In November 2025, import prices for Tetrapotassium Pyrophosphate (TKPP) in the US fell, resulting from a well-supplied global market and steady domestic demand. Production in key Asian countries stayed stable, thanks to strong supplies of feedstock potassium carbonate. However, higher production volumes and weak downstream demand created an oversupply and lowered costs. Supply from Asian exporters remained moderate, but US imports fell to their lowest levels since the pandemic recovery. This change was driven by higher tariffs and weaker demand for goods. Imports from China continued to decrease while more shipments arrived from Southeast Asia as buyers sought cheaper and safer sources. TKPP demand in the US remained steady but was slightly lower. The food, detergent, and coatings sectors provided support, but fertilizer demand slowed seasonally. However, import prices are likely to rise due to higher shipping costs, winter supply chain challenges, increasing energy expenses, and strong demand from the industrial and cosmetic sectors.
