For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• The Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Price Index in North America was soft through early Q3 2025 but began to stabilize by late Q3 as procurement activity normalized.
• The Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Spot Price showed limited volatility, with transactions anchored by steady but tactical purchasing from household and institutional cleaning product manufacturers.
• The Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Production Cost Trend was stable, supported by easing feedstocks such as acetic anhydride and ethylenediamine, though energy surcharges added some pressure.
• The Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Price Forecast pointed to stable to firm levels into Q4 2025, supported by normalized downstream procurement, though broader macroeconomic caution could temper upside momentum.
• Producers maintained adequate supply, while buyers managed inventories closely; cautious end market sentiment in retail and institutional channels influenced purchasing cadence.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in September 2025 in North America?
• Market sentiment shifted to cautious stability in September, as detergent manufacturers resumed procurement to rebuild inventories.
• Steady demand from detergents and fabric care maintained baseline offtake, preventing volatility despite cautious inventory management.
APAC
• In China, the Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Price Index rose by 4% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting inventory drawdowns.
• The average Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine price for the quarter was approximately USD 4746.67/MT on FOB Shanghai basis.
• Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Spot Price firmed modestly as June inventory liquidation reversed into July supply tightness.
• Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Production Cost Trend improved due to lower acetic anhydride costs reducing cost-push pressures.
• Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Price Forecast indicates upside driven by constrained inventories and logistics disruptions.
• Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Price Index volatility reflected supplier offer revisions and seasonal monsoon effects on freight.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Improved supply from inventory liquidations reduced spot tightness, exerting downward pressure on September pricing levels.
• Logistics disruptions and seasonal monsoon increased freight, briefly supporting spot premiums despite weak downstream demand.
Europe
• The Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Price Index in Germany was soft in early Q3 2025, reflecting weaker detergent sector demand and subdued consumer spending, but stabilized by late Q3 as procurement activity resumed.
• The Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Spot Price showed limited volatility, with transactions largely tied to household and institutional cleaning product manufacturers.
• The Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Production Cost Trend was stable, supported by easing feedstocks such as acetic anhydride, though energy costs in Germany remained a variable factor adding pressure to margins.
• The Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine Price Forecast pointed to stable to slightly firm levels into Q4 2025, supported by normalized procurement in detergents and cleaning products, though broader macroeconomic caution and competitive imports could cap upside momentum.
• Producers maintained adequate supply, while imports from Asia influenced the Price Index; cautious end market sentiment in retail and institutional channels shaped purchasing cadence.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Market sentiment shifted to cautious stability in September, as detergent manufacturers resumed procurement to rebuild inventories.
• Feedstock cost relief from earlier in the year kept the Production Cost Trend contained, though energy price volatility in Europe added uncertainty.
• Steady demand from detergents and fabric care maintained baseline offtake, preventing volatility despite cautious inventory management.
For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
• The Tetra acetyl ethylene diamine (TAED) Price in the U.S. dropped moderately in Q2 2025, reflecting a downtrend in the TAED Price Index amid limited buying interest from detergent and cleaning product manufacturers.
• The TAED Production Cost Trend was stable-to-soft, aided by easing prices for Acetic Anhydride and Ethylene, although labor costs and fuel surcharges added some pressure toward the end of the quarter.
• The TAED Demand Outlook was lackluster, with demand from institutional and retail detergent segments affected by slower economic recovery and rising inventory holding costs.
• Domestic supply remained adequate, but port congestion on the East Coast and fluctuating freight charges created intermittent logistical challenges for regional distributors.
Why did the price of TAED change in July 2025 in North America?
• In July 2025, TAED Prices in North America continued to decline, pressured by stable supply, and limited downstream offtake from cleaning and detergent applications.
• The TAED Production Cost Trend was neutral, as cost relief from feedstocks was offset by seasonal increases in labor and transport expenses.
• The TAED Demand Outlook remained tepid, with commercial cleaning product manufacturers maintaining minimal inventory levels due to weak retail movement.
• The TAED Price Forecast points to a stable-to-soft outlook in Q3 2025 unless downstream activity picks up or imports tighten.
APAC
• The Tetra acetyl ethylene diamine (TAED) Price in China declined by 7% quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2025, driving a sharp drop in the TAED Price Index, as suppliers prioritized inventory liquidation ahead of the Labour Day and mid-year financial audits.
• The TAED Production Cost Trend eased, supported by falling feedstock prices, especially Acetic Anhydride and Ethylene, which helped producers maintain supply at lower operating costs.
• The TAED Demand Outlook remained weak throughout the quarter, with domestic and export buyers showing limited interest due to sluggish consumer spending, high freight rates, and seasonal holiday-related demand disruptions.
