For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Prices in APAC
- In China, the Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by negative producer prices (-1.9% in December 2025).
- In Asia, the Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Price was assessed at USD 660 /MT in Q4 2025.
- Production costs for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate faced upward pressure from elevated sulfur feedstock costs in Q4 2025.
- Naphtha feedstock costs experienced continued pressure throughout 2025, impacting chemical manufacturing.
- Overall economic growth moderated in China during Q4 2025, affecting Sodium Xylene Sulphonate demand.
- Industrial Production grew by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting industrial applications.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating broader industrial sector growth.
- Sulfuric acid supply experienced acute tightness in October 2025, affecting Sodium Xylene Sulphonate inputs.
- New chemical capacity contributed to persistent oversupply in the broader petrochemical sector throughout 2025.
- Consumer Price Index rose by 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating slight inflation.
- A stable unemployment rate (5.1% in December 2025) and modest retail sales growth (0.9%) supported consumer spending.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulphonate change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index fell by 1.9% in December 2025, pressuring chemical prices downward.
- Elevated sulfur feedstock costs in Q4 2025 increased Sodium Xylene Sulphonate production expenses.
- Weak domestic demand and moderated economic growth in Q4 2025 constrained prices.
Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Prices in North America
- In United States, the Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by increasing input costs.
- Sodium Xylene Sulphonate production costs increased, with PPI rising 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025.
- Consumer Price Index increased 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, impacting raw material costs for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate.
- Strong consumer spending, with retail sales up 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, supported Sodium Xylene Sulphonate demand.
- Industrial production expanded 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, boosting Sodium Xylene Sulphonate industrial applications.
- A 4.4% unemployment rate and moderate consumer confidence at 89.1 in December 2025 aided Sodium Xylene Sulphonate demand.
- Elevated natural gas prices throughout 2025 contributed to higher Sodium Xylene Sulphonate manufacturing expenses.
- Reduced operating rates in Q4 2025 led to inventory drawdowns, tightening Sodium Xylene Sulphonate supply.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulphonate change in December 2025 in North America?
- Rising producer costs, with PPI up 3.0% in November 2025, pressured Sodium Xylene Sulphonate prices.
- Reduced operating rates in Q4 2025 led to inventory drawdowns, tightening Sodium Xylene Sulphonate supply.
- Elevated natural gas prices throughout 2025 contributed to higher manufacturing costs for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate.
Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by decreasing producer prices.
- Sodium Xylene Sulphonate production costs declined in December 2025, as Producer Price Index (PPI) decreased by 2.5% year-on-year.
- Demand faced headwinds in December 2025, with the Manufacturing Index contracting, indicating a slowdown in industrial activity.
- Consumer confidence declined to -17.5 in December 2025, indicating cautious Sodium Xylene Sulphonate consumer demand.
- Retail sales grew 1.1% year-on-year in November 2025, supporting Sodium Xylene Sulphonate demand in consumer goods.
- Industrial production grew 0.8% year-on-year in October 2025, offering limited support for industrial Sodium Xylene Sulphonate.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 1.8% year-on-year in December 2025, suggesting stable consumer purchasing power.
- Unemployment rate of 6.2% in December 2025 constrained consumer disposable income, impacting Sodium Xylene Sulphonate demand.
- Elevated raw material and uncompetitive German energy costs throughout 2025 impacted Sodium Xylene Sulphonate production.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulphonate change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer Price Index fell 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, reducing Sodium Xylene Sulphonate production costs.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in December 2025 indicated weaker industrial demand for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate.
- Elevated raw material and uncompetitive energy costs throughout 2025 pressured Sodium Xylene Sulphonate margins.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the United States, the Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
- Production costs for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate increased due to a 2.6% rise in PPI year-over-year in August 2025.
- Natural gas prices, a significant feedstock component, strengthened in Q3 2025, elevating manufacturing expenses.
- Robust US retail sales, up 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supported demand for consumer-facing applications.
- Industrial production showed a marginal 0.1% year-over-year increase in September 2025, indicating subdued industrial demand.
- Declining consumer confidence to 94.2 in September 2025 suggested cautious spending on Sodium Xylene Sulphonate-containing products.
- A 3.0% year-over-year CPI increase in September 2025 indicated moderate inflation, impacting costs and purchasing power.
- US exports of nonagricultural industrial supplies increased in August 2025, influencing Sodium Xylene Sulphonate trade flows.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulphonate change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising producer input costs, with PPI up 2.6% year-over-year in August 2025, pressured prices upward.
- Strengthening natural gas prices in Q3 2025, a key energy feedstock, directly elevated manufacturing expenses.
- Robust retail sales, increasing 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, supported demand, enabling cost pass-through.
APAC
- In China, the Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Price Index fell in Q3 2025, influenced by a -2.3% PPI in September 2025.
- Production costs for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate increased in August 2025, driven by rising major raw material prices.
- Demand for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate was supported by 6.5% industrial production growth in September 2025.
- Consumer confidence at 89.6 in September 2025 indicated pessimism, impacting Sodium Xylene Sulphonate demand.
- China's Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity and lower Sodium Xylene Sulphonate demand.
- Retail sales expanded 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, bolstering Sodium Xylene Sulphonate demand in household products.
- Persistent structural oversupply in China's chemical capacity exerted downward pressure on Sodium Xylene Sulphonate prices.
- Mixed xylene prices, a key feedstock, modestly rebounded by August 2025, influencing Sodium Xylene Sulphonate costs.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulphonate change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index fell 2.3% in September 2025, indicating weak industrial demand and pricing power.
- Consumer Price Index declined 0.3% in September 2025, reflecting deflation and reduced purchasing power.
- Persistent structural oversupply in China's chemical industry contributed to downward price pressure.
Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Xylene Sulphonate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing activity.
- Sodium Xylene Sulphonate production costs faced upward pressure from surging sulfuric acid prices in Q3 2025.
- Overall producer prices for industrial products declined by 1.7% in September 2025, primarily due to lower energy costs.
- Demand for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate softened in July 2025, reflecting a 1.0% decline in industrial production.
- The Manufacturing Index was contracting in Q3 2025, indicating reduced industrial demand for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate.
- Retail sales rose by 0.2% in September 2025, supporting stable demand for Sodium Xylene Sulphonate in consumer products.
- The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September 2025, indicating higher general costs impacting operational expenses.
- Germany's unemployment rate remained stable at 6.3% in September 2025, suggesting consistent consumer spending.
- Order backlogs in the German chemical industry reached historically low levels in July 2025.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulphonate change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, weakening demand.
- Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025 due to lower energy costs.
- Sulfuric acid feedstock costs surged in Q3 2025, partially offsetting cost reductions.
