What is Cyclooctadiene Market Analysis: Price Trend and Trade Data
Analysts Sentiment
Bullish
35.2%
Neutral
31.7%
Bearish
33.1%
What's driving sentiment this week:
Latest published data (2025-07 to 2026-06) — Sentiment: Bullish
The most recent published customs observation for HS 290219 is 2026-06 at USD 4,588/ton, -14.1% against the previous month and +18.1% against 2025-07.
Reported volume across the fixed 9-economy panel was 90,097 tonnes over the window, 7,508 tonnes a month on average, and the three-month trend is +21.9%.
Next 1–3 Months — Outlook
This page is refreshed from public customs statistics rather than paid price assessments, so the next revision will roll in each newly published month for HS 290219. Direction shown here is a reading of published customs unit values, not a forecast.
Coverage note: HS 290219 is a broad residual line for cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes other than cyclohexane. It does not isolate 1,5-cyclooctadiene, and the figures here are a group-level customs average, not a COD price.
How About the Price?
Data source: UN Comtrade monthly trade statistics (https://comtradeapi.un.org/public/v1/preview/C/M/HS?period=202606&cmdCode=290219&partnerCode=0&flowCode=X&includeDesc=true) | Last updated: 2026-09-23
Price Trajectory, latest 12 months (2025-07 to 2026-06)
The monthly customs export unit value for HS 290219 moved from USD 3,885/ton in 2025-07 to USD 4,588/ton in 2026-06 (+18.1% across the window). The window high was USD 5,342/ton in 2026-05 and the low USD 2,960/ton in 2025-11. Three-month averages put the latest quarter +21.9% against the previous one, which is classified here as bullish.
The same panel reported USD 360.1 million of export value on 90,097 tonnes over the twelve months, an average of 7,508 tonnes a month. Values are customs returns for the stated HS heading, so they capture the traded mix of that heading rather than a single quoted grade.
Supply-side factors
- Fixed reporting panel of 9 economies: BRA, CAN, CZE, DEU, HUN, NLD, POL, IND, GBR. The panel is held constant in every month of the window so month-to-month movement is not a composition effect.
- Monthly unit value range over the window: USD 2,960 to USD 5,342/ton.
- Latest month, 2026-06: USD 4,588/ton, -14.1% against the previous month, on 9,317 tonnes.
Demand-side factors
- Cyclooctadiene demand is niche and split between catalyst ligand complexes, specialty polymers and intermediate synthesis.
- Upstream feedstock pages on this site: Butadiene and Dicyclopentadiene.
Basis: these are customs unit values for the stated HS heading, not quoted spot, contract or assessed prices, and no paid price assessment is used or redistributed on this page. Every figure can be re-checked at the API links listed at the end of this page. Coverage note: HS 290219 is a broad residual line for cyclanes, cyclenes and cycloterpenes other than cyclohexane. It does not isolate 1,5-cyclooctadiene, and the figures here are a group-level customs average, not a COD price.
Substitutes & Alternatives
| Substitute / Alternative | Replacement Scenario / How It Substitutes |
|---|---|
| 1,3-Cyclooctadiene (1,3-COD) | An isomeric diene that can serve as a ligand in some organometallic complexes where the exact geometry is less critical. It is a minor co-product of butadiene dimerization and is occasionally used in research-scale metal-complex synthesis when 1,5-COD is unavailable, though its coordination chemistry differs and it is not a drop-in replacement for most catalytic applications. |
| Norbornadiene (bicyclo[2.2.1]hepta-2,5-diene) | Used as an alternative diene ligand in transition-metal (Rh, Ir, Pd) precursor complexes such as [Rh(nbd)Cl]2. In organometallic synthesis, norbornadiene complexes are often interchangeable with COD complexes as catalyst precursors; the choice depends on ease of ligand displacement and cost. Norbornadiene is more strained and can be easier to displace, making it preferred in some asymmetric catalysis applications. |
| Cyclooctene | In ring-opening metathesis polymerization (ROMP) applications, cyclooctene can substitute for COD as a monomer when a saturated backbone polymer (polyoctenamer) is acceptable instead of a partially unsaturated one. Requires a different catalyst system (Grubbs-type) and yields a different polymer microstructure. |
| 1,5,9-Cyclododecatriene (CDT) | A co-product of butadiene trimerization, CDT is used in some of the same downstream pathways as COD (e.g., synthesis of 12-membered ring compounds, macrocyclic musks, laurolactam). In applications targeting large-ring intermediates, CDT can substitute for COD when the target molecule has a 12-carbon ring framework rather than an 8-carbon one. Not a direct drop-in but a functional alternative in certain fragrance and polyamide intermediate routes. |
| 1,3-Butadiene (direct use) | In some polymer applications where COD is used as a co-monomer to introduce cyclic unsaturation, butadiene itself can be used as a simpler diene co-monomer (e.g., in EPDM-type or specialty rubber formulations). This substitution requires reformulation of the polymerization process and yields different polymer properties (linear vs. cyclic repeat units). |
| Cyclooctatetraene (COT) | In specialized organometallic and materials chemistry research, COT (an 8-membered fully conjugated ring) can substitute for COD as a ligand or building block when aromaticity or full conjugation is desired. COT forms distinct metal complexes (e.g., uranocene) and is not interchangeable in catalytic applications, but serves as an alternative in fundamental coordination chemistry studies. |
| Allyl-based ligands (e.g., allyl chloride / allyl acetate systems) | In palladium-catalyzed reactions where [Pd(COD)Cl2] or similar COD-Pd complexes are used as catalyst precursors, allyl-palladium chloride dimer ([Pd(allyl)Cl]2) or Pd(OAc)2 with added phosphine ligands can serve as alternative precatalysts. This substitution is common in industrial fine-chemical synthesis when COD-based Pd precursors are costly or supply-constrained. |
Related PetroApex Market Pages
- Butadiene — the C4 diene dimerised to cyclooctadiene.
