In the month of July 2025, Decyl Glucoside prices in India increased marginally, with the rise due mostly to the higher upstream coconut oil prices and copra shortages, despite declining corn starch prices. which negatively impacted industry margins. Manufacturers were operating inside tight margins and as such, distributors began restricting supply to protect themselves from pricing exposure. Demand from the personal care sector remained moderate with cautious buying in urban settings but steady movement in rural settings; despite demand fluctuating the prices of Decyl Glucoside still increased. Price rises are likely to continue moving into August with firm coconut oil prices, the start to pre-festival manufacturing as well as early restocking by distributors.
