For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Defoamer Surfactant Prices in North America
- In USA, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index rose by 3.121% quarter-over-quarter, supported by stable imports.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter was USD 2158.67/MT based on CFR Houston.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price remained range-bound as Price Index reflected balanced supply and steady inventories.
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from firmer liquid silicone rubber recently abroad.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook is stable with routine orders from pulp-and-paper, coatings, and oilfield sectors.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast indicates mild near-term strength but seasonal softening limits upside through summer.
- The Defoamer Surfactant Price Index reacted little to logistics increases as sellers absorbed most freight.
- Export availability and plant operating rates maintained supply, limiting upside for Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in June 2026 in North America?
- Balanced import arrivals and routine production prevented spot shortages, keeping Defoamer Surfactant prices stable June
- Higher trans-Pacific freight increased landed costs but sellers absorbed most uplift, protecting demand-sensitive buyers domestically
- Just-in-time downstream buying limited forward coverage, reducing spot enquiry and restraining short-term upward momentum
Defoamer Surfactant Prices in APAC
- In China, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index rose by 3.52% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting feedstock-driven cost pass-through.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter was approximately USD 2038.67/MT during Q2 globally
- Recent Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price movement was muted as imports and domestic output balanced market
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast shows modest upside risk from sustained silicone intermediate cost pressure ahead
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend rose as Liquid Silicone Rubber and metallurgical silicon tightened margins
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook remains neutral with paperboard and coatings consumption offset by plant availability
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Index stability reflected balanced inventories, normal logistics and unchanged export rebate support
- Major coastal producers operated near nameplate capacity, keeping export availability ample and limiting short-term volatility
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Feedstock cost increase from Liquid Silicone Rubber applied upward pressure on producer offers and margins
- Balanced domestic output and steady exports prevented inventory draws, keeping spot offers from moving materially
- Uninterrupted logistics, normal port operations and stable power tariffs limited cost pressures during June 2026
India
- In India, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index fell by 0.74% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced supply offsetting feedstock pressures.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price remained range-bound as steady imports and adequate domestic blending kept distributor inventories comfortably supplied.
Defoamer Surfactant Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index declined modestly during Q2 2026, reflecting adequate supply availability and cautious purchasing activity across key industrial sectors.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter remained below Q1 levels as inventories remained sufficient and feedstock cost pressures eased.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price softened amid balanced market fundamentals and slower procurement from paper, wastewater treatment, and coatings manufacturers.
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend remained stable to slightly lower as surfactant intermediates, silicone derivatives, and energy costs showed limited volatility throughout the quarter.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook remained moderate, supported by routine consumption from pulp and paper processing, wastewater treatment, paints and coatings, agrochemicals, textile processing, and food manufacturing applications.
- The Defoamer Surfactant Price Index reflected adequate regional supply, with suppliers competing for contract volumes amid subdued industrial production growth.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast suggests near-term stability, with limited upside potential unless industrial manufacturing activity and construction-related coatings demand improve.
- Demand from pulp and paper mills, industrial water treatment facilities, paint and coating manufacturers, chemical processing plants, and textile producers continued to provide baseline support to the market.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Procurement activity from paper, coatings, and wastewater treatment sectors remained cautious, limiting upward momentum in the Price Index.
- Stable feedstock and utility costs moderated the Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend, reducing cost-driven pricing pressure.
- Comfortable inventories across European distribution channels weighed on the Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price and intensified supplier competition.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Defoamer Surfactant Prices in North America
- In USA, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index rose by 5.3% quarter-over-quarter, driven by import premiums.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter was approximately USD 2093.33/MT. reflecting balanced demand.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price remained range-bound with thin liquidity and limited prompt availability influencing trades.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Index stability reflected steady imports, normal runrates, and ample Gulf Coast inventories.
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend eased as Liquid Silicone Rubber costs softened, moderating supplier offers.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook remained moderate with sustained pulp, coatings and select oilfield consumption patterns.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast shows upside from higher freight and insurance, offset by steady feedstock.
- Inventory and export demand dynamics kept market balanced, distributors maintained near-average stock and deferred buying.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in March 2026 in North America?
- March freight and insurance increases elevated landed costs, slightly pressuring offers for Houston-bound defoamer cargoes.
- Liquid Silicone Rubber softened, reducing production cost pressures and partially offsetting logistics-driven price increases slightly.
- Import arrivals and Gulf Coast inventories remained adequate, preventing meaningful spot tightness despite positional buying.