- Dicyclopentadiene — another cyclic diene made by C5 dimerisation for resins.
- Ethylene — the upstream cracker product that co-produces the C4 stream.
Regulatory Status
| Region | Regulation / Policy Name | Issuing Authority | Year (enacted or latest revision) | Key Requirement / Threshold | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 | ECHA | 2007 | Substance pre-registered under REACH; CAS 111-78-4 (EC 203-907-1) listed as REACH registered (no further restriction or authorisation) | Link removed 2026-09-22 (not reachable when checked) |
| European Union | Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (Directive 91/271/EEC) | ECHA | 1991 (amended 2013) | Discharge requirements for urban wastewater treatment plants (Annex I Tables 1 & 2) and to sensitive areas; no specific numerical threshold for this substance | Link removed 2026-09-22 (not reachable when checked) |
| United States | TSCA Inventory under Toxic Substances Control Act | EPA | 1976 | ACTIVE commercial activity status; no additional reporting or restrictions | https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1_5-Cyclooctadiene |
| International | Dangerous Goods Regulations (IMDG Code / GGVSee / ADR / RID) | IMO / UN | 1970s (current editions) | UN No. 2520; Proper Shipping Name: CYCLOOCTADIENES; Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; flash point 32–38 °C | https://www.nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/0580.pdf; https://synquestlabs.com/Home/DownloadPDF?location=msds&fileName=1400%2F1400-1-14.pdf |
| China | Measures for Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances | MEE | 2010 (revised) | Listed in IECSC existing chemical inventory; no new-chemical notification or production permit required | https://www.chemicalbook.com/msds/1-5-cyclooctadiene.htm |
Key Influence Events
Cyclooctadiene (COD) refers primarily to 1,5-cyclooctadiene (1,5-COD), a cyclic diene hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C8H12 and two non-conjugated double bonds in an eight-membered ring. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild hydrocarbon odor, widely used in organometallic chemistry and as a ligand in transition-metal catalysis (notably in rhodium, iridium, and palladium complexes), as well as a monomer or co-monomer in specialty polymer synthesis. The 1,5-isomer is by far the most commercially significant form. It is produced industrially by the cyclodimerization of butadiene over a nickel-based catalyst, and serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of cyclooctene, cyclooctanone, and other eight-membered ring compounds.
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Production Process of Cyclooctadiene Market Analysis: Price Trend and Trade Data
Cyclooctadiene (COD) refers primarily to 1,5-cyclooctadiene (1,5-COD), a cyclic diene hydrocarbon with the molecular formula C8H12 and two non-conjugated double bonds in an eight-membered ring. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a mild hydrocarbon odor, widely used in organometallic chemistry and as a ligand in transition-metal catalysis (notably in rhodium, iridium, and palladium complexes), as well as a monomer or co-monomer in specialty polymer synthesis. The 1,5-isomer is by far the most commercially significant form. It is produced industrially by the cyclodimerization of butadiene over a nickel-based catalyst, and serves as a key intermediate in the synthesis of cyclooctene, cyclooctanone, and other eight-membered ring compounds.
Specs & Grades
| Property | Typical Value / Range | Unit | Grade / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purity (1,5-COD) | ≥98.0 | % GC | Technical Grade |
| Purity (1,5-COD) | ≥99.0 | % GC | High-Purity / Catalyst Grade |
| Appearance | Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid | — | All grades |
| Molecular Weight | 108.18 | g/mol | — |
| Boiling Point | 150–152 | °C at 1 atm | — |
| Melting Point | −69 | °C | — |
| Density (20 °C) | 0.882–0.886 | g/mL | — |
| Refractive Index (n20/D) | 1.490–1.494 | — | — |
| Water Content (Karl Fischer) | ≤100 | ppm | Catalyst Grade |
| Peroxide Content | ≤20 | ppm as H2O2 | Stabilized grade |
| 1,3-COD (isomer impurity) | ≤1.0 | % | Technical Grade |
| 1,3-COD (isomer impurity) | ≤0.5 | % | High-Purity Grade |
| Color (APHA) | ≤20 | Hazen | High-Purity Grade |
| Inhibitor (BHT or similar) | 50–200 | ppm | Stabilized commercial grade |
Data Sources
Price and volume figures on this page are computed from the public sources listed below. Regulatory sources are cited individually in the Regulatory Status table above.
- UN Comtrade monthly public trade statistics — HS 290219, exports, by month (2025-07 to 2026-06): 2025-07, 2025-08, 2025-09, 2025-10, 2025-11, 2025-12, 2026-01, 2026-02, 2026-03, 2026-04, 2026-05, 2026-06
- Fixed reporting panel for this series: BRA, CAN, CZE, DEU, HUN, NLD, POL, IND, GBR. Exact API calls are the per-month links above.
Who are the Top Players?
| Company | Headquarters | Key Facilities |
|---|---|---|
| Evonik Industries AG | Essen, Germany |
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