For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Prices in North America
- In United States, the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- The Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Production Cost Trend increased in Q1 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0% in March 2026.
- The Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026, supported by a 4.0% retail sales increase.
- Consumer prices rose 3.3% and unemployment remained at 4.3% in March 2026, sustaining baseline consumer goods consumption.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% and the Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, boosting industrial application consumption.
- Consumer confidence reached 91.8 in March 2026, supporting steady demand for premium personal care and food products.
- Crude oil prices and soybean oil feedstock costs surged in Q1 2026 due to biofuel policy shifts.
- The Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Forecast indicated upward pressure in Q1 2026 amid tightening technical tallow inventories.
Why did the price of Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) change in March 2026 in North America?
- Soybean oil feedstock costs surged in Q1 2026 due to competing biomass-based diesel consumption.
- Energy and processing costs spiked in Q1 2026 amid broader crude oil market volatility.
- Producer prices rose 4.0% in March 2026, passing elevated input costs down the supply chain.
Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, reflecting surging feedstock costs.
- The Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Production Cost Trend increased as palm oil import costs surged in March 2026.
- The Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Forecast trended upward as the Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in March 2026.
- The Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Demand Outlook strengthened for industrial applications as the Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026.
- Industrial production grew 5.7% in March 2026, boosting Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) consumption in plastics and polymer processing applications.
- Consumer prices rose 1.0% in March 2026, supporting steady Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) demand in essential food and beverage sectors.
- Retail sales grew slowly at 1.7% in March 2026, limiting Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) replenishment orders for finished consumer goods.
- Unemployment reached 5.4% in March 2026 and consumer confidence hit 91.6 in February 2026, constraining Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) demand.
Why did the price of Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Palm oil feedstock import costs and customs clearance expenses surged across southern ports in March 2026.
- Crude glycerine feedstock market conditions tightened noticeably due to regional freight disruptions in March 2026.
- Regional glycerine feedstock demand strengthened significantly ahead of Indonesian export tax implementations in March 2026.
Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- The Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Production Cost Trend increased as inflation reached 2.7% in March 2026.
- Although producer prices fell 0.2% in March 2026, regional stearic acid feedstock inventories tightened in Q1 2026.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, supporting the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Demand Outlook for industrial applications.
- Industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0% in February 2026, while chemical sector demand stayed muted in January 2026.
- Retail sales grew 0.7% and unemployment held at 4.2% in February 2026, sustaining baseline consumer consumption.
- Consumer confidence dropped to -24.7 in March 2026, limiting premium applications for the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Forecast.
- Asian palm oil feedstock exports to Europe weakened in Q1 2026, elevating the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index.
Why did the price of Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) change in March 2026 in Europe?
- European natural gas feedstock costs for production surged significantly during the quarter in March 2026.
- Palm oil precursor costs strengthened in Q1 2026 due to origin-level supply constraints and shortages.
- European chemical manufacturing supply for essential precursors tightened in January 2026 amid regional producer restructuring.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by rising input costs.
- GMS-SE production costs increased from a 2.7% CPI rise in December 2025 and 3.0% PPI increase in November 2025.
- Demand for GMS-SE was supported by a 2.0% industrial production increase in December 2025.
- Robust consumer spending, with retail sales up 3.3% in November 2025, bolstered GMS-SE demand.
- Consumer confidence at 89.1 in December 2025, despite a decline, still supported GMS-SE demand.
- Soybean futures, a key GMS-SE feedstock, experienced downward pressure in late October and December 2025.
- US natural gas spot prices gradually rose in late 2025, increasing GMS-SE energy costs.
- A 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025 indicated a strong labor market, supporting GMS-SE consumer demand.
Why did the price of Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, with CPI up 2.7% in December 2025, pressured GMS-SE prices.
- Strong industrial production, up 2.0% in December 2025, bolstered GMS-SE demand.
- Downward pressure on soybean futures in December 2025 partially offset rising production costs.
Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Prices in APAC
- In China, the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by a -1.9% Producer Price Index in December 2025. While across the indian market within the apac the prices were settled at USD 2200/MT.
- GMS-SE production costs declined due to industrial electricity prices reaching historic lows throughout 2025, reducing operational expenses.
- Demand for GMS-SE in cosmetics and food processing sectors experienced robust growth during Q4 2025, supporting consumption.
- Overall GMS-SE demand was mixed; weak retail sales (0.9%) and low CPI (0.8%) in December 2025 dampened consumer demand.
- China's Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, and industrial production grew 5.2% year-on-year, boosting GMS-SE industrial use.
- Global glycerol supply increased in Q4 2025, with more Southeast Asian products entering China, influencing feedstock availability.
- Chinese manufacturers maintained cautious inventory holdings in November 2025, reflecting market uncertainties and supply considerations.
