For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the United States, the Chlorhexidine Acetate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by robust demand and rising costs.
• Chlorhexidine Acetate production costs increased in Q3 2025, influenced by rising acetic acid and natural gas prices.
• US healthcare and pharmaceutical sector growth sustained Chlorhexidine Acetate demand in Q3 2025, particularly in outpatient settings.
• Retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting Chlorhexidine Acetate demand in consumer products.
• The 4.3% unemployment rate in September 2025 bolstered Chlorhexidine Acetate demand across various end-use applications.
• US chemical production declines in July and September 2025 contributed to tighter Chlorhexidine Acetate supply conditions.
• Consumer Price Index rose 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, increasing raw material and energy costs for production.
• Producer Price Index increased 2.6% year-over-year in August 2025, impacting Chlorhexidine Acetate manufacturing input costs.
• The Chlorhexidine Acetate Price Index is forecast to remain firm, given persistent demand and ongoing cost pressures.
Why did the price of Chlorhexidine Acetate change in September 2025 in North America?
• Rising acetic acid and natural gas costs significantly increased Chlorhexidine Acetate production expenses in Q3 2025.
• Sustained growth in US healthcare and pharmaceutical demand bolstered Chlorhexidine Acetate consumption in September 2025.
• US chemical production declines in July and September 2025 tightened Chlorhexidine Acetate supply.
Europe
• In Germany, the Chlorhexidine Acetate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weakened industrial demand and high inventories.
• The Chlorhexidine Acetate price forecast suggests continued pressure due to contracting industrial activity in Germany during Q3 2025.
• Production costs for Chlorhexidine Acetate saw mixed trends; producer prices decreased by 1.7% in September 2025.
• Elevated raw material and energy costs for German chemicals persisted throughout Q3 2025, impacting Chlorhexidine Acetate production.
• Chlorhexidine Acetate demand was bearish, with industrial production declining 1.0% in September 2025.
• Consumer demand for Chlorhexidine Acetate remained stable, supported by a 0.2% rise in retail sales in September 2025.
• High inventory levels and low capacity utilization in the German chemical industry continued through Q3 2025.
• German chemical exports weakened in Q3 2025, while imports increased, affecting Chlorhexidine Acetate trade.
Why did the price of Chlorhexidine Acetate change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Weakened industrial demand in Germany, with production down 1.0% in September 2025, reduced Chlorhexidine Acetate demand.
• High inventory levels and weak orders in the German chemical industry exerted downward price pressure.
• Producer prices decreased by 1.7% in September 2025 due to lower energy costs, influencing Chlorhexidine Acetate pricing.
APAC
• In China, the Chlorhexidine Acetate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by producer deflation.
• Production costs faced downward pressure from global chemical overcapacity and steady petrochemical feedstock prices in Q3 2025.
• Demand for Chlorhexidine Acetate was supported by China's expanding pharmaceutical market in Q3 2025.
• Industrial production increased 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, bolstering industrial disinfectant demand.
• Retail sales grew 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating some consumer demand for end products.
• However, consumer confidence at 89.6 in September 2025 suggested subdued domestic demand and spending.
• China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, reflecting reduced industrial activity.
• Global petrochemical oversupply and elevated inventories in China exerted downward pressure on prices.
• The Chlorhexidine Acetate price forecast remains challenged by persistent overcapacity and weak consumer sentiment.
Why did the price of Chlorhexidine Acetate change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Producer Price Index fell 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating lower input costs.
• Consumer Price Index decreased 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting weak consumer demand.
• Global chemical overcapacity and elevated inventories in China created significant downward price pressure.