For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by strengthening feedstock costs and industrial activity.
- CADA production costs increased in Q2 2026 as the Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 4.1% year-over-year in June 2026.
- Coconut oil feedstock costs strengthened in Q2 2026 due to tightening copra supply and recovering oleochemical demand.
- The CADA demand outlook was supported by an expanding Manufacturing Index in June 2026, indicating industrial growth.
- Industrial Production increased 5.3% year-over-year in June 2026, positively impacting CADA demand across applications.
- Consumer demand for personal care and laundry detergents strengthened in China during Q2 2026.
- Subdued consumer inflation, with CPI at 1.0% year-over-year in June 2026, indicated weaker purchasing power.
- Weak retail sales, up only 1.0% year-over-year in June 2026, and a 5.0% unemployment rate indicated cautious consumer spending.
- China's chemical exports surged in Q2 2026, influenced by geopolitical disruptions and overseas buyer front-loading.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Rising input costs, with PPI up 4.1% in June 2026, pressured CADA prices upward.
- Strengthening coconut oil feedstock costs in Q2 2026, from tightening supply, raised CADA expenses.
- Robust industrial production, up 5.3% in June 2026, supported CADA demand.
Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- CADA production costs increased significantly in Q2 2026, influenced by a 2.2% rise in producer prices in May 2026.
- Industrial production remained unchanged at 0.0% in May 2026, contributing to a mixed CADA demand outlook.
- Consumer purchasing power eroded due to a 2.3% CPI increase in June 2026, negatively impacting CADA demand.
- Coconut oil feedstock costs for CADA surged in Q2 2026 due to Southeast Asian copra tightening and elevated logistics.
- Manufacturing activity contracted in June 2026, indicating reduced industrial demand for CADA in cleaning applications.
- Retail sales increased by 1.8% in May 2026, supported by a stable 3.8% unemployment rate, aiding CADA demand.
- The CADA Price Forecast suggests continued upward pressure from energy and raw material costs in spring 2026.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Coconut oil feedstock costs surged in Q2 2026 due to copra tightening and elevated European logistics.
- Producer prices for industrial products increased by 2.2% in May 2026, raising CADA manufacturing overheads.
- Contracting manufacturing activity in June 2026 and declining consumer confidence limited CADA demand.
Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Prices in North America
- In United States, CADA Price Index rose in Q2 2026, driven by strong consumer spending and rising producer costs.
- CADA production costs increased in Q2 2026, with producer prices rising 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026.
- CADA demand in consumer applications strengthened in Q2 2026, as retail sales grew 6.9% year-over-year in May 2026.
- Industrial production expanded 0.7% year-over-year in June 2026, supporting CADA demand for industrial uses.
- Coconut oil feedstock prices faced downward pressure in Q2 2026; formaldehyde costs rose in June 2026.
- Ammonia feedstock availability remained tight through May 2026, global supply disruptions raised CADA costs.
- U.S. chemical exports rose in Q2 2026, influenced by Middle East and Asian production disruptions.
- Consumer confidence, at 91.2 in June 2026, supported spending on personal care and household cleaning products.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in June 2026 in North America?
- Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026, increasing CADA manufacturing costs.
- Retail sales grew 6.9% year-over-year in May 2026, boosting demand for CADA in consumer products.
- Formaldehyde feedstock costs edged higher in June 2026, contributing to upward pressure on CADA prices.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Prices in North America
- In United States, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by elevated feedstock costs.
- The Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0%.
- Coconut oil feedstock costs stabilized at elevated levels in Q1 2026 due to tight lauric supplies.
- The Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Demand Outlook remained strong in March 2026, supported by 4.0% retail sales growth.
- In March 2026, consumer inflation reached 3.3% while the unemployment rate remained stable at 4.3%.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, alongside a 0.7% rise in industrial production year-over-year.
- United States natural gas prices dropped in Q1 2026 due to record production and elevated storage inventories.
- The Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Forecast indicated upward pressure in Q1 2026 amid constrained global coconut oil supply.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in March 2026 in North America?