- The GMS-SE price trend was also influenced by stabilized palm oil supply in Q4 2025, despite decreased Chinese imports in September 2025.
Why did the price of Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index fell -1.9% in December 2025, exerting downward pressure on GMS-SE selling prices.
- Weak retail sales growth of 0.9% in December 2025 dampened consumer-driven GMS-SE demand.
- Industrial electricity prices reached historic lows in 2025, reducing GMS-SE production costs.
Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by producer price deflation and a manufacturing downturn.
- GMS-SE production costs declined in December 2025, as producer prices fell by 2.5% year-over-year, reducing raw material expenses.
- However, elevated natural gas prices and rising input costs for German manufacturers in Q4 2025 pressured GMS-SE production expenses.
- GMS-SE demand faced headwinds in December 2025 due to a deepening manufacturing downturn and declining new orders in Germany.
- Industrial production increased by 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, providing some support for GMS-SE consumption.
- Retail sales grew by 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, indicating stable consumer spending for GMS-SE end products.
- Low unemployment at 3.8% in November 2025 supported consumer purchasing power, but negative consumer confidence dampened discretionary spending.
- German manufacturers aggressively cut input stocks in December 2025, reflecting reduced industrial activity and cautious inventory management.
Why did the price of Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices fell by 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, reducing overall GMS-SE input costs.
- Germany's manufacturing sector experienced a deepening downturn in December 2025, decreasing new orders.
- Negative consumer confidence at -12.0% in December 2025 dampened demand for GMS-SE end products.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
- GMS-SE production costs increased due to a 2.6% YoY PPI rise in August 2025 and strengthening Q3 2025 natural gas prices.
- Demand for GMS-SE faced headwinds from a 3.0% YoY CPI increase in September 2025, reducing consumer purchasing power.
- Robust consumer spending, with retail sales up 5.42% YoY in September 2025, supported GMS-SE demand in consumer goods.
- Soybean oil prices strengthened in July 2025, then stabilized in September 2025, impacting GMS-SE feedstock costs.
- The Manufacturing Industrial Production Index inched up in August 2025, indicating slight recovery in industrial demand.
- A 4.3% unemployment rate in September 2025 suggested moderate labor market stability, but with some consumer caution.
- GMS-SE price forecast indicates continued upward pressure from sustained cost inflation, potentially moderated by demand sensitivity.
Why did the price of Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising input costs, including a 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025, pushed GMS-SE production expenses.
- Strengthening Q3 2025 natural gas prices and July's soybean oil increases contributed to cost burdens.
- Mixed demand signals, with strong retail sales offset by declining consumer confidence in September 2025.
APAC
- In China, the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by surging feedstock.
- GMS-SE production costs increased in Q3 2025, due to surging refined glycerine and palm oil feedstock expenses.
- China's CPI decreased by 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating deflation and reduced consumer purchasing.
- The Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, suggesting reduced new orders and lower industrial demand.
- Industrial production expanded by 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting GMS-SE demand from manufacturing.
- Retail sales increased by 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, boosting GMS-SE demand in consumer applications.
- Refined glycerine inventories tightened in China during Q3 2025, as domestic supply struggled to meet consumption.
- The GMS-SE price forecast suggests continued upward pressure from feedstock costs and supply constraints.
Why did the price of Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Surging refined glycerine and palm oil feedstock costs significantly increased GMS-SE production expenses.
- Tightening refined glycerine inventories and constrained glycerol supply limited GMS-SE material availability.
- Declining PPI (-2.3% in September 2025) and consumer confidence were offset by robust industrial production.
Europe
- In Germany, the Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by reduced production costs and subdued industrial demand.
- Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) production costs declined in Q3 2025, influenced by a -1.7% year-over-year drop in producer prices in September 2025.
- Overall demand for Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) was pressured by contracting manufacturing activity and a 1.0% industrial production decline in September 2025.
- Consumer purchasing power was impacted by a 2.4% CPI year-over-year increase in September 2025, affecting GMS-SE end-product demand.
- European glycerine prices declined in Q3 2025 due to ample supply, while stearic acid faced downward pressure in July 2025.
- High European stearic acid inventory levels in July 2025 and declining German exports in Q3 2025 influenced GMS-SE market dynamics.
- Demand for sustainable beauty products strengthened in Q3 2025, offering a positive signal for Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) in cosmetics.
- A stable 6.3% unemployment rate in September 2025 suggested cautious consumer spending, dampening GMS-SE demand in consumer goods.
Why did the price of Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE) change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices of industrial products were lower by 1.7% year-over-year in September 2025, reducing GMS-SE manufacturing costs.
- Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, alongside contracting manufacturing activity, weakening GMS-SE industrial demand.
- European glycerine and stearic acid prices declined in Q3 2025, contributing to lower feedstock costs for Glycerol Mono Stearate (GMS-SE).
