For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Diethanolamine Prices in North America
- In United States, the Diethanolamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by elevated chemical feedstock costs.
- The Diethanolamine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the Producer Price Index rose 4.0%.
- The Diethanolamine Price Forecast remained elevated in March 2026 as the Consumer Price Index increased 3.3%.
- The Diethanolamine Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 because the Manufacturing Index expanded across industrial sectors.
- Retail sales grew 4.0% in March 2026, which supported steady consumption of Diethanolamine in consumer goods.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% in March 2026, which maintained stable Diethanolamine consumption in metalworking fluid applications.
- The unemployment rate stabilized at 4.3% in March 2026, which ensured consistent consumer purchasing of Diethanolamine.
- Consumer confidence reached 91.8 in March 2026, which supported stable demand for basic Diethanolamine consumer applications.
- Domestic ethanolamine supply tightened in February 2026, which created upward pressure on the Diethanolamine Price Index.
Why did the price of Diethanolamine change in March 2026 in North America?
- Ammonia feedstock costs remained elevated globally in March 2026, pushing production expenses upward for manufacturers.
- Domestic ethanolamine supply tightened significantly in February 2026, creating upward pricing pressure across the market.
- The Producer Price Index rose 4.0% in March 2026, reflecting higher input costs for chemicals.
Diethanolamine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Diethanolamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by upstream feedstock shortages.
- The Diethanolamine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as 0.5% PPI elevated raw material expenses.
- Robust industrial production growth of 5.7% in March 2026 supported the Diethanolamine Demand Outlook in manufacturing.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving Diethanolamine consumption in metalworking and refinery gas sweetening.
- A 1.0% CPI increase and 1.7% retail sales growth in March 2026 limited consumer-facing Diethanolamine applications.
- The 5.4% unemployment rate in March 2026 and 91.6 consumer confidence in February 2026 dampened Diethanolamine demand.
- Upstream naphtha supply disruptions in March 2026 tightened ethylene oxide availability, impacting the Diethanolamine value chain.
- Chinese exports of nitrogen-based agricultural products halted in mid-March 2026, stabilizing domestic ammonia co-feedstock inventories.
- The Diethanolamine Price Forecast remained elevated in Q1 2026 due to Middle Eastern energy shipping constraints.
Why did the price of Diethanolamine change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Severe upstream naphtha supply disruptions in March 2026 acutely tightened regional ethylene oxide feedstock availability.
- A 0.5% PPI rise in March 2026 increased factory-gate prices for essential upstream raw materials.
- Global shipping constraints restricted ammonia co-feedstock supply chains across the APAC region in Q1 2026.
Diethanolamine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Diethanolamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream ethylene feedstock costs.
- The Diethanolamine Production Cost Trend increased during March 2026 as inflation reached 2.7 percent, elevating ethylene oxide expenses.
- The Diethanolamine Demand Outlook improved in February 2026 because retail sales grew 0.7 percent, supporting personal care consumption.
- The Diethanolamine Price Forecast stabilized in March 2026 since producer prices fell 0.2 percent, easing intermediate chemical pressures.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, while automotive sector industrial production strengthened during February 2026.
- Industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0 percent in February 2026, as construction sector demand weakened for industrial chemicals.
- Unemployment stayed at 4.2 percent in February 2026, though consumer confidence dropped to -24.7 in March 2026.
- Regional ethanolamine markets faced intensified import pressures in January 2026, while foreign manufacturing export orders strengthened in February 2026.
Why did the price of Diethanolamine change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Upstream crude oil and ethylene feedstock costs surged significantly across the region in March 2026.
- Broader petrochemical supply chains tightened considerably, restricting regional material availability throughout Germany in March 2026.
- Euro area export demand increased, absorbing domestic volumes and supporting market fundamentals in February 2026.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Diethanolamine Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, the Diethanolamine Price Index rose to USD 750/MT CFR quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by elevated production costs earlier in the year and tighter product availability.
- Production economics softened toward the end of 2025 as natural gas prices eased and crude oil markets remained under downward pressure, reducing feedstock cost intensity.
- The consumer-linked demand outlook remained mixed, with retail sales expanding just 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, signaling cautious household spending patterns.
- Industrial demand remained comparatively resilient, supported by a 5.2% year-on-year rise in industrial output in December 2025.
- Manufacturing activity continued to expand in December 2025, reinforcing positive momentum in the industrial sector and supporting demand for chemical intermediates.
- Capacity expansions in ethylene oxide and improved ethylene availability during 2025 increased domestic Diethanolamine supply potential.
- Inflationary pressures stayed mild, with CPI rising only 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting subdued consumer-side price momentum.
- Meanwhile, PPI declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating persistent deflationary pressure within the industrial pricing environment.
Why did the price of Diethanolamine change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Production costs eased toward year-end as natural gas and crude oil prices weakened, lowering feedstock cost pressure across the region.
- Supply availability improved, supported by additional ethylene oxide capacity and stronger ethylene availability in markets such as Indonesia during 2025.
- Demand signals remained mixed, with subdued consumer spending trends and soft producer pricing conditions indicating limited downstream pricing power in December 2025.
Diethanolamine Prices in North America
- In United States, the Diethanolamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
- Diethanolamine production costs increased, with CPI rising 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, impacting operational expenses.
- Producer Price Index (PPI) climbed 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, indicating higher input costs for Diethanolamine manufacturers.
