India Lauramine Oxide Prices Rise 5.1% in July as Home-Care Demand Supports the Market

India’s Lauramine Oxide market strengthened in July 2026, with Ex-Ahmedabad prices rising 5.1% as firmer feedstock replacement costs, steady home-care consumption and tighter supplier pricing supported the market. Household cleaners, liquid detergents, personal-care formulations and institutional cleaning applications maintained regular procurement, while import-linked availability remained a key pricing factor. The increase came despite a moderation in India’s broader manufacturing momentum, with the July manufacturing activities easing, according to early estimates. FMCG demand remained comparatively resilient, with major consumer-goods companies reporting strong June-quarter domestic volumes. Higher input and transportation costs continued to pressure formulators, encouraging suppliers to preserve margins. For August, prices are expected to experience a slight slowdown as monsoon-related demand moderation and cautious replenishment limit further gains. However, a gradual recovery in September and October is anticipated as festive-season stocking, personal-care demand and household-cleaning consumption strengthen, subject to feedstock and import-cost movements.