For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
• The U.S. Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Price Index was relatively unchanged in July 2025, with the Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Spot Price showing no notable movement.
• The flat pricing trend was because of a balance between modest rises in homecare product production and falling sales in institutional cleaning products.
• The trend of Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Production Cost remained unchanged, supported by steady lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide prices and with no major supply chain interruptions.
• Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Demand Forecast was positive, with consumption being consistent from detergent and household goods producers but muted from the industrial cleaning industry.
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Q3 2025 Price Forecast anticipated gentle upward pressure from possible seasonal demand and restocking prior to the fall production cycle.
Europe
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Price Index in Europe had increased moderately in July 2025, driven by higher raw material costs and firmer end-user demand from personal care producers.
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Spot Price had risen slightly as manufacturers passed on the cost burden from elevated lauryl alcohol prices.
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Production Cost Trend had moved upward, attributed to rising energy costs, labor shortages, and environmental compliance requirements across Western Europe.
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Demand Outlook remained positive, backed by the expansion of eco-friendly personal care products and higher demand from private-label hygiene brands.
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Price Forecast had pointed toward continued firmness through Q3, assuming persistent cost inflation and stable downstream offtake.
APAC
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Price Index in India had climbed by 4.0% month-on-month in June 2025 and continued its upward trend in July due to better downstream activity and tighter supply.
• The price increased in July as personal care manufacturing rebounded and feedstock prices—particularly lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide—strengthened.
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Production Cost Trend had risen during the month, as producers faced narrower margins and more expensive raw material inputs.
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Demand Outlook had improved, driven by the resurgence in personal care product launches and growing preference for functional surfactants.
• The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Price Forecast for Q3 2025 had suggested further price strengthening, led by solid consumption trends and uncertainty around raw material imports.
FAQs
• What was the price of Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates in July 2025?
The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Spot Price in India had risen by 4.0% month-on-month. Prices in Europe had strengthened slightly, while U.S. prices had held steady.
• Who were the top Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates producers in the United States?
Leading U.S. producers included Huntsman Corporation, Sasol Chemicals, and Dow Chemical, primarily operating out of Texas and Louisiana.
• What was the global Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Demand Outlook in July 2025?
The Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Demand Outlook had remained strong globally, supported by demand from the personal care, hygiene, and cleaning products industries.
• What was the Lauryl Alcohol Ethoxylates Production Cost Trend during July 2025?
The Production Cost Trend had been flat in North America, slightly up in Europe due to energy and regulatory pressures, and firmer in India due to rising raw material prices.
