The US Ethylene Dichloride (EDC) market continued to witness remarkable stability throughout the month of March 2025. The supply and demand dynamics remained balanced leading to stability in the market conditions. The price trend remained flat throughout the month and especially in the latter half of the month reflecting sufficient supply and well-fed demand in the market. Limited fluctuations in the feedstock costs further helped in stabilization of the market dynamics. The availability of EDC remained sufficient to meet the downstream demand, particularly from the PVC sector, which has shown steady procurement activities leading to stable market dynamics for EDC.

On the supply front, the supply dynamics remained balanced driven by steady production activities in the market. Despite fluctuating raw material Ethylene costs, the production of EDC was not impacted drastically ensuring steady supply in the market. Stable production rates and sufficient feedstock availability to produce EDC prevented major fluctuations in the supply dynamics in the market. Supply remained consistent which contributed to the stable market conditions.

On the demand side, the demand of EDC from downstream construction sector and automotive sector remained consistent in the market. While the domestic demand remained steady, low export activity and balanced market conditions prevented any major hike in overall demand conditions which prevented any changes in market conditions. The construction sector exhibited a complex performance influenced by various economic factors.

The market conditions remained weak due to the implementation of tariffs and global trade uncertainties influencing the export demand and overall demand for various chemicals and products in the market. The demand from automotive sector remained consistent driven by a notable surge in sales which was primarily attributed to consumers expending purchases ahead of the impending 25% tariffs on imported vehicles set to take effect in April 2025. While the market sentiments continued to be mixed, the consumption of EDC was steady leading to flat prices in the market.

According to the analysts at ChemAnalyst, the prices of EDC are projected to maintain stability continuing the trend since late February 2025. This equilibrium may be supported by balanced market fundamentals with steady demand from downstream industries like PVC manufacturing and consistent supply levels. Firm demand from the PVC sector as construction activity picks up towards the spring season may support the steady consumption, leading to stable prices. However major fluctuations in the feedstock cost and production expenses may lead to upward pressure in the market. Overall, the demand fundamentals and supply dynamics may determine the market trends for EDC in the coming future.