For the Quarter Ending December 2025
APAC
• In India, the Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Price Index fell by 4.5% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting weaker downstream demand.
• The average Coco Mono Ethanol Amide price for the quarter was approximately USD 2737.87/MT domestically.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Spot Price eased as distributors released excess inventory, increasing competition and pressuring offers.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Price Forecast suggests limited upside from restocking, constrained by abundant three-week distributor cover.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Production Cost Trend remained subdued as coconut and palm-kernel oil eased, lowering manufacturers' breakeven.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Demand Outlook appears muted as home-and-personal-care formulators covered fourth-quarter requirements, reducing spot procurement activity.
• The Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Price Index reflected stable production while port arrivals and eased logistics relieved spot tightness.
• Export demand remained insufficient to absorb excess, so producers trimmed offers while sustaining volumes during steady operations.
Why did the price of Coco Mono Ethanol Amide change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Eased feedstock costs from coconut and palm-kernel oils reduced production breakevens, pressuring sellers to lower offers.
• Comfortable port inventories and timely vessel arrivals relieved logistics bottlenecks, increasing spot availability and softening prices.
• Weak spot enquiries from home-and-personal-care blenders and pre-covered Q4 requirements curtailed immediate buying interest significantly.
North America
• In North America, the CMEA Price Index showed a mixed trend in Q4 2025, with early-quarter firmness followed by mid-quarter softening and stabilization toward the end of the period.
• The average CMEA price for the quarter remained broadly stable, supported by steady demand from household and industrial detergents, personal care formulations, and cleaners.
• CMEA Spot Price softened in October and November as downstream buyers reduced spot purchases amid sufficient inventories, but prices stabilized in December due to year-end restocking.
• The CMEA Production Cost Trend remained steady, with limited volatility in coconut fatty acid feedstocks, ethanolamine, and energy costs.
• CMEA Demand Outlook remained balanced, driven by consistent consumption in detergents and personal care sectors, while industrial cleaning demand showed seasonal moderation.
• The CMEA Price Forecast indicates range-bound movement, with upside potential linked to renewed detergent and personal care product demand, while downside risk remains limited by stable production economics.
• Adequate regional supply and uninterrupted operations at major North American CMEA producers helped limit volatility in the Price Index.
• Competitive import availability further restrained sharp price increases during the quarter.
Why did the price of CMEA change in December 2025 in North America?
• The Price Index stabilized in December 2025 as detergent, personal care, and cleaning product manufacturers undertook year-end restocking.
• Improved spot buying activity supported prices after mid-quarter softness.
• With the CMEA Production Cost Trend remaining stable, December price movement was primarily driven by normalization in downstream demand.
• Inventory optimization by distributors and manufacturers contributed to market stability toward the end of the quarter.
Europe
• In Europe, the CMEA Price Index exhibited a mixed trend in Q4 2025, with early-quarter firmness, mid-quarter softness, and stabilization toward the end of the quarter.
• The average CMEA price for the quarter remained broadly stable, supported by demand from household detergents, personal care formulations, and industrial cleaning products.
• CMEA Spot Price softened in October and November due to cautious spot buying and adequate inventories, but recovered moderately in December as year-end restocking took place.
• The CMEA Production Cost Trend remained steady, with minimal fluctuations in coconut fatty acids, ethanolamine, and energy costs.
• CMEA Demand Outlook remained balanced, driven by stable consumption in personal care and cleaning applications, while industrial and institutional cleaning demand showed seasonal moderation.
• The CMEA Price Forecast indicates range-bound movement, with upside potential linked to improved demand in detergents and personal care products, and downside limited by steady production economics.
• Adequate regional supply and uninterrupted operations at major European producers helped contain volatility in the Price Index.
• Competitive imports from key supplier regions provided additional supply, further restraining aggressive price movements.
Why did the price of CMEA change in December 2025 in Europe?
• The Price Index stabilized in December 2025 as personal care, detergent, and industrial cleaning product manufacturers undertook year-end restocking.
• Moderate spot buying and improved procurement activity supported prices after mid-quarter softness.
• With the CMEA Production Cost Trend remaining stable, December price changes were primarily demand-driven rather than cost-driven.
• Inventory adjustments by distributors and manufacturers contributed to overall market balance.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the United States, the Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Price Index increased by 2.38% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting tightening coconut oil availability and steady personal care demand.
• The average CMEA price for the quarter remained influenced by depot-level supply fluctuations and seasonal restocking.
• CMEA Spot Price firmed mid-quarters as inventories tightened and buyers accelerated procurement ahead of Q4 production.
• CMEA Production Cost Trend edged higher with coconut oil inflation partially offset by stable monoethanolamine costs.
• CMEA Demand Outlook is solid, driven by detergent and personal care segments maintaining consistent offtake.
• CMEA Price Forecast signals potential upside into late 2025, supported by constrained copra supply and festival-related buying.
• Domestic manufacturers moderated output, balancing inventory management with rising input costs to maintain margin stability.
• Export flows to North America and neighboring markets provided marginal support to the Price Index.
Why did the price of Coco Mono Ethanol Amide change in September 2025 in the USA?
• Tight coconut oil supply and steady downstream demand pushed procurement and spot activity higher.
APAC
• In India, the Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Price Index rose by 5.14% quarter-over-quarter, driven by coconut.