• Persistent port congestion in Shanghai and subdued import activity from key regional buyers such as India and Southeast Asia further reinforced bearish sentiment across the market.
Why did the price of TAED change in July 2025 in Asia?
• In July 2025, the TAED Price continued its decline due to ample supply and muted offtake from downstream detergent and surfactant sectors.
• The TAED Production Cost Trend remained soft, as upstream feedstock prices continued to drop, easing pressure on producers.
• The TAED Demand Outlook was underwhelming amid low consumer spending, seasonal holidays, and cautious procurement behavior from both domestic and export markets.
• The TAED Price Forecast suggests mild bearishness unless demand rebounds in the household cleaning and personal care sectors across Asia.
Europe
• The Tetra acetyl ethylene diamine (TAED) Price in Germany declined steadily in Q2 2025, pushing the TAED Price Index lower as European suppliers contended with surplus inventory and subdued downstream consumption from detergent manufacturers.
• The TAED Production Cost Trend remained soft, as lower Acetic Anhydride and Ethylene prices, along with falling energy rates, eased cost pressures despite a modest uptick in transportation costs across inland EU corridors.
• The TAED Demand Outlook was weak throughout the quarter, as detergent and cleaning product producers maintained conservative procurement strategies due to inflationary headwinds and high warehouse stock levels.
• Persistent port delays in Rotterdam and Antwerp, coupled with increased Asian imports, contributed to oversupply, and further suppressed market sentiment.
Why did the price of TAED change in July 2025 in Europe?
• In July 2025, TAED Prices in Europe remained under pressure as producers struggled to clear excess inventory amid lukewarm demand from household and industrial detergent applications.
• The TAED Production Cost Trend continued to be favorable for buyers, as soft upstream feedstock pricing and low utility rates kept production economics manageable.
• The TAED Demand Outlook remained stagnant due to flat downstream performance and cautious order placement, particularly in the cleaning and hygiene segments.
• The TAED Price Forecast remains slightly bearish in the near term unless export demand improves, or European manufacturers implement production cuts.
For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
During Q1 2025, the North American Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) market remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations reflecting broader trends in the downstream FMCG sector. Demand from the detergent and cleaning product segment, a key FMCG vertical, remained steady but cautious amid persistent inflationary pressures and shifts in consumer spending. Large FMCG firms, including Procter & Gamble and Colgate-Palmolive, maintained production levels but adopted disciplined procurement strategies, focusing on efficiency and inventory control due to sluggish retail sales growth.
On the supply side, TAED imports from Asia increased modestly, driven by oversupply in the Chinese market and favourable freight rates. However, abundant inventories across the North American distributors and subdued restocking activity kept buying momentum restrained. While supply levels remained sufficient, suppliers faced pressure to maintain competitive pricing amid cautious demand.
Overall, the TAED market in North America was shaped by a well-balanced demand-supply dynamic, with the downstream FMCG industry's stable yet conservative approach anchoring pricing and trade flows throughout the quarter.
APAC
The APAC Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) market closed the quarter Q1 2025 with a modest 0.59% increase, supported primarily by upstream cost pressures and temporary supply tightness. In January, TAED prices surged nearly around 5% in India, driven by elevated feedstock prices—Acetic Anhydride rose by 2%—and reduced production in China ahead of Lunar New Year shutdowns. This supply squeeze, coupled with limited domestic inventories following year-end liquidation in December 2024, constrained availability and supported price gains.
Import costs also rose due to the 0.61% depreciation of the Indian Rupee against the US Dollar, making foreign-sourced TAED more expensive. Although intra-Asia freight charges fell, the production halt and slowed port operations in China delayed shipments, further tightening supply.
Despite these supportive fundamentals early in the quarter, February and March saw an increasing pressure from aggressive Chinese inventory liquidation and moderate downstream demand. However, the strong January rally, buoyed by cost-push and currency-led import inflation, ultimately kept quarterly pricing in positive territory.
EUROPE
In Q1 2025, the European Tetraacetylethylenediamine (TAED) market experienced moderate demand recovery, closely tied to evolving dynamics in the downstream FMCG sector. Consumption from detergent and household cleaning product manufacturers showed a seasonal uptick, supported by spring cleaning trends and consistent retail performance across Western Europe. Major FMCG players, including Unilever and Reckitt, reported steady demand for cleaning agents, which sustained procurement activity for TAED.
However, suppliers operated under margin pressure due to elevated energy and labor costs in the region, limiting production flexibility. While local production remained stable, buyers increasingly turned to competitively priced imports from Asia, particularly China, where surplus supply and softening input costs enabled aggressive export offers.
Despite the influx of imports, inventory build-up was limited as FMCG manufacturers exercised disciplined procurement amid ongoing economic uncertainties. The TAED market, thus, remained balanced, with slightly bullish undertones by quarter-end, driven by stable downstream demand and cautious supply management within the European FMCG value chain.
