For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) Prices in North America
- In USA, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose by 22.28% quarter-over-quarter, supply tightened.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1189.00/MT posted.
- US spot showed Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price strength, keeping the Price Index elevated.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Forecast signals gains driven by summer restocking and constrained inventories.
- Ethylene oxide and fatty alcohol inflation elevated the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend.
- Domestic personal-care and household cleaning demand underpin the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook mid-year.
- Lean Gulf inventories with robust export demand kept Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index firm.
- Gulf producers ran full rates, constraining spot availability and sustaining Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate pricing.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in June 2026 in North America?
- Tight domestic supply and strong household demand compressed spot availability, prompting higher delivered SLES quotations.
- Surging ethylene oxide and fatty alcohol costs elevated processing expenses, passing cost-push into finished SLES.
- War-risk freight premiums, rerouting raised landed and insurance costs, increasing import parity and price support.
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) Prices in APAC
- In Indonesia, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose by 15.69% quarter-over-quarter, on demand.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1862.67/MT reported.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price remained range-bound, with Price Index indicating stable transactional levels
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook stays firm as detergent and personal-care manufacturers maintain procurement
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend eased as abundant fatty alcohols reduced cost pressure
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Forecast points to range-bound movement, with minor seasonal downside risk
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index stability reflects steady exports and inventories, constraining price volatility
- Producers operated normally; stable plant runs preserved output, supporting the Price Index and limiting volatility
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in June 2026 in APAC?
- Balanced domestic supply and consistent regional demand absorbed production, keeping June Price Index largely unchanged.
- Abundant fatty alcohols eased Production Cost Trend, while shipping risks imposed limited upward cost pressure
- Stable outbound logistics and routine procurement prevented spot spikes, keeping SLES Price Index largely range-bound
South Korea
- In South Korea, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose by 16.58% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting demand.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price tightened as export orders reduced prompt availability at warehouses.
China
- In China, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose by 13.125% quarter-over-quarter, on exports.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price remained firm on export demand despite feedstock volatility concerns.
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose by 8.46% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting stronger feedstock-driven cost pass-through.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1892.67/MT at Hamburg FD.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price remained range-bound in June, with weekly stability amid balanced supply and muted orderbooks.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from ethylene oxide and energy, sustaining elevated conversion margins.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook is constructive as householdcare and personal-care restocking supports steady mid-year procurement volumes.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Forecast anticipates modest volatility driven by feedstock shocks, shipping disruptions, and seasonal buying patterns.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index gains were supported by disciplined seller allocations, tight EO availability and constrained SO3 supply.
- Inventories stayed lean at Rhine terminals, supporting sellers' leverage while export inquiries into Central Europe remained firm.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in June 2026 in Europe?
- Stable ethylene oxide availability and steady fatty alcohol inflows kept production costs largely unchanged during June.
- Muted end-user purchasing and balanced domestic supply limited spot upward pressure despite earlier quarter feedstock-driven gains.
- Improved Rhine logistics and absence of major plant outages prevented premium freight surcharges and sudden supply shocks.
Italy
- In Italy, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) Price Index rose by 5.54% quarter-over-quarter, supported by restocking.
- Low distributor inventories limited selling pressure while the SLES Spot Price remained supported by steady end-user replenishment.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) Prices in North America
- In the USA, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose by 2.39% quarter-over-quarter, driven by feedstock pressure.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 972.33/MT, per assessments.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price oscillated in March amid export uncertainty and tighter supply.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Forecast points to gains into spring as feedstock inflation sustains cost-push.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend moved higher because ethylene oxide costs rose materially domestically.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook stayed firm on household and personal care restocking demand patterns.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index entered consolidation March after sharp weekly gains and buyer pushback.
- Inventory across Gulf and Atlantic terminals remained ample, limiting upside while sporadic exports tightened localized availability.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in March 2026 in North America?
- Geopolitical disruptions to shipping routes and port congestion raised freight costs and delayed import schedules.
- Rising ethylene oxide and fatty alcohol input costs exerted upward pressure on production cost structures.
- Precautionary restocking by consumer goods manufacturers and robust personal care demand supported near-term procurement activity.
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) Prices in APAC
- In South Korea, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose 3.6% quarter-over-quarter from feedstock.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1371/MT nominally.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price held firm while Price Index rose on constrained exports.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend rose with naphtha and fatty-alcohol logistics raising inputs.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook stays supported by cosmetic exports and seasonal restocking demand.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Forecast shows near-term stability with upside if geopolitical disruptions persist.
- Export demand tightened supplies, lifting Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index and constraining spot volumes.
- Domestic Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate producers maintained Busan operating rates, supporting supply despite cost pressures.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Middle East conflict raised crude and naphtha costs, boosting ethylene oxide expenses, SLES production costs.
- Export buyers shifted to Busan offers, depleting local inventories and tightening short term spot availability.
- Shipping delays and port congestion increased lead times and logistics premia, supporting firmer seller pricing.
Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate (SLES) Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose by 1.93% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting logistical friction.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1745.00/MT, reported.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price remained range-bound amid balanced supply and modest port congestion supporting Price Index.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend firmed as ethylene oxide and lauryl alcohol cost pressures transmitted through manufacturers' economics.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Forecast indicates modest near-term firmness given supply bottlenecks, then stabilization as logistics improve.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook remains steady with personal care and household cleaning restocking supporting measured offtake.
