For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Cetomacrogol Prices in North America
- In United States, the Cetomacrogol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by escalating ethylene oxide production costs.
- The Cetomacrogol Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0 percent year-over-year.
- A 3.3 percent consumer price inflation in March 2026 pushed the Cetomacrogol Price Index upward.
- The Cetomacrogol Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026, supported by a 4.0 percent retail sales growth.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, maintaining consistent downstream order volumes for non-ionic surfactants.
- Industrial production grew 0.7 percent in March 2026, providing a stable floor for industrial consumption.
- Regional ethylene oxide supply tightened in March 2026 due to maintenance at a major facility.
- The Cetomacrogol Price Forecast remained elevated in Q1 2026 as palm oil feedstock costs trended upward.
- A stable 4.3 percent unemployment rate in March 2026 sustained baseline household income for consumer goods.
Why did the price of Cetomacrogol change in March 2026 in North America?
- Ethylene oxide production costs escalated in early March 2026 due to rising upstream chemical expenses.
- Regional ethylene oxide supply tightened in March 2026 following maintenance at a Gulf Coast facility.
- Global palm oil feedstock costs trended upward consistently throughout the entire first quarter of 2026.
Cetomacrogol Prices in APAC
- In China, the Cetomacrogol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream ethylene feedstock costs.
- The Cetomacrogol Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the producer price index rose 0.5%.
- The Cetomacrogol Demand Outlook remained subdued in March 2026, reflecting 1.0% consumer inflation and 1.7% retail sales growth.
- Industrial production grew 5.7% and the Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, supporting robust upstream chemical manufacturing.
- An unemployment rate of 5.4% in March 2026 and a 91.6 consumer confidence index in February 2026 pressured household incomes.
- Cosmetics retail sales strengthened in January 2026, while pharmaceutical production output weakened throughout Q1 2026.
- Ethylene oxide inventories depleted in Q1 2026, and crude palm oil feedstock costs strengthened in Q1 2026.
- The Cetomacrogol Price Forecast trended upward in March 2026 after international crude oil prices surged from shipping disruptions.
Why did the price of Cetomacrogol change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Ethylene feedstock costs for ethylene oxide production surged in March 2026, driving up manufacturing expenses.
- Ethylene oxide supply tightened significantly in March 2026 following widespread plant shutdowns across the region.
- Crude palm oil feedstock costs for cetyl alcohol strengthened in Q1 2026 amid tightened inventories.
Cetomacrogol Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Cetomacrogol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by escalating upstream production costs.
- The 2.7% CPI increase in March 2026 reflected higher energy costs, elevating production expenses for ethoxylation processes.
- Despite a -0.2% PPI decline in March 2026, the Cetomacrogol Production Cost Trend increased due to feedstock constraints.
- March 2026 Manufacturing Index expansion and 0.7% retail sales growth in February 2026 supported the Cetomacrogol Demand Outlook.
- Industrial production remained flat at 0.0% in February 2026, while a 4.2% unemployment rate maintained steady baseline demand.
- A -24.7 consumer confidence index in March 2026 and weakened January 2026 pharmaceutical orders pressured premium sector demand.
- Contract prices for ethylene precursors strengthened in March 2026, while palm oil feedstock remained elevated throughout Q1 2026.
- The Cetomacrogol Price Forecast indicated upward pressure in March 2026 as global chemical oversupply eased significantly.
Why did the price of Cetomacrogol change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Elevated palm oil and firmer ethylene contract prices increased chemical production costs during Q1 2026.
- European petrochemical inventories tightened significantly in March 2026 amid escalating geopolitical conflicts and supply constraints.
- European energy costs firmed up considerably in March 2026, elevating expenses for intensive chemical processes.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Cetomacrogol Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Cetomacrogol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by increasing production costs.
- Cetomacrogol production costs increased in Q4 2025, driven by a 3.3% PPI rise year-over-year in December 2025.
- Natural gas feedstock costs for Cetomacrogol production gradually rose in the final months of 2025.
- Cetomacrogol demand outlook was supported by a 3.9% retail sales increase year-over-year in December 2025.
- Industrial production grew 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating stronger manufacturing activity.
- Regional Cetomacrogol supply tightened in Q4 2025 due to unexpected plant disruptions in October 2025.
- A low unemployment rate of 4.4% in December 2025 bolstered Cetomacrogol demand via consumer spending.
- Consumer confidence at 89.1 in December 2025 supported continued spending on consumer goods using Cetomacrogol.
- Inflation, with CPI at 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, increased raw material costs for Cetomacrogol.
Why did the price of Cetomacrogol change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising natural gas feedstock costs in Q4 2025 increased Cetomacrogol production expenses.
- A 3.3% year-over-year PPI increase in December 2025 directly raised input costs for Cetomacrogol manufacturers.
- Regional supply tightened in Q4 2025 due to unexpected plant disruptions in October 2025.
Cetomacrogol Prices in APAC
- In China, the Cetomacrogol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by weak domestic demand and falling producer prices.
- The Cetomacrogol Price Forecast indicates continued downward pressure due to persistent weak consumer spending in Q4 2025.
- Cetomacrogol Production Cost Trend declined in December 2025, as the Producer Price Index fell by 1.9% year-on-year.
- Domestic demand for Cetomacrogol remained subdued in Q4 2025, with retail sales growing 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025.
