2-Methyltetrahydrofuran

Market Dynamics Intelligence for 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran (2-MeTHF) – Recent Commercial Updates

I. Price Trends
- Benchmark Price: As of July 28, 2026, the business.com benchmark price for 2-methyltetrahydrofuran stood at RMB 11,780.00 per metric ton, representing a 1.84% increase from the beginning-of-month price on July 1 (RMB 11,566.67/ton). Year-to-date statistics indicate that this price resides in the mid-to-lower range: the annual minimum was RMB 11,080.00/ton; the maximum, RMB 14,025.00/ton; the median, RMB 12,552.50/ton; and the average, RMB 12,405.51/ton.
- Enterprise Quotations: Significant price variation exists across suppliers, primarily driven by purity grade, packaging specification, and regional factors. Examples include:
Shandong Yihe Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. (99.9% purity, 170 kg/drum): RMB 10,000/ton;
Suzhou Senfeida Chemical Co., Ltd. (99.5% purity, 160 kg/drum): RMB 46,500/ton;
Jiangsu Xinshu New Materials Co., Ltd. (99.5% purity, domestically produced): RMB 22,200/ton;
Shandong Yeyang Chemical Co., Ltd. (99.5% purity, domestically produced): RMB 9,400/ton.

II. Supply-Demand Dynamics
- Supply Side:
Production enterprises are widely distributed, with Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang provinces serving as major supply hubs. Production capacities vary substantially among manufacturers—some report annual shipments exceeding 200 tons, with typical safety stock levels maintained above 30 tons.
Purity and packaging specifications significantly influence pricing: products with purity ≥99.5% command notably higher prices than those with standard purity (~99%); drum-packed goods generally trade at premiums over bulk (loose) shipments.
- Demand Side:
Pharmaceutical Industry: The primary end-use sector, where 2-MeTHF serves as a key solvent and intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceuticals such as chloroquine phosphate and primaquine phosphate. Demand is steadily rising, propelled by global population growth, aging demographics, and the industry’s shift toward green manufacturing practices.
Agrochemical Industry: Increasingly adopted as an environmentally friendly solvent substitute for tetrahydrofuran (THF) in the synthesis of next-generation fungicides and insecticides (e.g., prothioconazole), driven by tightening environmental regulations.
Emerging Applications: Growing demand is observed in green coatings, flavor & fragrance compounds, electronic chemicals, lithium-ion battery electrolytes, and other advanced materials. Rapid development of bio-based material markets further augments overall demand.

III. Market Drivers
- Cost & Profitability: Fluctuations in raw material costs, process optimization, and economies of scale shape enterprise pricing strategies. High-purity products command premium pricing due to elevated technical barriers and production costs.
- Policy & Environmental Regulation: Stricter environmental policies are accelerating adoption of green solvents across agrochemical and pharmaceutical sectors. As an ideal THF alternative, 2-MeTHF benefits directly from this regulatory tailwind.
- Competitive Substitutes: Price volatility of THF impacts 2-MeTHF market dynamics. In July 2026, THF’s reference price was RMB 11,800.00/ton—closely aligned with 2-MeTHF’s benchmark price—resulting in limited substitution pressure.

IV. Regional Market Analysis
- Shandong Province: Characterized by high concentration of producers and substantial aggregate capacity; quotation range is broad (RMB 9,400–21,500/ton), reflecting intense intra-regional competition.
- Jiangsu Province: Dominated by high-purity product offerings; quotations significantly exceed national averages (e.g., Suzhou Senfeida Chemical at RMB 46,500/ton), reflecting localized demand preferences for premium-grade material.
- Zhejiang Province: Prices remain moderate (e.g., Aite (Zhejiang) Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd. at RMB 11,500/ton), influenced by logistics costs and regional purchasing power.

V. Outlook & Forecast
- Short-Term Outlook:
Prices are expected to oscillate within a narrow band of RMB 11,500–12,000/ton, contingent upon supply-demand equilibrium and raw material cost fluctuations.
Demand for high-purity grades will continue expanding, potentially driving modest upward price adjustments; conversely, standard-purity products face intensifying competitive pressure, exerting downward pricing pressure.
- Long-Term Outlook:
Steady demand growth across pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and emerging applications is projected to drive market expansion, with compound annual growth rate (CAGR) forecasted at 5–8% for 2026–2027.
Breakthroughs in bio-based production technologies—and consequent cost reductions—will enhance 2-MeTHF’s competitiveness, supporting a gradual upward shift in its long-term price center.
Regional market segmentation will deepen: Jiangsu and Shandong provinces—leveraging concentrated capacity and technological advantages—are expected to lead the high-end segment, while central and western regions will primarily serve mid- to low-tier demand.