Defoamer Surfactant Prices in APAC
- In China, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index rose by 4.6% quarter-over-quarter, supported by export demand.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter averaged USD 1969.33/MT FOB Shanghai per assessment.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price remained range-bound on FOB Shanghai, mirroring steady operating rates and balanced exports.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast indicates modest month-on-month oscillations as restocking smooths short-term volatility in March.
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend was flat despite silicone oil cost increases, sustaining producer margins.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook remains moderate as paper, coatings and water treatment sectors buy hand-to-mouth.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Index stability reflected normal inventories and improved Yangtze logistics preventing supply shocks.
- Coastal production ran near nameplate, inventories moderate, and cautious export demand absorbed output without destocking.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Steady plant operations and export warehouse inventories maintained supply, preventing upward price pressure in March.
- Mild silicone oil feedstock cost rise increased production expenses, but producers maintained offers through March.
- Improved inland logistics and unchanged electricity tariffs avoided distribution bottlenecks, containing freight cost pressures downstream.
Defoamer Surfactant Prices in Europe
- In Europe, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index displayed a mixed-to-firm trend during Q1 2026, supported by logistics costs and steady downstream demand.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter remained stable to slightly higher, reflecting balanced supply-demand fundamentals across regional markets.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price remained largely range-bound through most of the quarter but firmed slightly in March due to tightening prompt availability and cautious distributor selling.
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend showed mild upward pressure, as silicone-based feedstock fluctuations and elevated energy tariffs increased conversion costs for producers.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook remained moderate, with consistent consumption from pulp & paper, coatings, water treatment, and limited oilfield applications supporting baseline demand.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast modest near-term upside, driven by freight volatility, energy cost risks, and steady industrial procurement patterns.
- Inventory levels across Europe remained adequate, though selective restocking and export allocations caused localized tightening in spot availability.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Rising freight and insurance costs increased delivered pricing, contributing to upward pressure on the Price Index.
- Slight increases in silicone-based feedstock costs pushed the Production Cost Trend higher, encouraging producers to maintain firm offers.
- Balanced but steady downstream demand, combined with cautious distributor inventory releases, tightened spot liquidity and supported Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price in March.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Defoamer Surfactant Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index rose by 6.71% quarter-over-quarter, driven by firmer domestic procurement activity.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter was approximately USD 1987.67/MT, per combined totals.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price remained firm in Gulf Coast as distributors managed prompt parcel availability.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Index showed moderate volatility as freight softened but landed costs exerted pressure.
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend flat as silicone oil and ethylene feedstock prices remained steady and energy costs.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook remains steady with consistent offtake from paper, coatings, and wastewater sectors.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast anticipates range-bound current levels unless supply disruptions or demand spikes emerge in near-term.
- Restarts, distributor stocking and regional export demand influenced the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index this quarter, affecting trader arbitrage activity.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in December 2025 in North America?
- Balanced import flows and softened freight lowered landed-cost volatility, moderating December Defoamer Surfactant price momentum.
- Steady procurement from paper, coatings and wastewater sectors sustained baseline demand despite distributor inventory cover.
- Localized plant turnarounds and occasional feedstock tightness briefly tightened prompt availability, offsetting technology-driven demand reductions.
Defoamer Surfactant Prices in APAC
- In China, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index rose by 9.57% quarter-over-quarter, driven by stronger downstream restocking.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter was approximately USD 1881.00/MT, reported by export FOB Shanghai channels.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price remained firm as balanced inventories and elevated freight supported firm export parity and Price Index.
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend showed moderate upward pressure from rising silicone oil and energy input costs.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook remains constructive driven by paper packaging, wastewater projects and coatings seasonal restocking.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast indicates short-term range-bound movement with upside risk if restocking and freight costs intensify.
- China export demand and comfortable inventories pressured spot sellers, tempering the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index momentum.
- Operational continuity at major Jiangsu and Guangdong plants maintained supply, supporting steady FOB offers and dampening volatility.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Q4 restocking by paper and corrugated converters increased spot demand, tightening availability and lifting prices.
- Elevated freight rates and modest silicone oil cost increases pushed export landed costs, supporting higher FOB quotations.
- Later in December, comfortable producer inventories and aggressive seller offers caused mild downward pressure on FOB levels.
Defoamer Surfactant Prices in Europe
- In Europe, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index showed a mixed quarter-over-quarter trend in Q4 2025, as early-quarter softness was partially offset by improved demand and firmer pricing toward late Q4.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter remained largely stable, supported by contract settlements and steady demand from essential industrial segments.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price weakened in September but recovered modestly in November–December, reflecting shifts in downstream procurement behavior.