- Coconut oil feedstock inventories tightened significantly in Q1 2026 amid weather-related harvest disruptions and constraints.
- Producer prices increased by 4.0% in March 2026, directly elevating manufacturing expenses for mild surfactants.
- Demand for organic personal care applications strengthened in January 2026, supporting higher overall market valuations.
Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, amid weakened feedstock costs.
- During March 2026, sluggish 1.7% retail sales growth and a 1.0% CPI increase limited consumer chemical demand.
- In March 2026, a 5.4% unemployment rate and a 91.6 consumer confidence index in February 2026 pressured incomes.
- Despite a 0.5% PPI increase in March 2026, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Production Cost declined alongside coconut oil.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded and industrial production grew 5.7% in March 2026, boosting industrial cleaning surfactant demand.
- The Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Demand Outlook weakened as cosmetics retail sales declined during Jan-Feb 2026.
- Regional coconut oil supply availability strengthened in Q1 2026 due to increased processing in major producing regions.
- Coconut oil export volumes from Southeast Asian suppliers plummeted during Jan-Feb 2026 amid logistics reliability challenges.
- The Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Forecast remained subdued in Q1 2026 as consumer goods sales weakened.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Coconut oil feedstock costs weakened in Q1 2026 due to improved agricultural productivity and harvesting.
- Cosmetics and daily used goods retail sales weakened during Jan-Feb 2026, reducing downstream chemical consumption.
Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026 from feedstock costs.
- Inflation at 2.7% in March 2026 raised costs, impacting the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Production Cost Trend.
- Producer prices fell -0.2% in March 2026, contrasting with the rising Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, supporting the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Demand Outlook in industry.
- Coconut oil feedstock costs for Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) surged in Q1 2026 from raw material shortages.
- Natural gas prices skyrocketed in March 2026, influencing the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Forecast models.
- European coconut oil imports faced severe logistical delays and volume contractions throughout the Q1 2026.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Coconut oil feedstock costs surged in Q1 2026 due to severe raw material supply shortages.
- German natural gas prices skyrocketed in March 2026, significantly increasing energy-intensive chemical synthesis production costs.
- Strong consumer demand for natural personal care products strengthened significantly across Germany in Q1 2026.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Prices in North America
- In United States, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by elevated feedstock costs.
- CADA production costs increased during Q4 2025, influenced by a 3.0% year-over-year PPI rise in November 2025.
- CADA demand outlook remained stable in Q4 2025, supported by a 3.3% year-over-year retail sales increase in November 2025.
- The CADA Price Index reflected upward pressure from a 2.7% year-over-year CPI increase in December 2025.
- Industrial demand for CADA gained from a 2.0% year-over-year industrial production increase in December 2025.
- A 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025 indicated a strong labor market, supporting CADA consumer demand.
- Consumer confidence at 89.1 in December 2025 suggested moderate optimism, influencing CADA consumer spending.
- Elevated coconut oil prices and import logistics bottlenecks persisted in Q4 2025, impacting CADA production costs.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in December 2025 in North America?
- Elevated coconut oil prices in Q4 2025 significantly increased CADA feedstock costs.
- A 3.0% year-over-year PPI rise in November 2025 indicated higher CADA input costs.
- Robust consumer spending, with retail sales up 3.3% in November 2025, supported CADA demand.
Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter, driven by elevated feedstock costs in Q4 2025.
- CADA production costs increased during Q4 2025, influenced by elevated global coconut oil prices in October 2025.
- Demand for CADA faced headwinds from weak consumer spending, with retail sales growing 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025.
- Industrial production expanded by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting CADA demand in industrial applications.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating improved industrial activity for CADA end-users.
- Tight global coconut oil stocks in October 2025 contributed to upward pressure on CADA feedstock costs.
- China's cleaning product exports strengthened between October and November 2025, boosting CADA demand.
- Consumer interest in personal care, specifically anti-aging and whitening skincare, surged in December 2025.
- The Producer Price Index declined by 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating pricing pressure on CADA producers.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Elevated global coconut oil prices in October 2025 increased CADA production costs.
- Stronger cleaning product exports from China between October and November 2025 supported CADA demand.
