For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Coconut Diethanolamide Prices in APAC
- In China, the Coconut Diethanolamide Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by rising production costs.
- Production costs increased due to a 4.1% rise in PPI year-over-year in June 2026 and elevated coconut oil import costs in Q2 2026.
- Demand for surfactants in China experienced notable growth during Q2 2026, supporting the market outlook.
- Industrial production expanded by 5.3% year-over-year in June 2026, indicating robust manufacturing activity.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in June 2026, signaling increased industrial raw material demand.
- Weak consumer demand, reflected by 1.0% CPI and retail sales growth in June 2026, limited pricing power.
- Ethylene oxide production costs collapsed in early June 2026, offering some relief to overall feedstock expenses.
- China's chemical industry experienced active production cuts and maintenance cycles in April 2026 due to thin margins.
Why did the price of Coconut Diethanolamide change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Rising production costs, evidenced by a 4.1% PPI increase year-over-year in June 2026, pressured prices upward.
- Strong industrial production, which rose 5.3% year-over-year in June 2026, boosted demand for the chemical.
- Weak consumer spending, with retail sales growing only 1.0% year-over-year in June 2026, tempered price increases.
Coconut Diethanolamide Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Coconut Diethanolamide Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by significant production cost increases.
- Coconut Diethanolamide production costs increased in Q2 2026, influenced by a 5.5% rise in the Producer Price Index in June 2026.
- Demand for Coconut Diethanolamide was supported by robust U.S. retail sales, which grew 6.9% year-over-year in May 2026.
- The Coconut Diethanolamide Price Forecast indicates continued upward pressure due to elevated coconut oil prices in Q2 2026.
- Consumer purchasing power faced pressure from a 3.5% year-over-year Consumer Price Index increase in June 2026.
- Industrial production showed modest 0.7% year-over-year growth in June 2026, tempering industrial demand for Coconut Diethanolamide.
- A low unemployment rate of 4.2% in June 2026 and moderate consumer confidence (91.2 index) supported overall spending.
- U.S. coconut oil imports increased in April 2026, while retail sales at health and personal care stores declined in June 2026.
Why did the price of Coconut Diethanolamide change in June 2026 in North America?
- Producer Price Index rose 5.5% year-over-year in June 2026, increasing manufacturing input costs.
- Coconut oil prices remained elevated in Q2 2026, directly impacting feedstock expenses for CDEA.
- Retail sales at health and personal care stores declined in June 2026, affecting end-use demand for CDEA.
Coconut Diethanolamide Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Coconut Diethanolamide Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2026, driven by strengthening wholesale chemical prices.
- Production costs increased in Q2 2026, influenced by a 2.2% rise in PPI in May 2026 and surging European natural gas prices.
- Demand showed mixed signals; retail sales rose 1.8% in May 2026, yet consumer confidence declined in June 2026.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in June 2026, and industrial production remained unchanged at 0.0% in May 2026.
- Coconut oil feedstock costs experienced a moderate downward movement in Q2 2026, offering some relief to production expenses.
- Key end-use sectors like personal care and home care products showed strengthening and sustained demand growth in Q2 2026.
- German chemical export sales weakened in H1 2026, while trade flows tightened due to geopolitical events in Q2 2026.
- Unemployment remained stable at 3.8% in May 2026, supporting consumer spending despite a 2.3% CPI rise in June 2026.
Why did the price of Coconut Diethanolamide change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Producer Price Index rose 2.2% in May 2026, increasing production costs for Coconut Diethanolamide.
- European natural gas prices surged in Q2 2026, elevating energy inputs for Coconut Diethanolamide production.
- Wholesale chemical product prices strengthened in Q2 2026, contributing to the upward trend.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Coconut Diethanolamide Prices in North America
- In United States, the Coconut Diethanolamide Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by weakening feedstock costs.
- During March 2026, the 3.3% CPI and 4.0% PPI increases elevated transportation and intermediate chemical production expenses.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded while industrial production grew 0.7% in March 2026, supporting steady industrial chemical consumption.
- Retail sales rose 4.0% and unemployment reached 4.3% in March 2026, sustaining baseline household hygiene product purchases.
- Consumer confidence hit 91.8 in March 2026, ensuring a stable Coconut Diethanolamide Demand Outlook for essential toiletries.
- The Coconut Diethanolamide Production Cost Trend declined throughout Q1 2026 as coconut oil and diethanolamine feedstocks weakened.
- Organic cosmetics consumption strengthened in Q1 2026, driving robust surfactant demand across skincare and hair care sectors.
- The Coconut Diethanolamide Price Forecast reflected downward pressure as ample diethanolamine supply persisted throughout Q1 2026.
Why did the price of Coconut Diethanolamide change in March 2026 in North America?
- Coconut oil feedstock costs weakened significantly in March 2026 due to improved global harvest yields.
- Diethanolamine feedstock expenses declined in Q1 2026 alongside softening upstream ethylene oxide and ammonia costs.
- Ample diethanolamine supply and elevated distributor inventories in Q1 2026 eliminated immediate market restocking urgency.
Coconut Diethanolamide Prices in APAC
- In China, the Coconut Diethanolamide Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by escalating feedstock costs.
- The Coconut Diethanolamide Production Cost Trend increased as China's Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in March 2026.
- Consumer inflation at 1.0% and retail sales growth of 1.7% in March 2026 supported FMCG demand.
- Industrial production grew 5.7% and the Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, boosting industrial surfactant consumption.
- However, a 5.4% unemployment rate and consumer confidence at 86.0 in Q1 2026 pressured premium product margins.
