According to the recent assessment by ChemAnalyst, in April 2025, Cocamidopropyl Betaine prices in the US dropped for the second consecutive month. The price decline was mainly due to lower import costs and high inventory levels across the supply chain. Chinese export prices continued to decline due to oversupply and deflationary pressures, allowing US importers to buy the surfactant at lower rates. Domestic suppliers had to adjust their prices to remain competitive in a soft market.

• Cocamidopropyl Betaine prices in the US fell in April 2025 due to lower import costs and high inventory.
• Cheap Chinese Cocamidopropyl Betaine, due to global oversupply and deflation, put pressure on domestic pricing.
• Anticipatory buying ahead of potential tariffs caused inventory to build, reducing short term Cocamidopropyl Betaine purchases.
• Weak export demand, due to trade uncertainty, reduced Cocamidopropyl Betaine consumption in downstream industries.
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine prices to rise in May 2025 as supply tightens and seasonal demand improves.

The market was also influenced by front loading by buyers earlier in the month due to potential tariff concerns. This caused inventory to build and reduced the need to restock immediately. Container traffic from China was also down due to weak global demand and order cancellations, indicating a broader slowdown in international trade. Ocean freight rates from China to US declined sharply which also supported to the deflationary environment. Moreover, US Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index improved modestly in April, but overall sentiment remained weak due to rising input costs, labor shortages and weak export momentum seen in that month which affected the overall business sentiment. All these factors kept Cocamidopropyl Betaine prices down for the month in US.

Market sources say April was a soft month for Cocamidopropyl Betaine demand with buyers being cautious due to trade uncertainty and high inventory. While core end use segments like personal care and cosmetics continued to provide a stable base of consumption, overall procurement was weak. Buyers prioritized stock optimization over new purchases, reducing transactional volume and short-term market turnover. Export orders were also weak during the period as tariffs and declining competitiveness in international markets hurt external demand. All these factors added to the downward pressure on Cocamidopropyl Betaine consumption and pricing.

Despite the current softness in Cocamidopropyl Betaine prices, market participants are hopeful. According to market sources, Cocamidopropyl Betaine prices in the US will rise in May 2025. This will be driven by tightening supply, gradual recovery in international demand and seasonal restocking by downstream segments especially personal care manufacturing.