For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In United States, the Docusate Sodium Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by rising input costs and robust consumer spending.
• Docusate Sodium production costs increased in Q3 2025, influenced by a 2.6% PPI rise in August and surging Sodium Bisulfite prices.
• Demand was supported by a 5.42% retail sales increase in September 2025 and a low 4.3% unemployment rate.
• However, declining consumer confidence to 94.2 in September 2025 and weak new manufacturing orders tempered demand growth.
• Overall industrial production showed a marginal 0.1% year-over-year increase in September 2025, indicating slow expansion.
• Maleic Anhydride feedstock costs remained stable in Q3 2025, while Henry Hub natural gas prices fluctuated.
• Shrinking general manufacturing inventories in Q3 2025 suggest potential for future Docusate Sodium demand replenishment.
• The Docusate Sodium Price Index is forecast to remain firm, supported by ongoing cost pressures and resilient consumer spending.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in September 2025 in North America?
• Producer Price Index rose 2.6% year-over-year in August 2025, increasing Docusate Sodium production costs.
• Retail sales grew 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, boosting Docusate Sodium demand in consumer sectors.
• Consumer Confidence Index declined to 94.2 in September 2025, reflecting reduced consumer spending sentiment.
APAC
• In China, the Docusate Sodium Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by declining producer prices.
• Docusate Sodium production costs softened in Q3 2025, driven by a -2.3% decline in PPI year-over-year in September 2025.
• Maleic anhydride feedstock costs softened in Q3 2025 due to ample supply, while 2-Ethylhexanol prices remained elevated.
• Pharmaceutical sector demand for Docusate Sodium strengthened significantly in Q3 2025, supporting overall demand.
• Consumer-driven Docusate Sodium applications benefited from 3.0% retail sales growth year-over-year in September 2025.
• Industrial demand faced headwinds as the Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, despite 6.5% industrial production growth.
• Weak consumer confidence at 89.6 and a 5.2% unemployment rate in September 2025 dampened discretionary spending.
• The Docusate Sodium Price Forecast suggests continued pressure from overall chemical building block oversupply in China.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Producer prices declined -2.3% year-over-year in September 2025, reducing Docusate Sodium manufacturing costs.
• Maleic anhydride feedstock costs softened in Q3 2025 due to ample supply and surging exports from China.
• Weak consumer confidence at 89.6 and a contracting Manufacturing Index impacted Docusate Sodium demand.
Europe
• In Germany, the Docusate Sodium Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by declining feedstock costs and weak industrial demand.
• Docusate Sodium production costs decreased in Q3 2025, influenced by softening Maleic Anhydride and 2-Ethylhexanol prices.
• Demand for Docusate Sodium faced headwinds from Germany's contracting manufacturing index in Q3 2025.
• Germany's industrial production decreased by 1.0% in September 2025, reducing Docusate Sodium demand in industrial applications.
• The Docusate Sodium Price Index is forecast to remain pressured by subdued consumption and ample inventory levels.
• Retail sales increased by 0.2% in September 2025, offering slight support for Docusate Sodium in consumer-facing applications.
• Producer prices for industrial products were lower by 1.7% in September 2025, indicating reduced input costs for Docusate Sodium.
• Stable unemployment at 6.3% in September 2025 supported consumer purchasing power for Docusate Sodium in pharmaceutical applications.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Declining Maleic Anhydride and 2-Ethylhexanol prices reduced Docusate Sodium production costs.
• Germany's industrial production fell 1.0% in September 2025, weakening Docusate Sodium demand.
• Producer prices decreased 1.7% year-over-year in September 2025, reflecting lower input costs.
