Sodium isethionate prices in China surged in March 2026, driven by strong demand, tight supply, and rising costs. Robust consumption from the personal care sector, along with steady export demand from countries like Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia, supported the uptrend. Supply tightened due to environmental inspections in Jiangsu and low inventory levels. At the same time, higher ethylene oxide prices and increased freight costs added production pressure. Market sentiment was further influenced by global supply chain disruptions linked to Middle East tensions and buying ahead of April maintenance shutdowns, keeping the market firm.