- Tight global coconut oil stocks in October 2025 contributed to higher feedstock expenses.
Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by declining producer prices in December 2025.
- CADA production costs remained elevated throughout 2025 due to persistent high energy and raw material expenses in Germany.
- CADA demand in personal care was supported by 1.1% year-over-year retail sales growth in November 2025.
- The CADA demand outlook faced headwinds from contracting manufacturing activity in December 2025, impacting industrial applications.
- CADA price trends were pressured by a negative Producer Price Index of -2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating weak demand.
- Consumer confidence, at -17.5 in December 2025, strongly dampened CADA demand in consumer-facing products, reflecting widespread pessimism.
- Industrial production showed a slight 0.8% year-over-year increase in October 2025, offering mild support for CADA in industrial cleaning.
- Inventory levels in the German chemical industry remained ample in 2025, with capacity utilization at a low 70%, suggesting subdued demand.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Declining producer prices, with PPI at -2.5% in December 2025, pressured CADA selling prices downward.
- Weak consumer confidence, at -17.5 in December 2025, reduced spending, dampening CADA demand.
- Contracting manufacturing activity in December 2025 reduced industrial CADA demand, impacting market trends.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Coco Ampho Diacetate Prices in North America
- In the United States, Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) prices rose in Q3 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
- CADA production costs increased, influenced by a 2.6% year-over-year PPI rise in August 2025.
- Ethylene feedstock costs for CADA production increased in July 2025 due to tight supply.
- CADA demand was supported by a 5.42% year-over-year retail sales increase in September 2025.
- Industrial production showed a modest 0.1% year-over-year increase in September 2025, mildly supporting CADA demand.
- Demand for CADA strengthened in packaging and medical sectors during H2 2025.
- US tariffs and trade barriers fragmented chemical trade patterns in 2025, impacting CADA flows.
- Henry Hub natural gas spot prices fluctuated in Q3 2025, influencing CADA manufacturing energy costs.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in Q3 2025 in North America?
- Rising production costs, evidenced by a 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025, pressured Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) prices upward.
- Increased ethylene feedstock costs in July 2025 due to tight supply contributed to higher Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) manufacturing expenses.
Coco Ampho Diacetate Prices in APAC
- In China, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, due to declining consumer and producer prices.
- CADA demand outlook was mixed; industrial output expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025.
- However, consumer confidence remained pessimistic at 89.6 in September 2025, impacting personal care product demand.
- Production costs for CADA faced upward pressure from strengthening global oil demand in Q3 2025.
- Growth in electricity, heat, gas, and water production eased in September 2025, moderating energy costs.
- China's Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, indicating reduced industrial activity.
- Abundant upstream chemical building block supply suggested stable feedstock availability in 2025.
- Retail sales increased 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting CADA in household cleaning.
- The Producer Price Index declined 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, pressuring CADA prices.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Consumer Price Index decreased 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating weak purchasing power only for September month in Q3.
- Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, signaling reduced downstream production activity.
- Producer prices declined 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting weak demand.
Coco Ampho Diacetate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) production costs increased in Q3 2025 due to surging coconut oil and rising acetic acid feedstock expenses.
- Rising CPI at 2.4% in September 2025 contributed to higher operational expenses for Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) manufacturers.
- Despite a 1.7% decline in PPI in September 2025, specific Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) feedstock costs, like coconut oil, surged.
- Demand for personal care and cleaning products showed robust growth in Germany during Q3 2025, supporting CADA consumption.
- Retail sales increased by 0.2% in September 2025, indicating stable consumer spending for CADA-containing end-products.
- Elevated natural gas and increased wholesale electricity prices in Germany in Q3 2025 pressured Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) production costs.
Why did the price of Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Surging coconut oil feedstock costs in Q3 2025 significantly increased Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) production expenses.
- Elevated natural gas and wholesale electricity prices in Germany in Q3 2025 raised Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) manufacturing costs.
- Robust demand for cleaning products and strengthened personal care demand in Q3 2025 supported Coco Ampho Diacetate (CADA) pricing.
