For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the USA, Esterquats demanded witness steady incline in Q3 2025, fueled by eco-conscious consumer demand and formulation innovations.
• Esterquats Spot Price remained firm amid strong fabric softener substitution and personal care growth.
• Esterquats Spot Price strengthened as biodegradable preferences accelerated adoption in home care, supporting Price Index gains.
• Forecast for Esterquats Price Forecast remains optimistic amid EPA Safer Choice incentives and green product momentum.
• Production Cost Trend signals moderate raw material volatility in the USA, offset by strategic alliances and compliance efficiencies.
• Demand Outlook shows robust pace; fabric care and hair conditioners sustain Esterquats consumption alongside household cleaners.
• Market dynamics include EPA regulatory support, consumer sustainability shifts, and partnership-driven innovations enhancing Spot Price resilience.
• Holiday grooming and cleaning product launches may propel Price Index gains into Q4.
• Raw material cost pressures and competition from alternative bio-surfactants may temper broader Esterquats Price Index upside.
Why did the price of Esterquats change in September 2025 in North America?
• Supply remained stable with consistent domestic production and mitigated feedstock fluctuations.
• Cost pressures were modest due to balanced raw materials and unpassed-on compliance burdens, contributing to price firming in Q3 2025.
• Demand dynamics shifted toward sustainable home and personal care formulations, elevating overall Esterquats consumption in North America.
APAC
• In India, the Esterquats Price Index fell by 7.21% quarter-over-quarter, in Q3 2025, weaker demand.
• The average Esterquats price for the quarter was approximately USD 1939.51/MT from imports and domestic.
• August strength lifted Esterquats Spot Price amid steady imports, supporting distributor inventories and purchase planning.
• Short term Esterquats Price Forecast points to moderate firming through festivals, on sustained downstream offtake.
• Raw material and freight stability kept Esterquats Production Cost Trend broadly flat, limiting immediate inflationary pressure.
• Domestic Esterquats Demand Outlook remains constructive as liquid detergents and fabric care launches sustain volumetric growth.
• Export disruptions were minimal; Esterquats Price Index received support from FMCG procurement ahead of festive season promotions.
• Stable import schedules and uninterrupted port operations kept domestic availability ample, moderating Esterquats Price Index volatility.
Why did the price of Esterquats change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Weaker fabric care and personal care offtake reduced net demand, pressuring Esterquats Price Index downward.
• Stable freight and smooth port operations restrained cost inflation, keeping production cost trend muted month.
• Festive procurement supported intermittent buying, while textile export headwinds and inventories moderated sustained price recovery.
Europe
• In Germany, the Esterquats demand steady in Q3 2025, driven by sustainable formulation demand and regulatory compliance investments.
• Esterquats Spot Price remained firm amid eco-friendly consumer trends and cold-water washing adoption.
• Esterquats Spot Price strengthened as biodegradability preferences accelerated substitution in fabric softeners, supporting Price Index gains.
• Forecast for Esterquats Price Forecast remains positive amid EU detergent regulations and e-commerce expansion.
• Production Cost Trend signals moderate raw material and energy volatility in Germany, offset by R&D efficiencies and strategic partnerships.
• Demand Outlook shows robust pace; fabric care and personal care sustain Esterquats consumption alongside household cleaners.
• Market dynamics include tightening sustainability mandates, feedstock shortages, and logistics barriers enhancing Spot Price resilience.
• Holiday restocking and green innovation launches may drive Price Index gains into Q4.
• Competition from alternative bio-based surfactants and supply chain pressures may cap broader Esterquats Price Index upside.
Why did the price of Esterquats change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Supply faced mild tightness from feedstock shortages and tariff impacts, maintaining stability via regional adjustments.
• Cost pressures were contained despite energy fluctuations, contributing to price firming in Q3 2025.
• Demand dynamics shifted toward eco-compliant fabric and personal care products, boosting overall Esterquats consumption in Europe.
