For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Diethylamine Prices in North America
- In United States, the Diethylamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by elevated raw material production costs.
- The Diethylamine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the Producer Price Index rose 4.0%.
- Consumer Price Index inflation reached 3.3% in March 2026, increasing transportation costs for the Diethylamine Price Index.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, supporting the Diethylamine Demand Outlook for industrial rubber processing applications.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% and retail sales increased 4.0% in March 2026, sustaining downstream Diethylamine consumption.
- Unemployment stood at 4.3% and consumer confidence reached 91.8 in March 2026, stabilizing the Diethylamine Price Forecast.
- Ethanol feedstock costs edged up and ammonia supply remained structurally tight during January 2026, elevating production expenses.
- Agricultural demand indicators diverged in Q1 2026, with poultry production weakening while commercial pork production strengthened.
Why did the price of Diethylamine change in March 2026 in North America?
- Natural gas feedstock costs fluctuated and inventories tightened in January 2026, impacting ammonia-based production expenses.
- The Producer Price Index rose 4.0% in March 2026, reflecting higher raw material input costs.
- United States ammonia supply remained structurally tight through January 2026 due to constrained spot availability.
Diethylamine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Diethylamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging ammonia feedstock costs.
- The Diethylamine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices grew by 0.5 percent.
- The Diethylamine Demand Outlook remained cautious in March 2026 despite consumer prices rising by 1.0 percent.
- Industrial production grew 5.7 percent in March 2026, while the Manufacturing Index expanded during the same period.
- Retail sales grew slowly at 1.7 percent in March 2026, alongside a 5.4 percent unemployment rate.
- Consumer confidence reached 91.6 in February 2026, reflecting a deepening property sector slump during March 2026.
- Producers seized export windows in Q1 2026, while domestic petrochemical inventories destocked amid unabated capacity expansion.
- The Diethylamine Price Forecast reflected upward pressure in March 2026 due to tightened regional LNG supplies.
- China suspended nitrogen fertilizer exports in mid-March 2026, altering domestic ammonia availability for the chemical market.
Why did the price of Diethylamine change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Ammonia feedstock logistics costs surged in March 2026 ahead of new hazardous chemical supply regulations.
- Global ammonia spot prices remained elevated through Q1 2026 due to severe vessel diversion disruptions.
- Crude oil prices increased sharply in March 2026, elevating broader petrochemical production costs across markets.
Diethylamine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Diethylamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by strengthened ammonia feedstock costs.
- The Diethylamine Production Cost Trend increased significantly in March 2026 as consumer inflation reached 2.7 percent year-over-year.
- The Diethylamine Price Index faced slight pressure in March 2026 as producer prices declined 0.2 percent year-over-year.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, supporting the Diethylamine Demand Outlook for rubber processing chemicals.
- Stagnant industrial production at 0.0 percent in February 2026 limited Diethylamine volume growth in heavy industrial applications.
- Retail sales grew 0.7 percent and unemployment stabilized at 4.2 percent in February 2026, sustaining baseline Diethylamine consumption.
- Deeply negative consumer confidence at -24.7 in March 2026 weakened Diethylamine demand in automotive tire manufacturing sectors.
- The Diethylamine Price Forecast remained elevated throughout Q1 2026 because regional ethanol and ammonia feedstock inventories tightened.
Why did the price of Diethylamine change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Ammonia and ethanol feedstock costs strengthened significantly across the European regional markets in Q1 2026.
- Regional ammonia supply tightened as Middle East conflicts disrupted traditional trade routes in Q1 2026.
- German industrial natural gas consumption weakened, directly impacting overall chemical production dynamics in February 2026.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Diethylamine Prices in North America
- In United States, the Diethylamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by robust demand and escalating production costs.
- Diethylamine production costs increased in Q4 2025, influenced by a 2.7% CPI year-over-year in December 2025.
- Industrial production expanded by 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, bolstering Diethylamine demand.
- Retail sales increased by 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, indirectly boosting Diethylamine demand.
- Ammonia prices rebounded in Q4 2025 due to rising natural gas costs, impacting Diethylamine production.
- Ethanol prices strengthened in 2025, driven by rising corn prices, increasing Diethylamine production costs.
- US chemicals output and inventories contracted in October 2025, indicating tighter Diethylamine supply conditions.
- Pharmaceutical sector sales increased in Q4 2025, with US spending on drugs surging, driving Diethylamine demand.
- A 3.0% PPI year-over-year in November 2025 indicated rising input costs for chemical manufacturers.
Why did the price of Diethylamine change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising production costs, including a 2.7% CPI year-over-year in December 2025, elevated Diethylamine manufacturing expenses.
- Strong demand from industrial sectors, evidenced by a 2.0% industrial production increase in December 2025, supported price increases.
- Supply constraints, such as contracting US chemical output in October 2025 and ammonia outages, tightened Diethylamine availability.
Diethylamine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Diethylamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by declining feedstock costs and chemical overcapacity.
- Diethylamine production costs declined in Q4 2025 as ammonia feedstock prices fell at the end of December 2025.
- Overall chemical demand weakened in Q4 2025, despite robust Industrial Production growth of 5.2% in December 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index was Expanding in December 2025, indicating growth in sectors utilizing Diethylamine.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting weak inflationary pressure.
- Producer Price Index (PPI) declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, suggesting deflationary pressures.
