India’s Phenoxyethanol Prices Rise in January 2026 by 1.5% on Strong Cosmetics Demand

Phenoxyethanol prices in India moved higher in January ****, supported by steady domestic output, and firmer buying from cosmetics and hygiene formulators preparing for spring festival launches. Early-month restocking by personal-care manufacturers lent momentum to ex-warehouse bids in Mumbai, while import-dependent availability meant even modest tightening in arrivals lifted Phenoxyethanol prices. Through the month, domestic units on the western coast ran at steady rates, and port operations remained fluid, enabling normal discharge and onward trucking. Meanwhile, paint producers held baseline purchasing for Phenoxyethanol ahead of the pre-monsoon construction cycle, leaving the market to be driven primarily by selective replenishment from beauty and pharmaceutical users.

Demand patterns were uneven across end-users, with the beauty and personal-care segment the main driver of the uptick; cosmetics formulators stepped up restocking for new launches, sustaining spot enquiries and allowing suppliers to secure premiums. In contrast, industrial coatings and paints maintained steady,...