For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Monoethyl Amine Prices in North America
- In United States, the Monoethyl Amine Price Index rose in Q4 2025, driven by robust industrial demand and higher input costs.
- Monoethyl Amine production costs increased as CPI rose 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, impacting operational expenses.
- Producer input costs for Monoethyl Amine strengthened, with PPI increasing 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025.
- Monoethyl Amine demand outlook remained strong, supported by a 2.0% rise in industrial production in December 2025.
- Ethanol feedstock costs softened in October and December 2025, while ammonia costs strengthened in October 2025.
- Robust agricultural output in 2025 and substantial pharmaceutical investments in Q4 2025 bolstered Monoethyl Amine demand.
- Supply tightened by year-end 2025 due to US chemical plant closures and regional industrial outages in October.
- Retail sales increased 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, supporting demand despite a 4.4% unemployment rate in December 2025.
- Monoethyl Amine prices were assessed at USD 865/MT in Q4.
Why did the price of Monoethyl Amine change in December 2025 in North America?
- Industrial production rose 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, boosting Monoethyl Amine demand.
- CPI increased 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, raising Monoethyl Amine production costs.
- US chemical plant closures by year-end 2025 tightened Monoethyl Amine supply.
Monoethyl Amine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Monoethyl Amine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by weak consumer demand and oversupply.
- Monoethyl Amine production costs rose in Q4 2025 due to upward pressure on natural gas and Asian spot LNG prices.
- Industrial production grew 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, with the Manufacturing Index expanding, supporting demand.
- Overall chemical consumption in China experienced softness in 2025, creating a challenging demand environment for Monoethyl Amine.
- China's chemical capacity expansion continued in 2025, leading to persistent oversupply conditions for Monoethyl Amine.
- Weak consumer spending, with retail sales growing 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, impacted end-use sectors.
- Negative producer price index (-1.9%) in December 2025 reflected deflationary pressures, impacting Monoethyl Amine pricing.
- High-tech manufacturing, including smart vehicle equipment, showed robust growth in Q4 2025, supporting specific applications.
- Monoethyl Amine prices were assessed at USD 632/MT in Q4.
Why did the price of Monoethyl Amine change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Low CPI (0.8%) and retail sales (0.9%) in December 2025 indicated weak consumer demand, dampening Monoethyl Amine.
- Negative PPI (-1.9%) in December 2025 reflected weak industrial pricing power, contributing to downward pressure.
- Rising natural gas and Asian spot LNG prices in Q4 2025 increased production costs, providing some upward pressure.
Monoethyl Amine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Monoethyl Amine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by weak industrial demand.
- Monoethyl Amine production costs rose in Q4 2025, due to surging ammonia and increased ethanol feedstock prices.
- Overall chemical demand in Germany remained weak during Q4 2025, impacting Monoethyl Amine consumption.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025; Producer Price Index declined 2.5% year-over-year.
- Regional ammonia supply tightened in Q4 2025 due to disruptions, affecting Monoethyl Amine feedstock availability.
- German chemical export orders trended weak in Q4 2025, intensifying competitive pressure from abroad in October 2025.
- Consumer confidence was significantly negative at -17.5 in December 2025, dampening end-use demand.
- Industrial production grew 0.8% in October 2025; CPI was 1.8% and unemployment 6.2% in December 2025.
Why did the price of Monoethyl Amine change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Weak overall chemical demand in Q4 2025, with Manufacturing Index contracting in December 2025.
- Producer Price Index declined 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, reflecting weak industrial pricing.
- Elevated inventory levels relative to demand in Q4 2025 contributed to downward price pressure.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the Monoethyl Amine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increased production costs.
- Monoethyl Amine production costs increased in Q3 2025 due to rising ammonia and tightening ethylene oxide feedstock.
- Demand for Monoethyl Amine strengthened in pharmaceutical and agricultural chemical sectors during Q3 2025.
- Industrial production increased marginally by 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating weak manufacturing growth.
- Retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting demand for consumer goods utilizing Monoethyl Amine.
- Raw material inventories for chemical manufacturers contracted in Q3 2025, contributing to Monoethyl Amine supply tightness.
- Inflationary pressures, with CPI up 3.0% in September 2025 and PPI up 2.6% in August 2025, elevated expenses.
- Consumer confidence declined in September 2025, potentially dampening future demand for Monoethyl Amine.
Why did the price of Monoethyl Amine change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising ammonia and ethylene oxide feedstock costs increased Monoethyl Amine production expenses in Q3 2025.
- US chemical production declined, and regional ammonia supply tightened, limiting Monoethyl Amine availability.
- Strong demand from pharmaceutical and agricultural sectors supported Monoethyl Amine price increases in Q3 2025.
APAC
- In China, the Monoethyl Amine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by weak industrial demand.
- The Monoethyl Amine Price Forecast suggests continued pressure from persistent chemical overcapacity in China.
- Production costs were impacted by volatile coal costs and slight ethanol price gains during Q3 2025.
- Manufacturing market demand for Monoethyl Amine improved in September 2025, recovering from a July slowdown.
- China's Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, despite a 6.5% industrial production increase.
- Raw material inventories for Monoethyl Amine declined July-August 2025, narrowing in September.
- Negative CPI (-0.3%) and PPI (-2.3%) in September 2025 indicated weak consumer and industrial pricing.
- Retail sales increased 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, offering moderate support to consumer sectors.
- Consumer confidence at 89.6 and 5.2% unemployment in September 2025 dampened discretionary spending.
Why did the price of Monoethyl Amine change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 indicated weak industrial demand, pressuring prices.
- Negative PPI (-2.3%) and CPI (-0.3%) in September 2025 signaled broad price deflation.
- Overall chemical overcapacity in China, as noted in Q3 2025, pressured prices.
Europe
- In Germany, the Monoethyl Amine Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by mixed macroeconomic signals.
- Monoethyl Amine production costs faced upward pressure from a 2.4% CPI YoY increase in September 2025, raising operational expenses.
- However, producer prices for industrial products fell by 1.7% YoY in September 2025, driven by lower energy costs.
- Monoethyl Amine demand was challenged by a contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 and a 1.0% industrial production decline in September 2025.
- Ethylene oxide feedstock costs strongly increased in early July 2025, contributing to higher Monoethyl Amine manufacturing expenses.
- Retail sales rose by 0.2% YoY in September 2025, and stable unemployment at 6.3% supported consumer-facing Monoethyl Amine demand.
- Inventory depletion of purchases and finished goods in German manufacturing in July 2025 indicated cautious market activity.
- Monoethyl Amine price forecast suggests continued stability, balancing cost pressures against weakened industrial demand.
Why did the price of Monoethyl Amine change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Lower energy prices, reflected in a 1.7% PPI YoY decrease in September 2025, reduced Monoethyl Amine production costs.
- A contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 and declining industrial production in September 2025 dampened Monoethyl Amine demand.
- Increased ethylene oxide feedstock costs in early July 2025 exerted upward pressure on Monoethyl Amine manufacturing expenses.
