For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
• In North America, the Sodium Chlorite market trend remained firm quarter-over-quarter, supported by controlled supply and steady downstream demand.
• In North America, the Sodium Isethionate Price Index remained mostly stable, reflecting balanced supply and moderate demand.
• Spot activity stayed rangebound, supported by steady imports and consistent personal care sector consumption, limiting volatility.
• Price forecasts indicate modest upward movement early next quarter, driven by seasonal restocking in cosmetics and personal care.
• Production cost trends showed slight upward pressure from rising energy and feedstock costs, but ample inventories tempered the impact.
• Demand outlook remained constructive across skincare and cosmetic applications, supporting baseline offtake.
• December market trends firmed slightly due to year-end restocking and improved logistics, while exports and freight availability aided competitiveness.
Why did the Sodium Isethionate market trend change in December 2025 in North America?
• Higher energy and feedstock costs increased production expenses, prompting exporters to maintain firmer offers.
• Improved logistics and moderate import flows supported delivered competitiveness.
• Steady domestic demand from cosmetics and personal care, combined with year-end restocking, reinforced the market trend.
APAC
• In Indonesia, the Sodium Isethionate Price Index rose by 5.76% quarter-over-quarter, driven by firm demand.
• The average Sodium Isethionate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1933.33/MT, CFR Jakarta basis.
• Sodium Isethionate Spot Price remained rangebound amid steady imports and moderate domestic procurement, limiting volatility.
• Sodium Isethionate Price Forecast indicates moderate firmer offers early next quarter as demand seasonality supports.
• Sodium Isethionate Production Cost Trend reflects upward pressure from rising energy and feedstock costs regionally.
• Sodium Isethionate Demand Outlook remains constructive, supported by cosmetics and personal care seasonal restocking in Indonesia.
• Sodium Isethionate Price Index firmed in December due to improved logistics and APAC import flows supported.
• Inventory remained balanced, exporters managed year-end stock, and freight easing marginally improved delivered competitiveness regionally.
Why did the price of Sodium Isethionate change in December 2025 in APAC?
• Rising energy and feedstock costs elevated production economics, prompting exporters to lift export offers marginally.
• Improved APAC import flows and easing freight supported firmer delivered values into Indonesia during December.
• Steady domestic demand from cosmetics and personal care, combined with year-end procurement, underpinned price increases.
Europe
• In Europe, the Sodium Isethionate Price Index edged higher, supported by firm demand from personal care and cosmetics sectors.
• Spot activity remained rangebound as imports stabilized and distributors managed inventories carefully.
• Price forecasts indicate limited upside near term, driven by seasonal restocking and logistical considerations.
• Production cost trends reflected mild increases from energy and feedstock prices, partially offset by softening raw material costs.
• Demand outlook remained steady, led by cosmetic and personal care applications.
• December market trends were supported by inventory replenishment and smoother regional freight, which sustained supplier competitiveness.
Why did the Sodium Isethionate market trend change in December 2025 in Europe?
• Rising production costs from energy and feedstocks increased supplier offers.
• Year-end restocking in cosmetics and personal care underpinned demand.
• Balanced import flows and efficient logistics aided delivery competitiveness, sustaining market stability.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
APAC
• In Indonesia, the Sodium Isethionate Price Index fell by 9.61% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting moderated operating rates.
• The average Sodium Isethionate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1828.00/MT, on FOB Jakarta basis.
• The Price Index reflected a downward trend in early Q3 due to weak demand and excess inventory, followed by a modest rebound in September driven by seasonal restocking and improved downstream activity.
• Sodium Isethionate Production Cost Trend eased during July and August due to lower ethylene oxide and sodium bisulfite prices but edged up in September amid rising energy costs and tighter supply of key intermediates.
• The Sodium Isethionate Demand Outlook remained stable, supported by consumption in personal care products (shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers), pharmaceutical intermediates, and daily-use chemical formulations
• In September 2025, the Price Index increased due to restocking activity ahead of Q4, a mild recovery in personal care manufacturing, and stabilized production rates across regional facilities.
• Sodium Isethionate Price Forecast suggests stable-to-firm pricing into Q4 2025, contingent on feedstock trends and demand from hygiene and cosmetic sectors.
• Regional producers operated at moderate capacity, while import volumes from Europe and North America remained consistent, helping balance supply chains.
• Sustainability initiatives and demand for mild, biodegradable surfactants continue to support long-term market relevance across APAC.
• Stable inventories and intra-Asia trade flows pressured the Sodium Isethionate Price Index while exporters adjusted offers.
Why did the price of Sodium Isethionate change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Restocking activity ahead of Q4 increased short-term procurement.
• Feedstock costs rose slightly due to tighter supply of ethylene oxide and energy price fluctuations.
• Personal care demand showed mild recovery, supporting a modest uptick in the Price Index.
North America
• Sodium Isethionate Price Index reflected a downward trend in early Q3 due to weak demand and excess inventory, followed by a modest rebound in September driven by seasonal restocking and improved downstream activity.
• Sodium Isethionate Production Cost Trend eased during July and August due to lower ethylene oxide and sodium bisulfite prices, but edged up in September amid rising energy costs and tighter supply of key intermediates.
• The Sodium Isethionate Demand Outlook remained stable, supported by consumption in personal care products (shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers), pharmaceutical intermediates, and daily-use chemical formulations.
• In September 2025, the Price Index increased due to restocking activity ahead of Q4, a mild recovery in personal care manufacturing, and stabilized production rates across U.S. facilities.
• Sodium Isethionate Price Forecast suggests stable-to-firm pricing into Q4 2025, contingent on feedstock trends and demand from hygiene and cosmetic sectors.
• North American producers operated at moderate capacity, while import volumes from Asia and Europe remained consistent, helping balance supply chains.
• Sustainability initiatives and demand for mild, biodegradable surfactants continue to support long-term market relevance across North America.
Why did the price of Sodium Isethionate change in September 2025 in North America?
• Restocking activity ahead of Q4 increased short-term procurement.
• Feedstock costs rose slightly due to tighter supply of ethylene oxide and higher energy prices.
• Personal care demand showed mild recovery, supporting a modest uptick in the Price Index.
Europe
• Sodium Isethionate Price Index reflected a downward trend in early Q3 due to weak demand and excess inventory, followed by a modest rebound in September driven by seasonal restocking and improved downstream activity.
• Sodium Isethionate Production Cost Trend eased during July and August due to lower ethylene oxide and sodium bisulfite prices but edged up in September amid rising energy costs and tighter supply of key intermediates.
• The Sodium Isethionate Demand Outlook remained stable, supported by consumption in personal care products (shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers), pharmaceutical intermediates, and daily-use chemical formulations.
• In September 2025, the Price Index increased due to restocking activity ahead of Q4, a mild recovery in personal care manufacturing, and stabilized production rates across European facilities.
• Sodium Isethionate Price Forecast suggests stable-to-firm pricing into Q4 2025, contingent on feedstock trends and demand from hygiene and cosmetic sectors.
• European producers operated at moderate capacity, while import volumes from Asia remained consistent, helping balance supply chains.
• Sustainability initiatives and demand for mild, biodegradable surfactants continue to support long-term market relevance across Europe.
Why did the price of Sodium Isethionate change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Restocking activity ahead of Q4 increased short-term procurement.
• Feedstock costs rose slightly due to tighter supply of ethylene oxide and higher energy prices.
• Personal care demand showed mild recovery, supporting a modest uptick in the Price Index.