- The Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend remained steady, as silicone oil and mineral oil feedstocks showed limited volatility, while energy and logistics costs normalized compared with earlier quarters.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook remained balanced, with consistent consumption from wastewater treatment, pulp & paper, and detergents, while paints, coatings, and construction-related demand fluctuated seasonally.
- The Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast indicated range-bound movement, with upside potential linked to restocking cycles and downside risks capped by stable production economics.
- Adequate inventories across distributors initially pressured the Price Index, though later replenishment activity provided some support toward the end of the quarter.
- Normal operating rates at major European production facilities ensured supply continuity, preventing sharp price swings despite demand variability.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Q4 restocking by paper and corrugated converters increased spot demand, tightening immediate availability and lifting prices in the market.
- Elevated freight rates and modest increases in silicone oil costs pushed up export landed costs, supporting higher FOB quotations.
- Later in December, comfortable producer inventories and aggressive seller offers caused mild downward pressure on FOB levels, tempering the initial price surge.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In USA, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index fell by 4.10% quarter-over-quarter, supported by rising imports.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter was approximately USD 1862.67/MT, reflecting stable import parity.
- Balanced import flows pressured Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price despite steady industrial consumption and logistics easing.
- Short-term Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast remains flat, with modest downside risk from continued import oversupply.
- Stable silicone oil feedstock supported the Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend, limiting upstream cost pressures.
- Cautious procurement constrained restocking, shaping the Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook towards steady, need-based purchases only.
- High import volumes increased inventories and weighed on the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index, pressuring spot.
- Operations at major suppliers remained normal; weak export demand left Defoamer Surfactant Price Index subdued.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in September 2025 in North America?
- Uninterrupted imports flooded US warehouses, increasing availability, creating downward pressure across Defoamer Surfactant domestic prices.
- Lower freight rates reduced import costs, easing cost-push influences on Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend.
- Steady downstream consumption, cautious procurement, manageable logistics limited upward pressure on Defoamer Surfactant Price Index.
APAC
- In China, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index fell by 2.20% quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025 notably.
- The average Defoamer Surfactant price for the quarter was approximately USD 1716.67/MT, FOB Shanghai level.
- China's Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price remained range-bound as the Price Index signalled limited volatility nationwide.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast points to modest downside risk from exports and steady domestic inventories.
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend stayed neutral as silicone oil and alcohol costs remained stable.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook is moderate, supported by textiles, paper, coatings and water treatment sectors.
- Inventories and export tempered the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index as freight declines eased cost pressure.
- Major manufacturers operated at steady utilization, minimizing outages and supporting stable Defoamer Surfactant Price Index.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in September 2025 in APAC?
- High producer run-rates maintained supply during September, exerting downward pressure amid weaker overseas demand overall.
- Stable feedstock costs limited cost-push effects, preventing substantial price increases despite moderate domestic demand strength.
- Improved logistics and lower intra-Asia freight reduced export transaction costs, softening export-driven pricing in September.
Europe
- In Europe, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index showed a mixed trend through Q3 2025—firming in mid-quarter before easing slightly in September.
- Defoamer Surfactant Spot Price increased during July and August due to solid demand from the pulp and paper, paint and coatings, and wastewater treatment sectors amid high production activity.
- By September, Spot Price softened modestly as downstream consumption normalized and inventories replenished across Western and Central Europe.
- Defoamer Surfactant Production Cost Trend remained largely steady throughout Q3 2025, driven by stable silicone oil, mineral oil, and fatty alcohol feedstock prices, as well as reduced freight costs.
- Defoamer Surfactant Price Forecast suggests continued mixed movement into Q4 2025—steady industrial operations will support the market, though slower construction and coating demand may limit further gains.
- Defoamer Surfactant Demand Outlook remains balanced; while industrial and paper-processing sectors sustained steady uptake, paint and construction demand moderated due to seasonal slowdowns.
- Domestic European producers maintained strong operating rates, ensuring adequate supply and keeping the Price Index from significant volatility.
- Lower logistics costs and improved import availability from Asia kept overall pricing competitive, despite moderate energy cost fluctuations.
Why did the price of Defoamer Surfactant change in September 2025 in Europe?
- In September 2025, the Defoamer Surfactant Price Index decreased slightly as industrial activity and downstream procurement slowed following peak summer production cycles.
- Softer consumption from paint and coating manufacturers and high product availability contributed to the mild decline in Spot Price.
- With the Production Cost Trend largely stable, the September movement reflected weaker demand rather than any cost escalation.