• The average Coco Mono Ethanol Amide price for the quarter was approximately USD 2867.60/MT depot-level.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Spot Price rose as inventories tightened, procurement strengthened, elevating Price Index.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Price Forecast indicates upside from festive restocking and constrained copra supply.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Production Cost Trend shows coconut oil inflation outweighed monoethanolamine price declines.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide Demand Outlook is firm, personal care and detergent offtake sustain purchasing.
• Tight inventories and limited copra arrivals reduced spot availability, pushing the Price Index further upward.
• Local manufacturers maintained output but faced margin pressure, prompting depot price revisions and volatility.
Why did the price of Coco Mono Ethanol Amide change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Poor copra harvests reduced coconut oil supply, increasing upstream costs and tightening availability.
• Monsoon and pre-festival buying kept personal care and detergent offtake elevated, supporting purchases.
• Logistical delays and low inventories limited supply response; monoethanolamine declines offered only partial relief.
Europe
• In Germany, the CMEA Price Index rose by 1.12% quarter-over-quarter, supported by constrained coconut oil supply and stable personal care consumption.
• The average CMEA price for the quarter reflected steady trading amid moderate depot-level inventory adjustments.
• CMEA Spot Price strengthened slightly as distributors replenished stock for upcoming production cycles.
• CMEA Production Cost Trend was influenced by elevated coconut oil prices, while monoethanolamine remained stable.
• CMEA Demand Outlook remains firm, with detergent and cosmetic applications driving consistent European offtake.
• CMEA Price Forecast indicates continued mild upward pressure as festival-season restocking and supply limitations persist.
• Suppliers maintained controlled output, managing inventories to align with regional demand without creating oversupply.
• Import and freight constraints added minor upward support to European depot-level pricing.
Why did the price of Coco Mono Ethanol Amide change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Limited coconut oil availability and steady downstream consumption supported moderate price increases.
For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
• The Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Price Index in North America showed a slight increase in Q2 2025, quarter-over-quarter.
• The increase was mainly supported by steady demand from personal care and household cleaning producers, as well as stable domestic supply levels. The liquid soaps and shampoos makeup segment continued to support baseline consumption.
• Why did the price of Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) change in July 2025?
Prices in July exhibited a mild increase, driven by firm raw material costs and sustained order volumes from consumer goods producers. However, weak export sentiment and subdued macroeconomic indicators limited aggressive price hikes.
• No major logistics disruptions were reported during Q2; freight rates remained stable, and port congestion was minimal across key terminals.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Demand Outlook for Q3 remains cautiously optimistic, driven by consistent formulation demand in the home and personal care sectors. However, any slowdown in retail consumption or stockpiling could cap further upside.
• The Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Production Cost Trend stayed moderately firm, reflecting stable feedstock pricing, especially for monoethanolamine. Coconut oil import volatility had limited impact due to diversified sourcing.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Price Forecast for Q3 points to steady-to-firm pricing amid anticipated restocking activity and no significant changes in upstream costs.
APAC
• In Q2 2025, the Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Price Index in India rose by a cumulative 4.2%, settling at INR 232,600/MT (Ex-Ahmedabad) by June end. This marked a reversal from April’s 1.2% decline to successive increases of 1.6% in May and 1.8% in June.
• The pricing was significantly shaped by fluctuations in feedstock values, particularly coconut oil, which rose by 6.9% in May and 5.2% in June, while monoethanolamine saw mixed movement. Strong downstream demand in personal care and cleaning products bolstered prices.
• Why did the price of Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) change in July 2025?
Early July trends indicate that prices likely held firm due to continued high coconut oil costs and consistent buying from detergent and shampoo producers, although downstream restocking activity was slightly muted post-monsoon.
• No major oversupply or port-related issues were noted, though localized tightness in coconut oil supply, especially from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, did cause upstream volatility.
• The Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Spot Price was influenced by steady domestic production levels, with manufacturers operating at normal utilization rates and maintaining reliable depot-level supply.
• The Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Production Cost Trend remained elevated due to tight coconut oil markets, although lower monoethanolamine prices in June offered slight relief.
• Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Demand Outlook for Q3 is expected to remain healthy, underpinned by pre-festival stocking and seasonal demand for personal care and household cleaning formulations. The Price Forecast suggests continued firmness if feedstock costs remain high.
Europe
• The Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Price Index in Europe remained mostly stable during Q2 2025.
• Demand remained steady across the cosmetics, detergents, and cleaning products sectors. While industrial growth was muted, the household segment maintained consistent intake levels. Regulatory shifts around surfactant safety standards led to some reformulation demand.
• Why did the price of Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) change in July 2025?
July saw a slight price uptick, attributed to seasonal uplift in demand from the personal care segment. However, subdued industrial activity across Germany and the Benelux region dampened broader momentum.
• The Netherlands recorded relatively slower offtake due to higher inventory carryovers, while Southern Europe saw stronger summer-driven consumer demand.
• Inventory levels across Western Europe remained manageable, with no significant overstock or shortage. Consumption trends in end-use sectors were stable, albeit with a cautious tone.
• The Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Production Cost Trend was influenced by fluctuations in coconut oil imports, though overall feedstock prices were rangebound. No major plant disruptions occurred.
• Looking into Q3, Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Demand Outlook stays modest, with consistent usage expected from personal and home care manufacturers. The Coco Mono Ethanol Amide (CMEA) Price Forecast indicates marginal increases, depending on feedstock trends and consumer behaviour.
