May 2025, the Indian Coco Monoethanolamide market moved up with prices increasing by 1.6%. The increase in prices was supported by domestic demand continuing to be robust and elevated costs of upstream raw materials. Primary key feedstock coconut oil and monoethanolamine increased respectively by 6.9% and 1.8% during the month. In the face of ongoing cost increases in production margins, domestic manufacturers slightly adjusted offers higher. Overall, there were stable plant operations around the country, and there were no major disruptions in local manufacturing or supply chain processes.

Producers in India maintained a steady pace of coco monoethanolamide operations, supported by reliable sourcing of essential raw materials of coco monoethanolamide. The supply of the feedstock remained consistent, leading to no interruptions in production flows. Producers transferred some of the cost pressures to buyers at the depot level, although there was still sufficient overall supply in regional markets. Logistics and distribution networks were efficient as products were delivered on time and stock levels of coco monoethanolamide were maintained in major urban and industrial centres.

On the demand side, strong consumption trends helped to support firm pricing conditions. Strong offtake from main downstream industries such as personal care, detergents, soaps and domestic cleaning products underlined the market sentiment for the month. Liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner formulators warranted larger purchases of coco monoethanolamide to meet their steady retail consumption. Similarly, surface cleaners and laundry detergent producers reported increasing their production level, meaning high levels of Coco Monoethanolamide consumption.

Depot-level demand was bolstered by healthy restocking activities, particularly as downstream players prepared for continued consumption through seasonal cycles. Buyers were generally receptive to the marginal price increase, given the consistent performance of their end-use segments and the necessity of coco monoethanolamide ingredient in multiple formulations. The domestic market dynamics, more than external trade or import fluctuations, played a decisive role in shaping price trends of coco monoethanolamide throughout the month.

In addition to strong downstream demand, market sentiment in May was supported by seasonal buying patterns of coco monoethanolamide and consistent consumer spending on hygiene and personal care products. With the summer months typically witnessing higher usage of personal grooming and cleaning products, formulators kept production rates up of coco monoethanolamide, which increased raw materials consumption. 

Looking forward, the combination of elevated feedstock prices and sustained downstream demand may continue to exert upward pressure on Coco Monoethanolamide prices in the near term. Market participants are closely watching input cost trends and consumption patterns, particularly from the personal care and cleaning product sectors, which remain the largest drivers of demand. Barring any major shifts in raw material availability or domestic economic indicators, a stable to firm pricing outlook of coco monoethanolamide is anticipated in the coming weeks.