For the Quarter Ending March 2026
EDTA Acid Prices in North America
- In United States, the EDTA Acid Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by elevated input costs.
- The EDTA Acid 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 expenses for the EDTA Acid market.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, directly driving consumption of chelating agents across industrial applications.
- The EDTA Acid Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 as industrial production grew 0.7% year-over-year.
- Retail sales grew 4.0% in March 2026, supporting EDTA Acid consumption in household detergents and cosmetics.
- In March 2026, unemployment stood at 4.3% and consumer confidence reached 91.8, maintaining baseline chemical consumption.
- Downstream construction sector demand for EDTA Acid applications strengthened in January 2026 alongside surging housing starts.
- The EDTA Acid Price Forecast published in March 2026 reflected upward pressure from rising inflation.
Why did the price of EDTA Acid change in March 2026 in North America?
- Natural gas feedstock futures for EDTA Acid production fluctuated and ultimately weakened during March 2026.
- Natural gas feedstock storage levels successfully rebounded and stabilized by the end of March 2026.
- Elevated raw material costs drove prices upward in March 2026 despite stabilizing natural gas supplies.
EDTA Acid Prices in APAC
- In China, the EDTA Acid Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream feedstock costs.
- The EDTA Acid Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the Producer Price Index rose 0.5%.
- Consumer Price Index grew 1.0% while retail sales rose 1.7% in March 2026, limiting consumer-facing chemical applications.
- Industrial production expanded 5.7% and the Manufacturing Index showed an expanding trend in March 2026, supporting industrial consumption.
- Unemployment reached 5.4% in March 2026 and consumer confidence hit 91.6 in February 2026, suppressing retail demand.
- The EDTA Acid Demand Outlook strengthened in Q1 2026 as formaldehyde derivative consumption improved within the construction sector.
- The EDTA Acid Price Forecast shifted upward in March 2026 after severe Middle East energy supply disruptions occurred.
- Domestic chemical inventories tightened in Q1 2026 after authorities ordered refiners to prioritize fuel production over chemical output.
Why did the price of EDTA Acid change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Upstream naphtha and methanol feedstock costs surged in March 2026 following severe Middle East supply disruptions.
- Import flows of key feedstocks to Asia were severely disrupted in March 2026 due to shipping halts.
- Precautionary demand for petrochemical precursors intensified in March 2026 due to geopolitical uncertainties and tightening global supply.
EDTA Acid Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the EDTA Acid Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging upstream feedstock costs.
- The EDTA Acid Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year.
- Despite easing upstream pressures shown by a -0.2% PPI decline in March 2026, overall costs climbed.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, supporting the EDTA Acid Demand Outlook in industrial applications.
- Industrial production stayed at 0.0%, retail sales grew 0.7%, and unemployment hit 4.2% in February 2026.
- Consumer confidence dropped to -24.7 in March 2026, negatively impacting the EDTA Acid Demand Outlook.
- Ammonia and methanol feedstock costs spiked sharply in March 2026, elevating the EDTA Acid Price Index.
- The EDTA Acid Price Forecast indicated upward momentum in Q1 2026 due to tightening regional supply.
Why did the price of EDTA Acid change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Natural gas and electricity costs surged in March 2026, driving up upstream ammonia synthesis expenses.
- Ammonia feedstock costs spiked sharply in March 2026 following sudden and unexpected regional supply disruptions.
- European supply of upstream methanol tightened in Q1 2026 due to limited regional import availability.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
EDTA Acid Prices in APAC
- In Malaysia, the EDTA Acid price stood at around USD 1,560/MT CFR in Q4 2025, reflecting a market influenced by mixed industrial and consumer demand.
- Production costs increased in December 2025 due to accelerating input cost inflation for manufacturing, supporting cautious pricing.
- Industrial demand for EDTA Acid remained strong, with industrial production rising 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025.
- Consumer-facing demand was subdued, with retail sales growing only 0.9% in December, indicating restrained household consumption.
- Persistent structural oversupply in the broader chemical industry contributed to elevated EDTA Acid inventories throughout 2025.
- Manufacturing activity expanded in December 2025, as shown by the Manufacturing Index, supporting industrial applications of EDTA Acid.
- Weak consumer confidence, with CPI at 0.8% in December 2025 and a 5.1% unemployment rate, further dampened demand for consumer-related products.
Why did the price of EDTA Acid change in December 2025 in Malaysia?
- Declining Producer Price Index (-1.9%) reflected lower input costs and exerted selling pressure.
- Persistent structural oversupply in the chemical industry led to elevated inventories, limiting stronger price gains.
- Subdued consumer demand, with modest retail sales growth (0.9%), constrained applications and overall market momentum.
EDTA Acid Prices in North America
- In the United States, the EDTA Acid Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by rising production costs.
- EDTA Acid production costs increased due to a 2.7% year-over-year CPI rise in December 2025, affecting raw materials.
- Input costs for manufacturers rose, indicated by a 3.0% year-over-year PPI increase in November 2025.
- Demand for EDTA Acid saw an upward trend, supported by a 2.0% year-over-year industrial production increase in December 2025.
- Robust consumer spending in Q4 2025, with retail sales up 3.3% in November, boosted EDTA Acid demand.
