Market Overview
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Dimethylethanolamine Prices in APAC
In China, the Dimethylethanolamine Price Index rose by 5.42 % quarter-over-quarter, reflecting firmer feedstock pass-through pressures.
The average Dimethylethanolamine price for the quarter was approximately USD 2055.67/MT , reflecting stable dispatch volumes.
Dimethylethanolamine Spot Price eased as comfortable Qingdao inventories and softer export enquiries pressured seller offers.
Dimethylethanolamine Price Forecast anticipates modest rebounds this year as downstream coatings and gas-treatment demand recovers.
Dimethylethanolamine Production Cost Trend showed slight upward pressure from firmer dimethyl amine and ethylene oxide costs.
Dimethylethanolamine Demand Outlook remains muted due to tepid export enquiries and plateauing domestic agrochemical demand.
Dimethylethanolamine Price Index movements reflected steady plant operating rates and accessible domestic availability throughout the quarter.
Exporters adjusted FOB offers defensively, balancing margin preservation against buyer leverage and tranquil port logistics.
Why did the price of Dimethylethanolamine change in June 2026 in APAC?
Feedstock feed-in costs rose slightly because of Middle East tensions, pressuring domestic conversion margins upward.
Export demand softened as European and Southeast Asian buyers delayed purchases, strengthening buyer negotiation power.
No major plant outages or logistical bottlenecks kept supplies ample, enabling concessions on seller offers.
Dimethylethanolamine Prices in North America
The Dimethylethanolamine Price Index remained largely stable during Q2 2026 as balanced domestic supply and moderate downstream demand offset fluctuations in feedstock costs.
The Dimethylethanolamine Spot Price showed limited movement through June, supported by adequate inventories and consistent production across the region.
The Dimethylethanolamine Production Cost Trend moderated during the quarter due to softer upstream petrochemical feedstock costs and stable operating rates.
The Dimethylethanolamine Demand Outlook remained healthy, supported by its use in polyurethane catalysts, water treatment chemicals, coatings, ion-exchange resins, pharmaceuticals, and gas sweetening applications.
The Dimethylethanolamine Price Forecast suggests prices will remain stable in the near term, with feedstock costs, downstream industrial activity, and supply-demand fundamentals expected to determine market direction.
Why did the price of Dimethylethanolamine change in June 2026 in North America?
Balanced domestic production and sufficient inventories ensured stable supply.
Easing feedstock costs moderated manufacturing expenses.
Steady demand from polyurethane, water treatment, gas treatment, and coatings industries supported market stability.
Dimethylethanolamine Prices in Europe
The Dimethylethanolamine Price Index remained stable to slightly soft during Q2 2026 as cautious industrial demand offset stable production costs.
The Dimethylethanolamine Spot Price remained largely unchanged during June, with balanced inventories and regular import availability limiting price volatility.
The Dimethylethanolamine Production Cost Trend softened as ethylene oxide, methanol, and energy costs moderated during the quarter.
The Dimethylethanolamine Demand Outlook remained supported by applications in polyurethane foams, coatings, gas treatment, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and water treatment chemicals, although purchasing remained cautious.
The Dimethylethanolamine Price Forecast indicates a stable outlook, with energy prices, feedstock availability, and downstream manufacturing activity expected to remain the primary market drivers.
Why did the price of Dimethylethanolamine change in June 2026 in Europe?
Softer ethylene oxide and methanol costs eased production expenses.
Stable demand from water treatment and polyurethane sectors offset weaker coatings and construction demand.
Adequate inventories and regular imports maintained balanced market conditions.
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