- Automotive demand showed explosive growth in Q4 2025, positively impacting Diethylamine consumption in related sectors.
- Increasing ammonia inventory levels at the end of December 2025 contributed to overall chemical overcapacity.
- China's exports increased in 2025, but global trade growth slowed, affecting Diethylamine trade flows.
- The assessed price of Diethylamine for Q4 was at 1473 USD/MT.
Why did the price of Diethylamine change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Ammonia feedstock prices declined at the end of December 2025 due to strong supply and poor downstream demand.
- Producer Price Index (PPI) declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating deflationary pressures.
- Overall chemical overcapacity continued to build in China throughout 2025, impacting market pricing.
Diethylamine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Diethylamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing activity.
- Diethylamine production costs faced upward pressure in December 2025 due to rising input costs for German manufacturing.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, indicating reduced industrial demand for Diethylamine.
- Consumer confidence remained significantly pessimistic at -17.5 in December 2025, dampening overall Diethylamine demand.
- Industrial production showed a modest 0.8% year-on-year growth in October 2025, offering slight demand support.
- Producer Price Index declined by 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting weakening industrial pricing power.
- Ammonia supply tightened in Q4 2025 due to a major global supplier outage, impacting Diethylamine feedstock availability.
- German exports declined in November and December 2025, contributing to reduced external demand for Diethylamine.
- The Diethylamine price forecast suggests continued pressure from weak industrial sentiment and elevated production costs.
- Retail sales grew by 1.1% year-on-year in November 2025, providing indirect stability for some Diethylamine end-uses.
Why did the price of Diethylamine change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Weakening industrial demand, as new orders in German manufacturing declined in December 2025.
- Rising production costs, influenced by elevated energy prices and ammonia supply limitations in Q4 2025.
- Overall bearish market sentiment, with the chemical industry business climate plummeting in October 2025.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Diethylamine Prices in North America
- In United States, Diethylamine Price Index rose in Q3 2025, driven by significant feedstock cost increases.
- Production costs increased, influenced by a 3.0% CPI rise in September 2025 and a 2.6% PPI rise in August 2025.
- Demand outlook mixed; weak general chemical demand contrasted with increased pharmaceutical new drug approvals in Q3 2025.
- Ammonia and ethanol feedstock costs rose significantly in Q3 2025 due to tightening supply, impacting production expenses.
- Industrial production showed a minimal 0.1% year-over-year increase in September 2025, indicating weak industrial demand.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, suggesting reduced discretionary spending and bearish demand outlook.
- Retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, indirectly supporting Diethylamine demand in consumer goods.
- The Diethylamine Price Forecast suggests continued upward pressure from energy and feedstock costs, despite persistent oversupply from Asia.
Why did the price of Diethylamine change in September 2025 in North America?
- Production costs rose from a 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025 and spiked natural gas prices in Q3 2025.
- Ethanol and ammonia feedstock costs strengthened in Q3 2025 due to inventory draws and tightening supply.
- Weak general chemical demand and declining consumer confidence partially offset cost-driven price increases.
Diethylamine Prices in APAC
- In China, Diethylamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter, driven by negative PPI and contracting manufacturing in September 2025.
- Diethylamine production costs showed mixed trends in Q3 2025, with ethanol feedstock costs gaining slightly while ammonia prices slipped.
- Diethylamine demand outlook was mixed; strengthening automotive/agricultural sectors contrasted with pessimistic consumer confidence in Q3 2025.
- Overall chemical inventories remained elevated in Q3 2025 due to persistent global overcapacity, contributing to market pressure on Diethylamine.
- China's industrial production increased by 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, offering some support for Diethylamine demand.
- Retail sales grew by 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indirectly bolstering Diethylamine demand in consumer-linked applications.
- Negative CPI (-0.3%) and PPI (-2.3%) in September 2025 suggested deflationary pressures, impacting Diethylamine price levels.
- Diethylamine price forecast remains under pressure due to overcapacity and subdued industrial demand despite some sector strengths.
Why did the price of Diethylamine change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Negative PPI (-2.3%) in September 2025 reflected weak industrial demand, pressuring Diethylamine prices downward.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 indicated reduced new orders, lowering Diethylamine demand.
- Elevated chemical inventories in Q3 2025, coupled with overcapacity, pressured Diethylamine prices downward.
Diethylamine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Diethylamine Price Index fell in Q3 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing and declining producer prices.
- Production costs faced pressure from elevated European ethanol feedstock and ammonia import prices in Q3 2025.
- Diethylamine demand remained weak as German industrial output contracted -1.0% year-over-year in September 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index for Q3 2025 was contracting, signaling reduced demand for industrial intermediates.
- European natural gas prices moderated in Q3 2025, but higher energy costs challenged chemical producers.
- Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating inflation impacting consumer purchasing.
- Retail sales grew 0.2% year-over-year in September 2025, offering slight support for consumer applications.
- The stable 6.3% unemployment rate in September 2025 suggested a stable labor market, not robust demand.
- Diethylamine price forecast remains subdued due to persistent weak demand in the European chemical sector.
Why did the price of Diethylamine change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 reduced industrial demand for Diethylamine.
- Producer Price Index fell 1.7% year-over-year in September 2025, lowering chemical production costs.
- Elevated European ethanol feedstock and ammonia import prices partially offset cost reductions.