- Inventory levels stayed adequate though distributors carried elevated stocks after early-quarter restocking, limiting immediate upside for FD Hamburg offers.
- Major German producers operated normally, with plants in Ludwigshafen, Moers and Wesseling sustaining steady exports and production.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Ethylene oxide costs rose due to geopolitical disruptions and low TTF gas storage, raising production economics.
- Port congestion, yard capacity limits and winter weather constrained distribution, adding logistical premiums supporting marginal price increases.
- Downstream demand steady but cautious; restocking by personal care and household sectors maintained offtake without aggressive spot buying.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
North America
- In the USA, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose by 4.44% quarter-over-quarter, due to feedstock tightness.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 949.67/MT reported.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price stayed range-bound this quarter as balanced supply limited transactions.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Forecast signalled modest gains then consolidation, aligning with producer guidance.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend rose modestly amid firmer ethylene oxide input costs.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook remained positive, supported by detergents and personal care procurement.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index reflected inventory drawdowns and steady import flows supporting competitiveness.
- Producer operating rates remained steady, exporters maintained flows, and distributor inventories supported measured price stability.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in December 2025 in North America?
- Channel inventory drawdowns and disciplined producer pricing tightened prompt availability, supporting upward regional price pressure.
- Firmer ethylene oxide feedstock costs increased the production cost base, transmitting upward pressure into contracts.
- Eased trans-Pacific freight yet persistent canal charges balanced landed costs, limiting stronger December price movements.
APAC
- In South Korea, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose 9.1% quarter-over-quarter, driven by detergents.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1323.33/MT delivered.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price stability reflected balanced domestic output and steady imports, supporting the Price Index.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Forecast indicates modest upside driven by inventory adjustments and seasonal restocking.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend saw stable lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide costs, limiting pressure.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook remains steady from detergents and personal care, supporting the elevated Price Index.
- Adequate inventories and consistent export lanes kept Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price negotiation muted, constraining short-term volatility.
- Domestic producers ran normally, sustaining supply; the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index therefore showed measured quarterly strengthening.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Balanced domestic production and steady import arrivals maintained supply, preventing larger December price increases materially.
- Firm downstream detergent and personal care demand supported offers, sustaining December strength despite substitution headwinds.
- Stable lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide costs limited production cost pressures, restraining further SLES upward movement.
Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index rose by 3.89% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting supply and firm demand.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1712.00/MT, based on deliveries.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price movements tracked steady weekly bids, supporting a stable Price Index and sentiment.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Forecast indicates mild gains into early 2026, reflecting seasonality and inventory adjustments.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend stayed flat as ethylene oxide and lauryl alcohol costs remained stable.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook shows steady demand from personal care and household cleaning sectors, limiting volatility.
- Inventory levels are seasonal, with export demand to the EU and Africa supporting the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index.
- Major producers maintained steady operating rates, preserving supply and supporting the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Balanced domestic supply and stable downstream demand left little pricing impetus during December across markets.
- Feedstock ethylene oxide and lauryl alcohol prices remained stable, muting production cost pressures for producers.
- Normal Rhine navigation and routine logistics preserved supply chains while export flows supported prices modestly.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In USA, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index fell nominally by 0.2% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced supply.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 909.33/MT.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price remained rangebound as inventories and logistics limited near-term volatility.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend shows easing lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide costs.
- Balanced inventories and moderate export interest kept the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index stable.
- Domestic producers ran without turnarounds, sustaining supply and supporting Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in September 2025 in North America?
- Adequate domestic supply and steady inventories moderated upward pressure, resulting in marginal net price decline.
- Easing lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide costs reduced production expenses, suppliers domestically offered lower prices.
- Smooth logistics and muted export demand combined with cautious downstream buying pressured the Price Index.
APAC
- In South Korea, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index fell by 2.8% quarter-over-quarter, subdued.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1213.33/MT.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price showed weekly moves while the Price Index remained range bound.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend rose amid higher fatty alcohol and EO pressures.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook brightened with retail replenishment and export enquiries supporting volumes.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index movements reflected inventory builds, muted restocking and export demand.
- Producers ran at normal utilization; port stability limited disruptions, constraining swings in domestic Price Index.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Adequate feedstock availability and plant runs eased supply concerns, enabling sellers to trim offers.
- Seasonal retail replenishment and export enquiries supported demand, offsetting domestic oversupply and price erosion.
- Rising fatty alcohol and EO costs pressured production costs, though currency and logistics remained stable.
Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index fell marginally by 0.4% quarter-over-quarter, eased inventories.
- The average Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate price for the quarter was approximately USD 1648.00/MT.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Spot Price stayed rangebound while German plants ran at normal utilization.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Production Cost Trend softened as crude-derived and ethylene oxide costs declined.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Demand Outlook subdued with cautious purchasing by personal formulators and retail.
- Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate Price Index tracked weekly gains by late September amid balanced supply.
- Low Rhine water levels prompted port accumulation and constrained inland logistics, delaying deliveries across Germany.
Why did the price of Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Balanced supply and steady production modestly reduced urgency, while subdued downstream orders limited price upside.
- Easing crude-derived feedstock costs lowered production cost pressures, allowing suppliers to adjust offers downward modestly.
- Low Rhine water levels caused inland transport constraints, prompting port accumulation and cautious procurement activity.
