In the asian market, Dimethylamine (DMA) prices witnessed an upward trend in the latter half of April 2025. Supply constraints, steady downstream demand, and cautious market sentiment have driven DMA prices higher. Limited ammonia availability due to plant maintenance and shifting methanol trade dynamics further tightened supply, prompting suppliers in both markets to raise their offers amid a firm pricing environment.

DMA prices in China witnessed a notable increase in H2 April, reaching 820 USD/MT FOB-Dalian. This increase in the DMA price is mainly driven by supply constraints and cautious market sentiment. Suppliers rose their prices due to limited stock, which is a result of ongoing maintenance at key ammonia production facilities—an essential feedstock for DMA. While downstream demand has remained stable, many northern producers are still not back to full capacity, which has further tightened the supply situation.

The global methanol market has also played a role in shaping the DMA pricing trend. China’s methanol imports saw a significant drop in March 2025, while exports rose, indicating a shift in domestic resource availability. This has added to the tightening supply of DMA, with manufacturers and traders anticipating that short-term relief won’t come soon. As a result, suppliers have held firm on their higher offers, and market participants are becoming more cautious, further supporting the upward movement in DMA prices.

From the supply front, as per the data given by the Custom Statistics of China, China exported 1125.895 MT of Methylamine (including Dimethylamine, Trimethylamine, and their salts) in March, reflecting a 182.42% month-on-month increase.

In the Indian market the price of the DMA witnessed a notable increase to 39000 INR/MT CFR-JNPT. This increase in the DMA price is majorly attributed to the steady demand from the key sectors in the Agrochemical and the Pharmaceutical sector prompting suppliers to adjust their prices. Despite a recent drop in methanol prices, the steady availability of ammonia has allowed suppliers to keep their prices firm. With supply tightening and a cautious market outlook, suppliers have increased prices to align with current conditions.

As per the ChemAnalyst’s anticipation the price of the DMA is expected to showcase positive momentum in the upcoming sessions in the asian market. This projection of price rise is majorly align with an anticipation of an increase in the feedstock price. Suppliers are optimistic for the positivity in the demand from the overseas market marking a projection of rise in the contract selling price in near future.