For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
• In USA, the Calcium Stearate Price Index rose by 1.82% quarter-over-quarter, supported by firmer import and industrial demand.
• The average Calcium Stearate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1395.00/MT, reflecting steady year-end procurement.
• Calcium Stearate Spot Price tightened in December amid constrained imports and year-end purchasing from PVC and grease sectors.
• Calcium Stearate Price Forecast suggests modest upside near term as inventories tighten and industrial procurement remains resilient.
• Calcium Stearate Production Cost Trend rose due to firmer stearic acid and freight, increasing landed import costs.
• Calcium Stearate Demand Outlook remains firm across pharmaceuticals, personal care, plastics, and lubricating applications supporting stable offtake.
• Calcium Stearate Price Index movements were influenced by Hamburg congestion, container imbalances, and year-end buying behaviour.
• U.S. domestic units ran at full capacity while import-dependent supply dynamics determined CFR Houston offers and trade flows.
Why did the price of Calcium Stearate change in December 2025 in North America?
• Tight spot availability and proactive year-end procurement compressed immediate supply, lifting December price settlements modestly.
• Rising stearic acid feedstock costs and elevated freight surcharges increased production and landed costs for import cargoes.
• Minor logistical disruptions from Hamburg congestion and Trans-Pacific container imbalances added timing and availability pressures for importers.
APAC
• In China, the Calcium Stearate Price Index rose by 5.21% quarter-over-quarter, due to firmer feedstock.
• The average Calcium Stearate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1245.00/MT, based on FOB shipments.
• Calcium Stearate Spot Price strengthened as export bookings absorbed volumes and coastal plants ran consistently.
• Calcium Stearate Price Forecast signals mild volatility from seasonal buying and potential feedstock cost pass-through.
• Calcium Stearate Production Cost Trend rose with higher stearic acid and modest power tariff increases.
• Calcium Stearate Demand Outlook remains firm from PVC, coatings, and pharmaceutical sectors supporting near-term orders.
• Inventory accumulation and Shanghai port congestion influenced the Calcium Stearate Price Index, tightening spot availability.
• Export demand and inspections constrained plants, sustaining upward pressure on the Calcium Stearate Price Index.
Why did the price of Calcium Stearate change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Rising stearic acid feedstock costs increased conversion expenses, transmitting cost pressures to Calcium Stearate producers.
• Export bookings ahead of Lunar New Year absorbed spot volumes and tightened Shanghai port availability.
• Winter environmental inspections and plant outages reduced near-term output, tightening supply and supporting prices marginally.
Europe
• The Calcium Stearate Price Index in Europe moved slightly lower on a quarter-over-quarter basis in Q4 2025, reflecting softer downstream demand and easing pressure from upstream fatty acid markets toward the end of the year.
• The Calcium Stearate Spot Price declined gradually through October and November, as distributors and compounders maintained comfortable inventories and reduced spot buying amid weak construction and plastics processing activity.
• Key downstream uses of Calcium Stearate in Europe continued to include PVC stabilizers and lubricants, plastic and rubber processing aids, pharmaceutical excipients, cosmetics and personal care formulations, paper coatings, and construction additives, making demand closely tied to industrial and consumer manufacturing trends.
• The Calcium Stearate Production Cost Trend showed some relief during Q4 2025, supported by lower stearic acid feedstock prices and stable calcium carbonate availability, although energy and labor costs remained relatively high across the region.
• The Calcium Stearate Demand Outlook remained subdued during most of the quarter, as weak PVC processing rates, slower construction activity, and cautious procurement by plastics converters limited volume growth.
• The Calcium Stearate Price Forecast for early 2026 indicated largely stable to range-bound pricing, with limited upside expected unless PVC production rates improve or upstream oleochemical costs rebound.
• By December, the Calcium Stearate Price Index showed early signs of stabilization, as some buyers returned for selective restocking ahead of Q1 2026 requirements.
Why did the price of Calcium Stearate change in December 2025 in Europe?
