Triethanolamine prices have plunged across China, USA, Saudi Arabia, and Germany for the week ending 28 November 2025, extending the 12-week bearish trend. Poor downstream demand, ample supply, and stable feedstock conditions have kept the inventories comfortable, with further declines likely on subdued seasonal demand.
Triethanolamine prices in China, the US, Saudi Arabia, and Germany have fallen further during the week ended November 28, extending the 12-week-long bearish trend that has kept the global sentiment in check.
In China, the Triethanolamine CFR Qingdao prices plummeted 3.35% from the previous week, which was one of the sharpest declines that was reported in many months. The decline came on the back of a poor downstream requirement and seasonally weak applications, as the closure of the agricultural spraying window and winter restricted construction took away demand from segments accounting for about 25% of global ethanolamine revenue. Buying interest resisted higher offers as buyers maintained only 2-4 weeks of safety stock and remained current on just-in-time orders. Even as the Asia Pacific accounted for 42.88% of global consumption, fresh export bookings failed to materialize. While surfactants and personal care channels offered some support, the subdued seasonal demand and comfortable inventories point toward further weakening of Triethanolamine prices in the week ahead.
In the US, Triethanolamine CFR New York prices declined 1.01% w/w. Market activity was poor, supported by comfortable inventories and scant spot inquiries, which continued to exert downward pressure. Supply chains were unobstructed for feedstock, logistics, and energy, meaning that production flows were uninterrupted; this tilted the balance in favor of buyers. No bullish prompt was reported by stakeholders on either supply or freight, and Triethanolamine prices may weaken further into the next week as stable operating rates and a sleeping downstream offtake outweigh upside triggers.
In Saudi Arabia, prices for Triethanolamine FOB Jeddah slumped 3.37% from the previous week. Overseas volumes were plentiful, and domestic production was steady, while several November cargoes cleared customs with minimal berth congestion, and full tank inventories have lengthened suppliers' turnover cycles. Suppliers are forced to cut offers of Triethanolamine accordingly. Values are expected to weaken further amid sidelined buyers and sliding regional benchmarks; import parity has now fallen below domestic breakeven margins.
In Germany, Triethanolamine FD Hamburg prices weakened 1.71% week on week. With feedstock and energy in seamless supply, the market came under downward pressure. Domestic producers - which meet 65% of demand - declared no supply alerts, while imports - which account for the remaining 35% - berthed on schedule with no demurrage. Flat industrial gas and electricity tariffs, together with balanced distributor inventories, removed cost push pressure and left buyers comfortable to negotiate lower numbers. Supply chains are running unhindered and downstream appetite is muted, suggesting German Triethanolamine values will fall again next week.
Taken together, the lack of disruptive events and still-muted demand signals across all four regions reinforced the bearish trajectory. Triethanolamine markets will likely remain soft into early December, barring new demand drivers.
