Triethylamine (TEA) prices in Asia stayed steady through H2-May, with both India and China holding firm despite some uncertainty in the market. In India, stable demand and a good balance between supply and demand kept prices steady, even as other chemicals faced fluctuations. In China, consistent availability of feedstocks and careful management of inventories helped maintain market stability. Suppliers in both countries took a cautious approach, avoiding any drastic changes in prices. Overall, there’s been no major disruption in buying patterns, and the market remains calm for now.

In H2-May, TEA prices in India held firm, even as other segments of the amines market moved in different directions. Market participants says suppliers are playing it safe, choosing not to adjust prices in a climate that still feels uncertain. While nearby products like ethylamines have seen some price swings, TEA has remained steady-thanks in part to moderate downstream activity and fewer imports making their way in. Ongoing shipping delays have only added to the tightness, quietly helping to keep the TEA market balanced.

Recently, the Indian TEA market has been experiencing difficulties.  Prices have been steadily declining as a result of supply exceeding demand. Stock levels are already high, and with uncertainty still lingering across the broader amines sector, both suppliers and buyers are finding it difficult to get a clear read on where things are headed. On top of that, shipping delays and uneven import flows are adding to the unpredictability.

TEA prices in China stayed steady through H2-May 2025, as suppliers held off on making any price changes. Due to steady feedstock availability when major ammonia factories were restarted, production costs stayed relatively constant.  Although the price of ethanol increased marginally, it wasn't significant enough to change overall cost structures.  Suppliers had little motivation to change prices because downstream demand was still relatively low and stocks were under control. Despite some concerns about broader market oversupply, steady margins gave producers reason to maintain stability in the TEA pricing for now.

ChemAnalyst expects TEA prices to come down slightly in the coming weeks. This outlook is mainly based on the possibility of feedstock costs easing and growing pricing pressure from the Chinese market. It may be more difficult for suppliers to maintain prices when these conditions are present.  As a result, some uncertainty may enter the market, making it difficult to predict with precision where prices will go in the near future.