The Indian Aquaxyl market had a mild increase of 0.5% in December and started to enter January on a more cautious note. In December, continued strong demand for both premium skin-care products and baby-care products remained solid, and seasonal production of these products supported steady buying activity. The supply of Aquaxyl continues to be comfortable; regular import shipments and sufficient inventory levels at distributors have ensured that there is no tightness in the market. There have been a few small delays in the movement due to logistical issues, and seasonal handling costs are having a small impact, but the accessibility of Aquaxyl has not been affected. Moving into January, the sentiment in the market is becoming increasingly cautious. Buyers are shifting focus towards optimizing inventory during this time and will likely delay any larger volume purchases. Excessive carryover from Q4 will help ensure that there are ample supplies available soon, limiting any upside potential. For the short term, buying activity in the Aquaxyl market will likely be limited to smaller, selective purchases, with formulators relying mainly on short-term coverage. The overall market in India is likely to experience some mild downward pressure in January, as balanced supply and cautious demand will likely limit the degree of firmness seen at the end of December.
