production costs.

II. Supply and Demand Overview

Supply Situation
- Capacity & Output: In 2024, China’s total annual capacity for methyl hydrazinecarbamate was 186,000 metric tons, with actual output reaching 153,000 metric tons—representing a capacity utilization rate of 82.3%. By 2025, total capacity is projected to increase to 205,000 metric tons, with output expected to reach 172,000 metric tons.
- Regional Distribution: The East China region remains the primary production hub, accounting for 48% of national capacity in 2024; North China (22%) and South China (15%) follow. With new projects coming online, South China’s share is expected to rise to 18%.
- Enterprise Competition: The top five enterprises collectively hold a combined market share of 58%. Leading players include Jiangsu Yangnong Chemical Co., Ltd., Zhejiang NHU Co., Ltd., and Shandong Luwei Chemical Group.

Demand Situation
- Downstream Applications: Methyl hydrazinecarbamate is primarily used in pesticide synthesis (45%), pharmaceutical intermediates (30%), and dyes & polymer materials (combined 25%). Demand continues to grow steadily, driven by rapid development of green pesticides and novel pharmaceutical intermediates.
- Export Market: In 2024, China exported 21,000 metric tons of methyl hydrazinecarbamate—a 9.2% year-on-year increase. Major export destinations include India, Southeast Asia, and South America. Exports are projected to reach 24,000 metric tons in 2025.

III. Market Analysis

Price Drivers
- Rising Input Costs: Price volatility of raw materials such as methyl formate may affect production costs—and thereby push up final product prices.
- Supply-Demand Imbalance: Robust growth in downstream demand, coupled with constraints on capacity expansion due to environmental regulations and raw material availability, has resulted in persistent market tightness.
- Environmental Regulations: Increasingly stringent environmental oversight of the chemical industry has led to the exit of some small- and medium-sized enterprises failing to meet compliance standards, raising industry concentration—and potentially elevating prices.

Regional Price Disparities
- Shandong Province: As a major production base, Shandong features intense intra-regional competition; however, both low- and high-priced offerings coexist, reflecting differences among suppliers.
- Jiangsu Province: Enterprises such as Suzhou Senfeida Chemical quote significantly higher than others—possibly attributable to superior product purity, brand premium, or localized supply-demand imbalance.
- Hubei Province: Price declines may stem from weakened regional downstream demand or intensified local market competition.

IV. Forecast and Outlook

Price Trend
- Short-Term: Prices for methyl hydrazinecarbamate are expected to remain relatively stable, though minor fluctuations may occur due to input cost changes and evolving supply-demand dynamics.
- Long-Term: With continued growth in downstream demand and gradual capacity ramp-up, prices are anticipated to exhibit a moderate upward trend. However, tightening environmental policies and technological advancements may exert downward pressure on pricing.

Market Trends
- Green Transformation: Environmentally friendly production technologies—such as non-phosgene processes—are expected to gradually become mainstream, propelling the industry toward greener, more sustainable development.
- Optimized Regional Layout: As new production facilities commence operations and industrial layouts are refined regionally, the distribution of methyl hydrazinecarbamate production capacity will become increasingly balanced across China.
- Export Market Expansion: Chinese methyl hydrazinecarbamate products are gaining enhanced competitiveness internationally, offering strong potential for further export market expansion.