Aquaxyl import prices in India moved higher in January 2026 as tight spot availability and logistics costs combined with end-user buying to lift costs. The month saw a solid month-on-month rise of about 3.7%, underpinning a firmer tone for Aquaxyl CFR JNPT through January. Port congestion at Nhava Sheva and Chennai extended container dwell times, while exporters prioritized higher-margin Asian allocations, leaving limited spot volume for Indian buyers. Seasonal holiday-season procurement and a flurry of premium skincare launches sustained demand across the value chain. Demand remained strongest in the personal-care segment, with premium skincare and derma-cosmetic launches driving procurement of Aquaxyl-based concentrates and humectants. In 2025, premium skincare and derma-cosmetics revenue expanded significantly, and baby-care volumes rose around 11%, supporting incremental uptake which continued in early 2026. Independent cosmetic houses delayed tenders, reflecting cost sensitivity, while multinational personal-care manufacturers maintained steady contract offtake. Looking ahead, near-term prices look largely stable with only marginal month-on-month moves through mid-2026; monitor port dwell times and freight signals.