- The Coconut Diethanolamide Demand Outlook strengthened significantly in Q1 2026, led by robust personal care sectors.
- Regional inventories of essential fatty acid feedstocks tightened in Q1 2026 due to reduced operating rates.
- The Coconut Diethanolamide Price Forecast reflected upward momentum in Q1 2026 amid surging ethylene oxide precursor costs.
Why did the price of Coconut Diethanolamide change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Production costs for upstream coconut oil and fatty acid derivatives escalated significantly in Q1 2026.
- Demand from the personal care and cosmetics sector strengthened significantly in China in Q1 2026.
- Regional supply of essential fatty acid feedstocks tightened due to facility maintenance in Q1 2026.
Coconut Diethanolamide Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Coconut Diethanolamide Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by subdued retail consumption.
- The Coconut Diethanolamide Demand Outlook weakened in March 2026 as retail sales declined 2.0% and CPI reached 2.7%.
- Consumer confidence hit -24.7 and unemployment reached 4.0% in March 2026, reducing premium personal care product purchases.
- The Coconut Diethanolamide Production Cost Trend declined in March 2026, aligning with a 0.2% drop in producer prices.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in March 2026, while industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0% in February 2026.
- Natural cosmetics demand strengthened in January 2026, providing isolated market support despite broader retail sector weakness.
- Rotterdam coconut oil spot costs softened and regional port inventories expanded in January 2026 amid abundant arrivals.
- The Coconut Diethanolamide Price Forecast indicated downward pressure in Q1 2026 due to abundant Southeast Asian imports.
Why did the price of Coconut Diethanolamide change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Subdued consumer climate and declining retail sales reduced chemical formulation demand in February and March 2026.
- Abundant Southeast Asian coconut oil import arrivals expanded European port inventories significantly in January 2026.
- Producer prices fell 0.2% in March 2026, lowering overall industrial input expenses for chemical manufacturers.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Coconut Diethanolamide Prices in APAC
- In India, Coconut Diethanolamide prices inclined to 2350 USD/MT FOB in Q4 2025, influenced by weak consumer demand and deflationary pressures.
- Coconut Diethanolamide production costs faced downward pressure as coconut oil feedstock remained firm in Q4 2025.
- Diethanolamine costs rose in 2025, further contributing to increased production expenses for Coconut Diethanolamide.
- Demand for Coconut Diethanolamide strengthened in India's personal care market throughout 2025.
- India's Industrial Production rose 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting robust industrial chemical demand.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in overall manufacturing activity.
- Weak consumer demand was evident as retail sales grew only 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025.
- The Producer Price Index declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting deflationary pressures on factory-gate prices.
Why did the price of Coconut Diethanolamide change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Coconut oil feedstock costs remained firm in Q4 2025 due to persistent tight global supplies.
- Strong consumer demand, with retail sales growing 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, impacted end-use product pricing.
- Producer Price Index declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating deflationary pressures on factory-gate prices.
Coconut Diethanolamide Prices in North America
- U.S. Coconut Diethanolamide Price Index rose in Q4 2025, influenced by elevated input costs and strong consumer demand.
- Coconut Diethanolamide production costs rose in Q4 2025, with a 3.0% PPI increase in November and elevated coconut oil prices in October.
- Demand for Coconut Diethanolamide remained strong in Q4 2025, supported by a 2.0% industrial production rise in December.
- Coconut oil prices remained elevated in October 2025, while natural gas spot prices strengthened in final months of 2025.
- Global crude oil inventories grew rapidly in Q4 2025; U.S. chemical imports were projected to contract for 2025.
- The chemical industry experienced heightened trade and tariff volatility in Q4 2025, impacting market stability.
- Personal Care and Household Cleaning demand expanded in 2025; chemical industry demand was uneven in Q4 2025.
- Consumer spending remained robust with a 3.3% retail sales increase in November, supported by a 4.4% unemployment rate in December.
Why did the price of Coconut Diethanolamide change in December 2025 in North America?
- Elevated coconut oil prices in October 2025 and strengthening natural gas prices in Q4 2025 raised production costs.
- Robust consumer spending, with a 3.3% retail sales increase in November 2025, boosted demand for end products.
- A 2.7% CPI increase in December and a 3.0% PPI rise in November 2025 reflected broader inflationary pressures.
Coconut Diethanolamide Prices in Europe
- In Germany, Coconut Diethanolamide Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by declining producer prices (-2.5%) in December 2025.
- Coconut oil feedstock costs strengthened in 2025 due to supply disruptions, increasing Coconut Diethanolamide production expenses.
- European ammonia feedstock costs strengthened in October 2025, contributing to higher Coconut Diethanolamide manufacturing costs.
- Industrial natural gas costs in Europe remained elevated in Q4 2025, impacting overall Coconut Diethanolamide production economics.
- Demand for personal care products strengthened in 2025, supported by 1.1% retail sales growth in November 2025.
- German industrial production grew 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, but the Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025.
- Consumer confidence remained negative at -17.5 in December 2025, alongside a 6.2% unemployment rate, limiting spending.
- A moderate 1.8% CPI in December 2025 indicated stable consumer prices, supporting demand for essential goods.
- Competitive pressure from abroad intensified for German chemical companies in October 2025, affecting market pricing.
Why did the price of Coconut Diethanolamide change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices declined 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, pressuring Coconut Diethanolamide prices downward.
- Coconut oil feedstock costs strengthened in 2025; industrial natural gas costs remained elevated in Q4 2025.
- Competitive pressure from abroad intensified in October 2025, contributing to downward price trends.
