For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Tetraethylenepentamine Prices in APAC
- Tetraethylenepentamine prices in Asia were recorded at 6780 USD/MT in December 2025.
- In China, the Tetraethylenepentamine Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by a -1.9% PPI decline in December 2025.
- Tetraethylenepentamine production costs were impacted by declining ammonia feedstock costs at December 2025's end.
- Demand for Tetraethylenepentamine faced headwinds from weak retail sales, growing only 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating increased industrial activity, supporting Tetraethylenepentamine demand.
- Industrial production robustly increased by 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, driving Tetraethylenepentamine demand.
- Tetraethylenepentamine demand outlook was tempered by cooled consumer confidence and a low 0.8% CPI in December 2025.
- Ethylene feedstock overcapacity in China in 2025 contributed to lower input costs for Tetraethylenepentamine production.
- Chemical manufacturers reduced inventories in 2025 due to weakening demand, impacting Tetraethylenepentamine inventory trends.
Why did the price of Tetraethylenepentamine change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Producer prices declined by 1.9% in December 2025, indicating deflationary pressures on Tetraethylenepentamine.
- Weak retail sales, up only 0.9% in December 2025, dampened consumer-linked Tetraethylenepentamine demand.
- Ethylene feedstock overcapacity in China in 2025 contributed to lower production costs for Tetraethylenepentamine.
Tetraethylenepentamine Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Tetraethylenepentamine Price Index rose in Q4 2025, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- Production costs increased, influenced by 2.7% CPI rise in December 2025 and 3.0% PPI in November 2025.
- Ethylene feedstock costs surged in October 2025; ammonia feedstock faced persistent supply limitations in Q4 2025.
- Tetraethylenepentamine demand outlook supported by 2.0% industrial production increase in December 2025.
- Retail sales rose 3.3% in November 2025, indirectly supporting demand in consumer goods sectors.
- However, nonresidential construction activity weakened in Q4 2025, impacting demand in that sector.
- Natural gas prices gradually rose in the final months of 2025, contributing to higher energy feedstock costs.
- Ethylene inventory levels were managed conservatively in October 2025, indicating a tight supply.
- The Tetraethylenepentamine Price Index is forecast to remain firm, influenced by sustained feedstock pressures.
Why did the price of Tetraethylenepentamine change in December 2025 in North America?
- Production costs increased from a 2.7% CPI rise in December 2025 and surging ethylene feedstock.
- Ammonia feedstock limitations in Q4 2025 and rising natural gas prices elevated expenses.
- Industrial production increased 2.0% in December 2025, yet construction activity weakened.
Tetraethylenepentamine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Tetraethylenepentamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by weak industrial demand and deflationary producer trends.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, though a 0.8% rise in November industrial production prevented a total demand collapse.
- Producer Prices declined 2.5%, and CPI slowed to 1.8% in December 2025, creating a deflationary environment that softened market prices.
- Ethylene contract prices rose in December 2025, while Ammonia costs strengthened in October 2025, increasing variable production expenses.
- Ample epoxy resin inventories in December 2025 discouraged fresh restocking of Tetraethylenepentamine, limiting cost pass-through opportunities.
- Retail sales increased 1.5% in December 2025, supporting Tetraethylenepentamine usage in packaging adhesives and paper wet-strength resins.
- Consumer confidence registered -12.0 in December 2025, dampening discretionary spending on home renovations and automotive epoxy applications.
- A stable unemployment rate of 6.2% in December 2025 maintained baseline income, supporting steady residential construction epoxy demand.
Why did the price of Tetraethylenepentamine change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Downstream epoxy resin demand softened in December 2025 due to limited coating sector offtake.
- Producer prices dropped 2.5% in December 2025, exerting downward pressure on chemical offer rates.
- Ample inventories in December 2025 prevented producers from capitalizing on rising ethylene feedstock costs.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the United States, the Tetraethylenepentamine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increased production costs.
- Production costs for Tetraethylenepentamine increased due to Ammonia and EDC prices firming in September 2025.
- The Producer Price Index increased 2.6% year-over-year in August 2025, indicating rising input costs for manufacturers.
- Tetraethylenepentamine demand was supported by strengthened automotive sales and surging residential construction spending in Q3 2025.
- Retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, boosting demand for consumer-facing Tetraethylenepentamine applications.
- Industrial production rose a modest 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, suggesting limited expansion in key consuming industries.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, signaling reduced demand for Tetraethylenepentamine in consumer-driven markets.
Why did the price of Tetraethylenepentamine change in September 2025 in North America?
- Feedstock prices firmed in September 2025, increasing Tetraethylenepentamine production costs.
- Residential construction spending remains adequate in the quarter, boosting demand for Tetraethylenepentamine applications.
- Manufacturing output inched up in August 2025, contributing to a slight increase in industrial demand.
APAC
- In China, the Tetraethylenepentamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by contracting manufacturing and significant feedstock oversupply.
- Tetraethylenepentamine price forecast indicates continued downward pressure due to persistent overcapacity and weak pricing power.
- Production costs for Tetraethylenepentamine remained stable, supported by significant EDC and Ammonia feedstock overcapacity in 2025.
- Tetraethylenepentamine demand outlook is mixed, with strong automotive sector growth offsetting sluggish construction and cautious consumer confidence.
- China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, directly impacting industrial chemical consumption.
- Industrial Production increased by 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting demand for industrial inputs.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting deflationary pressures on pricing.
- Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating weak factory gate prices.
- Global chemical inventories rose in August 2025, contributing to an oversupply environment for various chemicals.
Why did the price of Tetraethylenepentamine change in September 2025 in APAC?
- China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, reducing industrial demand for Tetraethylenepentamine.
- The Producer Price Index fell 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, signaling weak pricing power.
- Significant feedstock overcapacity in 2025 contributed to stable or lower production costs.
- Europe
- In Germany, the Tetraethylenepentamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by contracting industrial demand.
- Demand for Tetraethylenepentamine weakened in Q3 2025 as Germany's industrial production declined by 1.0% year-over-year.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity and lower demand.
- German chemical sector overcapacity in Q3 2025 contributed to a bearish outlook for Tetraethylenepentamine.
- Automotive demand strengthened in Europe in Q3 2025, offering a modest positive signal for Tetraethylenepentamine.
- Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% year-over-year in September 2025, increasing operational costs.
- Retail sales increased by 0.2% year-over-year in September 2025, providing slight support for consumer-linked uses.
- Why did the price of Tetraethylenepentamine change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices fell 1.7% year-over-year in September 2025, reducing Tetraethylenepentamine production costs.
- Industrial production declined 1.0% year-over-year in September 2025, weakening Tetraethylenepentamine demand.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index and chemical sector overcapacity pressured Tetraethylenepentamine prices in Q3 2025.