• Easing stearic acid feedstock prices reduced production cost pressure, contributing to the softer Calcium Stearate Price Index seen earlier in the quarter.
• Year-end inventory optimization and limited downstream demand from PVC, rubber, and construction sectors kept buying interest restrained, preventing a strong price recovery.
• Selective restocking in December provided mild support, helping prices stabilize after earlier declines rather than continue falling sharply.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Calcium Stearate Price Index fell by 3.2941% quarter-over-quarter, in Q3 2025, reflecting softer downstream demand.
• The average Calcium Stearate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1370 per metric ton across North American suppliers.
• Calcium Stearate Spot Price softened modestly as limited industrial demand and seasonal demand softness dampened buying interest nationwide.
• Calcium Stearate Price Forecast signals cautious buyer stance amid ongoing cost volatility and supply adjustments globally, this year.
• Calcium Stearate Production Cost Trend edged higher due to feedstock shifts and energy costs; margins tighten for producers.
• Calcium Stearate Demand Outlook remains steady as downstream sectors stabilize and manufacturing activity shows modest growth across the region.
• Calcium Stearate Price Index broadly reflects regional logistics, port congestion, and export demand dynamics in regional manufacturing.
Why did the price of Calcium Stearate change in September 2025 in North America?
• Supply tightness in key North American blending sectors remained accentuated by scheduled maintenance outages and unexpected weather disruptions.
• Rising feedstock costs contributed to marginal price movement despite soft demand across sectors, pressuring margins.
• Logistics bottlenecks and regional port congestion affected timely deliveries and pricing signals across key routes and corridors.
APAC
• In China, the Calcium Stearate Price Index fell by 1.93% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, reflecting softer demand.
• The average Calcium Stearate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1183.33/MT, based on APAC regional negotiations.
• Calcium Stearate Spot Price softened slightly amid softer downstream demand and modest inventory adjustments.
• Calcium Stearate Price Forecast remains cautious due to high feedstock costs and potential logistics volatility.
• Calcium Stearate Production Cost Trend shows modest rise from feedstock changes and energy price movements.
• Calcium Stearate Demand Outlook is steady in APAC given construction activity and durable goods output.
• Calcium Stearate Price Index reflects marginal quarterly decline amid price discipline by producers.
• Trade flows in APAC remain supportive of small price stabilization.
• Export demand intensity for Calcium Stearate remains a key swing factor.
Why did the price of Calcium Stearate change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Supply/demand dynamics in APAC tightened modestly due to seasonal construction slow-down.
• Rising feedstock costs and freight rates pressured margins while supply remained adequate.
• Logistics delays for exports and regional port congestion affected timely deliveries.
Europe
• In Europe, the Calcium Stearate Price Index steady decline QoQ in Q3 2025, amid broader chemical sector weakness and energy cost pressures.
• Calcium Stearate Spot Price softened due to weaker industrial demand and persistent high energy inputs.
• Calcium Stearate Spot Price eased as structural challenges in plastics and chemicals offset construction-driven gains.
• Forecast for Calcium Stearate Price Forecast remains cautious amid inventory adjustments and regulatory transition momentum.
• Production Cost Trend signals elevated stearic acid volatility, driven by energy prices and geopolitical factors, capping Price Index recovery.
• Demand Outlook shows mixed pace; construction and sustainability-focused segments sustain Calcium Stearate consumption alongside pharma and food applications.
• Market dynamics include ongoing lead-to-calcium substitution in PVC, steady infrastructure waterproofing needs, and high energy costs impacting Spot Price.
• Green formulation investments and late-year construction activity may support selective Price Index gains into Q4.
• Weaker plastics demand and competitive non-toxic alternatives may limit broader Calcium Stearate Price Index upside.
Why did the price of Calcium Stearate change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Supply remained stable with consistent stearic acid availability and efficient regional production capacity.
• Cost pressures persisted due to volatile energy and stearic acid prices, contributing to price softening in Q3 2025.
• Demand dynamics showed resilience in construction and sustainable applications but were offset by declines in industrial plastics and chemical sectors.