- Industrial Production rose by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting some industrial demand for Cetomacrogol.
- China's Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in the broader manufacturing sector.
- The urban unemployment rate remained stable at 5.1% in December 2025, providing a stable but not strong consumer base.
- Domestic consumer confidence experienced a gradual ascent in Q4 2025, offering some support to consumer-facing applications.
Why did the price of Cetomacrogol change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Weak domestic demand in Q4 2025, with retail sales growing 0.9% year-on-year in December.
- Producer Price Index declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating lower input costs.
- Consumer Price Index rose only 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand.
Cetomacrogol Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Cetomacrogol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by declining producer input costs.
- Cetomacrogol production costs declined in December 2025 as the Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.5% year-over-year.
- Demand for Cetomacrogol faced bearish pressure in December 2025 due to a contracting Manufacturing Index.
- Industrial production increased by 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, offering slight bullish support for Cetomacrogol.
- Retail sales rose by 1.1% year-over-year in November 2025, moderately supporting Cetomacrogol demand in personal care.
- Consumer confidence remained pessimistic at -17.5 in December 2025, impacting discretionary Cetomacrogol end-use.
- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 1.8% year-over-year in December 2025, moderately impacting operational costs.
- Unemployment at 6.2% in December 2025 indicated cautious consumer spending, slightly bearish for Cetomacrogol.
- Limited feedstock coconut oil supplies in early November 2025 led to moderate fatty alcohol production.
- Exports of fatty alcohols from Europe were weak in November 2025, increasing competitive pressure on Cetomacrogol.
Why did the price of Cetomacrogol change in December 2025 in Germany?
- Producer input costs for Cetomacrogol declined as PPI fell 2.5% in December 2025.
- Manufacturing activity contracted in December 2025, reducing overall industrial demand for Cetomacrogol.
- Foreign competitive pressure forced German chemical companies to lower prices in October 2025.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Cetomacrogol Price in North America
- United States Cetomacrogol Price Index rose Q3 2025, influenced by rising feedstock costs and strong demand.
- Cetomacrogol production costs increased Q3 2025, driven by rising fatty alcohol and ethylene feedstock.
- Producer Price Index rose 2.6% through August 2025, indicating higher Cetomacrogol input costs.
- Consumer Price Index increased 3.0% through September 2025, elevating overall operational costs.
- Cetomacrogol demand outlook positive, supported by strengthened personal care and surging pharmaceutical activity.
- Retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year September 2025, indicating robust consumer spending on end products.
- North American fatty alcohol supply constrained September 2025 due to reduced palm kernel availability from Asia.
- Industrial production grew 0.1% year-over-year September 2025, suggesting modest manufacturing sector expansion.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, with 4.3% unemployment, moderating discretionary demand.
Why did the price of Cetomacrogol change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising fatty alcohol feedstock costs, particularly palm kernel oil, increased production expenses in Q3.
- Strong consumer demand, with retail sales up 5.42% in September 2025, supported higher prices.
- Reduced palm kernel availability from Asia constrained North American fatty alcohol supply in September.
Cetomacrogol Price in APAC
- In China, Cetomacrogol Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by rising feedstock costs.
- Production costs for Cetomacrogol increased in Q3 2025, driven by higher fatty alcohol and vegetable oil feedstock.
- Industrial production expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting Cetomacrogol demand.
- Strong demand from personal care, home care, and surfactant sectors boosted Cetomacrogol consumption in early Q3 2025.
- Consumer Price Index decreased 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating weak consumer demand.
- China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, signaling industrial activity slowdown.
- Retail sales increased 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, positively influencing personal care demand.
- Producer Price Index declined 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, suggesting pricing pressure.
- Unemployment rate of 5.2% in September 2025 contributed to cautious consumer spending.
Why did the price of Cetomacrogol change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Fatty alcohol feedstock costs rose in Q3 2025, driven by rising vegetable oil prices.
- Industrial production expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting industrial input demand.
- Consumer confidence was 89.6 in September 2025, indicating pessimism and reduced discretionary spending.
Cetomacrogol Price in Europe
- In Germany, the Cetomacrogol Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by declining producer prices by -1.7% in September 2025.
- Cetomacrogol production costs faced pressure from high operating and energy expenses throughout Q3 2025, despite a -1.7% PPI decline.
- Demand for Cetomacrogol was impacted by a contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 and a -1.0% industrial production drop.
- The Cetomacrogol demand outlook was supported by increased German pharmaceutical sector turnover and production in Q3 2025.
- Consumer-driven Cetomacrogol applications saw stable demand, with retail sales up 0.2% and unemployment at 6.3% in September 2025.
- Inventory backlogs declined in German manufacturing in September 2025, contributing to decreased European chemical capacity utilization.
- Cetomacrogol trade flows were challenged by decreasing German chemical exports to the US in 2025 due to tariffs.
- Palm Kernel Oil feedstock prices fluctuated significantly in September 2025, impacting fatty alcohol production costs.
Why did the price of Cetomacrogol change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices declined by -1.7% in September 2025, reducing manufacturing costs for Cetomacrogol.
- Industrial production fell by -1.0% in September 2025, signaling weaker demand from downstream sectors.
- High energy costs persisted in Q3 2025, impacting overall production expenses for chemical companies.