For the Quarter Ending December 2024
North America
TAED prices in the North American market exhibited mixed trends during Q4 2024, initially rising in October due to unfavorable port conditions and logistical challenges. The ongoing strike between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), coupled with rising production costs in Asia, constrained TAED circulation in the domestic market. Imports were further limited by multiple plant shutdowns during the Chinese National Holiday, which curtailed production across the Asian market. In China, TAED supplies remained tight, with most suppliers reporting low inventories.
Under pressure to meet immediate downstream demand, many suppliers raised prices. The upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year also led to restocking activities, further driving up prices. While feedstock acetic anhydride prices fell by approximately 8%, ethylene prices increased by around 3%, supporting higher TAED prices. Ethylene operating rates dropped by 1.11% month-on-month, reducing its availability and lowering TAED production levels. Suppliers, active in the spot market, passed the increased ethylene costs to downstream buyers, adding to the upward price trend.
Toward the end of the quarter, prices depreciated significantly as liquidation activities persisted. Consumers across North America faced slow business conditions, with businesses and markets winding down operations. To avoid end-of-year tax repercussions and inventory devaluation, suppliers aggressively liquidated inventories, which created bearish pricing dynamics and further weighed on TAED prices.
Europe
TAED prices in the European market exhibited mixed trends during Q4 2024, initially rising in October due to unfavorable port conditions and logistical challenges. Ongoing strikes at major European ports and rising production costs in Asia constrained TAED circulation in the regional market. Imports were further limited by multiple plant shutdowns during the Chinese National Holiday, which curtailed production across the Asian market. In China, TAED supplies remained tight, with most suppliers reporting low inventories. Under pressure to meet immediate downstream demand, many suppliers raised prices. The upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year also led to restocking activities, further driving up prices. While feedstock acetic anhydride prices fell by approximately 8%, ethylene prices increased by around 3%, supporting higher TAED prices. Ethylene operating rates dropped by 1.11% month-on-month, reducing its availability and lowering TAED production levels. Suppliers, active in the spot market, passed the increased ethylene costs to downstream buyers, adding to the upward price trend.
Toward the end of the quarter, prices depreciated significantly as liquidation activities persisted. Consumers across Europe faced slow business conditions as businesses and markets wound down operations. To avoid end-of-year tax repercussions and inventory devaluation, suppliers aggressively liquidated inventories, creating bearish pricing dynamics and further weighing on TAED prices.
APAC
TAED prices across the Asia-Pacific market experienced mixed conditions during Q4 2024, with an initial price depreciation of approximately 3% in October, followed by a 3.3% increase later in the quarter. At the start of the quarter, the Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine (TAED) market saw moderate price declines due to improved domestic supply conditions. The resumption of production after the typhoon season restored normal supply levels, resulting in quicker delivery times and contributing to the price drop. Production costs exhibited mixed trends, with feedstock ethylene prices decreasing by approximately 5%, while acetic anhydride prices rose by 1.3%. These balanced changes in input costs helped maintain overall price stability in the TAED market during October 2024.
Toward the middle of the quarter, TAED production costs in China remained high in November 2024, despite a 1% decline in ethylene prices. However, acetic anhydride prices increased by about 1%, keeping production costs elevated. Additionally, several acetic anhydride plants in Shandong were shut down for maintenance, restricting supply. On the other hand, ethylene production improved, with output rising from 2,669 MT to 2,726 MT (a 2% increase), according to NBS China data, though October figures were pending. This higher ethylene output exerted downward pressure on TAED production costs. However, surging freight charges on intra-Asia routes—up by approximately 54%—hindered suppliers' ability to export cargoes overseas. The resulting disruption in exports led to inventory buildup at Chinese ports. Domestically, suppliers rushed to clear existing stock before the end of the financial year to avoid potential devaluation, resulting in loose TAED supplies in the market.
Toward the end of the quarter, TAED supplies in China tightened, with most suppliers reporting low inventories. Many suppliers, under pressure to meet immediate downstream demand, raised prices. The approach of the Chinese Lunar New Year also prompted restocking activities, which further pushed prices higher. During this period, acetic anhydride prices decreased by approximately 8%, while ethylene prices rose by about 3%, providing upward support for TAED prices. Monthly ethylene operating rates declined by 1.11%, reducing availability and limiting TAED production levels. Tight supply conditions, combined with increased feedstock costs, contributed to higher TAED prices. Suppliers were highly active in the spot market, passing on elevated ethylene costs to downstream customers, who were less inclined to negotiate lower prices. This bullish sentiment, driven by a combination of tight supply, higher input costs, and robust market activity, sustained the price increases for TAED in the region.