- Diethanolamine demand outlook was mixed; industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting industrial applications.
- Retail sales rose 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, boosting Diethanolamine demand; consumer confidence declined in December 2025.
- Natural gas prices strengthened in December 2025, contributing to higher Diethanolamine production costs during the quarter.
- US manufacturing saw a record rise in finished goods warehouse stocks in November 2025, influencing Diethanolamine inventory trends.
- International trade for US manufacturing deteriorated in November 2025, impacting Diethanolamine trade flows.
Why did the price of Diethanolamine change in December 2025 in North America?
- Diethanolamine production costs increased due to a 2.7% year-over-year CPI rise in December 2025.
- Producer input costs for Diethanolamine climbed, as PPI rose 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025.
- Industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting Diethanolamine demand.
Diethanolamine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, Diethanolamine Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by declining producer prices and weak industrial demand.
- Diethanolamine production costs rose from firming ammonia prices in November 2025 and elevated European gas prices in 2025.
- Diethanolamine demand outlook was bearish due to stagnant industrial production at 0.0% year-on-year in October 2025.
- The Diethanolamine Price Index was influenced by a -2.5% year-on-year decline in producer prices in December 2025.
- Consumer-facing Diethanolamine applications received moderate support from a 1.8% rise in retail sales in December 2025.
- Despite 3.8% unemployment in December 2025, negative consumer confidence at -12.0 dampened overall Diethanolamine demand.
- Germany's chemical industry saw falling capacity utilization in October 2025, reflecting persistently low European utilization.
- Moderate inflation at 1.8% CPI year-on-year in December 2025 increased operational costs for Diethanolamine manufacturers.
Why did the price of Diethanolamine change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices declined by 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, reducing Diethanolamine input costs.
- Industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0% year-on-year in October 2025, dampening Diethanolamine demand.
- Consumer confidence was negative at -12.0 in December 2025, curbing spending for consumer-driven applications.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Diethanolamine Prices in North America
- In United States, the Diethanolamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by surging costs.
- Diethanolamine production costs increased as the North America Ammonia Price Index surged in Q3 2025.
- CPI at 3.0% in September 2025 indicated inflationary pressures on raw materials and energy for Diethanolamine.
- The Producer Price Index rising 2.6% in August 2025 showed increasing input costs for Diethanolamine-consuming industries.
- Diethanolamine demand outlook was mixed; industrial production grew only 0.1% in September 2025, indicating weak uptake.
- Strong retail sales, up 5.42% in September 2025, supported Diethanolamine demand in consumer applications.
- Declining consumer confidence to 94.2 in September 2025 posed a bearish signal for consumer-related Diethanolamine demand.
- A low unemployment rate of 4.3% in September 2025 generally supported overall Diethanolamine demand.
- Henry Hub natural gas prices strengthened in July 2025 but weakened through August and September, impacting feedstock.
Why did the price of Diethanolamine change in September 2025 in North America?
- North America Ammonia Price Index surged in Q3 2025, significantly increasing production costs.
- CPI at 3.0% in September 2025 indicated inflationary pressures on raw materials and energy.
- Mixed demand: strong retail sales offset weak industrial production in September 2025.
Diethanolamine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Diethanolamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand and ample inventories.
- Diethanolamine production costs experienced downward pressure in Q3 2025, primarily due to declining ethylene feedstock prices.
- The Diethanolamine demand outlook was mixed, with contracting manufacturing activity in September 2025 offsetting strong automotive sector growth.
- Ample overall chemical industry inventories in Q3 2025, stemming from global overcapacity, contributed to market softness.
- China's Diethanolamine imports increased significantly in June 2025, while exports decreased, indicating domestic market oversupply.
- Consumer confidence at 89.6 in September 2025, alongside a -0.3% CPI year-on-year, suggested subdued consumer-driven demand.
- Industrial production grew 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, providing some underlying support for industrial chemical demand.
- Volatile coal costs influenced ammonia feedstock prices in Q3 2025, impacting Diethanolamine production economics.
Why did the price of Diethanolamine change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Weak industrial demand, evidenced by a -2.3% PPI year-on-year in September 2025, pressured prices.
- Significant global ethylene overcapacity led to downward pressure on feedstock costs in Q3 2025.
- Increased Diethanolamine import volumes into China in June 2025 contributed to domestic market oversupply.
Diethanolamine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Diethanolamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by lower producer prices.
- Diethanolamine production costs showed mixed trends, with lower energy but rising naphtha costs in September 2025.
- Diethanolamine demand was subdued due to Germany's contracting manufacturing index in Q3 2025.
- Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing industrial chemical demand.
- Retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025, supporting Diethanolamine demand in consumer goods.
- Elevated ammonia feedstock costs in 2025, from supply disruptions, pressured Diethanolamine expenses.
- Robust automotive production recovery in Q3 2025 positively impacted Diethanolamine demand.
- Stable 6.3% unemployment in September 2025 suggested cautious consumer spending, affecting demand.
- European chemical output projected to decline in 2025, indicating a challenging Diethanolamine market.
- Rising CPI at 2.4% in September 2025 indicated higher general operational costs for manufacturers.
Why did the price of Diethanolamine change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, due to lower energy costs.
- Germany's manufacturing index contracted in Q3 2025, reducing industrial demand.
- Upstream Naphtha costs trended upward in Europe in September 2025.
