Sodium Tripolyphosphate (STPP) prices in the US surged in January 2026 due to tight supply, higher freight costs, & ongoing logistical bottlenecks to drive up the landed cost of imports. The US is reliant heavily on Canada and China for STPP, while there is little domestic production available, making buyers very vulnerable to fluctuating trade flows and shipping disruptions. Spot demand increased from detergent manufacturers who wanted to have cargo secured before their contracts renewed and paid a premium for quality material and reliable delivery terms. Although raw phosphate prices softened in late 2025, the savings were not yet passed down to finished STPP pricing. Large producers of household goods are feeling the pressure: Procter & Gamble had USD 22.2 bn in fiscal Q2 sales, but with margin pressure from input costs, Church & Dwight had USD 6.2 bn in sales for 2025 but cautioned about commodity volatility. Colgate-Palmolive experienced positive organic growth and continued to focus on costs.