- Natural gas spot prices, a key energy feedstock, strengthened in late November and early December 2025, increasing expenses.
- Manufacturing output contracted in October and remained unchanged in November 2025, before slightly rising in December.
- The EDTA Acid Price Index is forecast to remain firm into early 2026, influenced by sustained demand and elevated input costs.
Why did the price of EDTA Acid change in December 2025 in North America?
- Production costs rose due to 2.7% CPI in December 2025 and strengthened natural gas prices.
- Industrial production increased 2.0% in December 2025, supporting higher EDTA Acid demand.
- Robust consumer spending in Q4 2025, with retail sales up 3.3% in November, boosted demand.
EDTA Acid Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the EDTA Acid Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by weakening producer prices.
- EDTA Acid production costs decreased in December 2025 due to weakened natural gas and electricity prices.
- Demand for EDTA Acid faced headwinds as the Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025.
- Industrial production in Germany strengthened by 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, offering some demand support.
- Consumer demand for EDTA Acid was dampened by a 6.2% unemployment rate in December 2025.
- Retail sales increased by 1.1% year-over-year in November 2025, mildly supporting consumer applications.
- The Producer Price Index fell by -2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating deflationary pressure.
- Consumer Price Index rose by 1.8% year-over-year in December 2025, indicating moderate inflation.
- Consumer confidence remained pessimistic at -17.5 in December 2025, impacting consumer goods demand.
Why did the price of EDTA Acid change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer Price Index fell by -2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, exerting downward pressure.
- Natural gas and electricity feedstock costs weakened in December 2025, reducing production expenses.
- The Manufacturing Index was contracting in December 2025, signaling reduced industrial demand.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
EDTA Acid Prices in North America
- In the United States, EDTA Acid Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by rising production costs.
- EDTA Acid production costs increased, influenced by a 2.6% year-over-year PPI rise in August 2025.
- General inflation, with CPI at 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, also raised EDTA Acid input costs.
- Industrial demand was constrained by a weak 0.1% year-over-year industrial production increase in September 2025.
- Consumer-facing EDTA Acid demand supported by 5.42% year-over-year retail sales increase in September 2025.
- Declining consumer confidence to 94.2 in September 2025 slightly tempered overall EDTA Acid demand.
- A 4.3% unemployment rate in September 2025 suggested moderation in economic strength, impacting consumer spending.
- Raw material and finished goods inventories for EDTA Acid tumbled in Q3 2025 due to accelerated destocking.
- U.S. chemical manufacturing activity contracted in Q3 2025, impacting overall supply dynamics for EDTA Acid.
- EDTA Acid price forecast suggests continued upward pressure from rising input costs and moderate demand.
Why did the price of EDTA Acid change in September 2025 in North America?
- Production costs rose from a 2.6% PPI increase year-over-year in August 2025.
- Strong retail sales, up 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, boosted consumer demand.
- Weak industrial production, up only 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, curbed industrial demand.
EDTA Acid Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the EDTA Acid Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand.
- EDTA Acid production costs saw downward pressure from a -1.7% PPI decrease in September 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, indicating reduced demand for industrial chemicals like EDTA Acid.
- Industrial production declined by 1.0% in September 2025, negatively impacting EDTA Acid demand across sectors.
- Structurally elevated energy prices in Europe continued to pose competitive disadvantages for chemical businesses in 2025.
- EDTA Acid demand outlook remains weak due to contracting automotive employment and weakening construction in Q3 2025.
- Retail sales increased by 0.2% in September 2025, offering slight support for consumer-facing EDTA Acid applications.
- General inflation, with CPI at 2.4% in September 2025, could impact consumer purchasing power for end products.
- Germany's chemical sector outlook deteriorated in Q3 2025, suggesting continued challenges for EDTA Acid pricing.
Why did the price of EDTA Acid change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Industrial production declined by 1.0% in September 2025, significantly reducing overall EDTA Acid demand.
- Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, primarily due to lower energy costs for inputs.
- Structurally elevated energy prices in Europe continued to impact EDTA Acid production costs and competitiveness.
EDTA Acid Prices in APAC
- In China, the EDTA Acid Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by declining producer prices.
- EDTA Acid production costs decreased in Q3 2025 due to significantly lower methanol feedstock prices for formaldehyde.
- Demand faced headwinds from a contracting Manufacturing Index, despite a 6.5% rise in industrial production in September 2025.
- High-tech and equipment manufacturing sectors maintained robust growth, supporting specific EDTA Acid demand in Q3 2025.
- Consumer demand was supported by a 3.0% rise in retail sales, but consumer confidence remained low at 89.6 in September 2025.
- New export orders for China's manufacturing sector rose in September 2025, signaling potential future demand recovery.
- Overall chemical overcapacity and increased formaldehyde supply contributed to downward pressure on EDTA Acid prices.
- Raw material inventories declined in July and August 2025, with the rate of decline narrowing in September 2025.
Why did the price of EDTA Acid change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Producer prices fell by 2.3% in September 2025, reflecting weak industrial demand and intense market competition.
- Methanol feedstock costs for formaldehyde production declined significantly in Q3 2025, reducing EDTA Acid production expenses.
- A contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 indicated reduced industrial activity, dampening overall EDTA Acid demand.
