For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Triethylenetetramine Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Triethylenetetramine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by tightened feedstock availability.
- The Triethylenetetramine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the Producer Price Index rose 4.0%.
- Headline Consumer Price Index reached 3.3% in March 2026, reflecting the surge in crude oil costs during Q1 2026.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, which strengthened the Triethylenetetramine Demand Outlook for industrial applications.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% in March 2026, supporting steady Triethylenetetramine consumption in heavy machinery lubrication sectors.
- Retail sales grew 4.0% in March 2026, boosting Triethylenetetramine demand for automotive fuel and lube oil additives.
- Unemployment remained at 4.3% in March 2026, sustaining Triethylenetetramine demand as housing starts surged in January 2026.
- Consumer confidence reached 91.8 in March 2026, supporting a firm Triethylenetetramine Price Forecast amid recovering downstream sectors.
- Global ammonia and ethylene feedstock availability tightened significantly during Q1 2026 due to severe shipping disruptions.
Why did the price of Triethylenetetramine change in March 2026 in North America?
- Triethylenetetramine production costs strengthened in Q1 2026 as ammonia and ethylene feedstock availability tightened significantly.
- Construction sector demand for epoxy curing agents strengthened as US housing starts surged in January 2026.
- Global ammonia trade flows experienced severe disruptions in Q1 2026 due to closed shipping routes.
Triethylenetetramine Prices in APAC
- In China, the Triethylenetetramine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by upward pressure on precursor costs.
- The Triethylenetetramine Production Cost Trend increased as ethylene dichloride precursor costs faced upward pressure in March 2026.
- Ammonia feedstock costs for Triethylenetetramine production remained structurally firm during January 2026, elevating overall manufacturing expenses.
- The Triethylenetetramine Price Forecast remained constrained as downstream automotive sector demand for epoxy coatings contracted in Q1 2026.
- The Triethylenetetramine Demand Outlook weakened as construction sector demand for adhesives contracted in Q1 2026.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, while industrial production grew 5.7% year-over-year, which supported chemical consumption.
- Consumer inflation rose 1.0% year-over-year in March 2026, while producer prices increased 0.5%, reflecting higher factory-gate costs.
- Retail sales grew 1.7% year-over-year in March 2026, while the unemployment rate reached 5.4%, suppressing consumer markets.
- Consumer confidence stood at 91.6 in February 2026, reflecting cautious household spending that negatively impacted downstream sectors.
Why did the price of Triethylenetetramine change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Regional supply of ethylene dichloride tightened due to upstream disruptions during March 2026, elevating costs.
- Asian petrochemical operating rates were curtailed in March 2026, reducing overall chemical oversupply and availability.
- Chinese chemical export volumes surged significantly amid Middle East supply chain shifts in March 2026.
Triethylenetetramine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Triethylenetetramine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by escalating regional feedstock costs.
- The Triethylenetetramine Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as inflation reached 2.7%, elevating critical utility expenses.
- Despite a -0.2% producer price decline in March 2026, ethylene and ammonia feedstock costs climbed significantly upward.
- The Triethylenetetramine Demand Outlook remained constrained by stagnant 0.0% industrial production growth during February 2026 across sectors.
- Modest 0.7% retail sales growth and 4.2% unemployment in February 2026 supported baseline consumer packaging resin applications.
- Deeply negative consumer confidence at -24.7 in March 2026 reduced the consumption of structural epoxy resins in construction.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, driving industrial demand for lube oil additives and protective coatings.
- The Triethylenetetramine Price Forecast reflected upward pressure in March 2026 following severe European logistical supply chain constraints.
Why did the price of Triethylenetetramine change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Ethylene and ammonia feedstock costs climbed in March 2026 due to tightening regional natural gas supplies.
- European regional petrochemical supply availability tightened in March 2026 following severe logistical shipping route bottleneck constraints.
- Automotive production output and construction new orders surged in February 2026, driving robust downstream chemical demand.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Triethylenetetramine Prices in APAC
- Triethylenetetramine prices in Asia were recorded at 6720 USD /MT in December 2025.
- In China, the Triethylenetetramine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by producer deflation of -1.9% in December 2025.
- Triethylenetetramine production costs declined in Q4 2025, with China's LNG import prices falling and ammonia prices decreasing in late December 2025.
- Triethylenetetramine demand outlook improved in December 2025, as the Manufacturing Index expanded after earlier Q4 contraction.
- Industrial Production rose 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, significantly boosting Triethylenetetramine demand in industrial applications.
- Weak consumer demand, with CPI at 0.8% and retail sales at 0.9% in December 2025, dampened Triethylenetetramine end-uses.
- Raw material inventories in China's manufacturing industry declined in October and November 2025, with the decline narrowing in December 2025.
- Ammonia inventory levels increased at the close of December 2025, contributing to robust supply and lower feedstock costs.
- Explosive growth in the Automotive and Photovoltaics sectors during Q4 2025 provided strong demand signals for Triethylenetetramine applications.
Why did the price of Triethylenetetramine change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Producer Price Index declined -1.9% in December 2025, indicating deflationary pressure on industrial pricing.
- Ammonia prices fell in late December 2025 due to robust supply, reducing Triethylenetetramine production costs.
- Manufacturing demand improved in December 2025, with new orders expanding, partially offsetting price pressures.
Triethylenetetramine Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Triethylenetetramine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by recessionary manufacturing output.
- Triethylenetetramine production costs increased due to a 2.7% year-over-year CPI rise in December 2025, impacting raw materials.
- Input costs for Triethylenetetramine manufacturers rose, evidenced by a 3.0% year-over-year PPI increase in November 2025.
- Industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, but manufacturing output was recessionary.
- Retail sales increased 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, indirectly supporting Triethylenetetramine demand for consumer goods.
- Natural gas feedstock costs softened in November 2025, providing some relief to Triethylenetetramine production expenses.
- Ammonia feedstock prices stabilized in December 2025, following earlier increases, affecting Triethylenetetramine production.
- Chemical producers lowered operating rates in Q4 2025, influencing Triethylenetetramine inventory management and supply.
Why did the price of Triethylenetetramine change in December 2025 in North America?
- Recessionary manufacturing output through Q4 2025 significantly reduced overall Triethylenetetramine demand.
- Rising input costs, indicated by a 3.0% year-over-year PPI increase in November 2025, pressured Triethylenetetramine prices.
- Natural gas feedstock costs softened in November 2025, partially offsetting other Triethylenetetramine production expenses.
Triethylenetetramine Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Triethylenetetramine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by weak industrial demand and declining production costs.
- The Manufacturing Index remained contracting in December 2025, reducing demand for Triethylenetetramine in industrial protective coatings.
- Producer prices declined 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, lowering variable production costs for energy-intensive ethyleneamines.
- Naphtha feedstock costs declined in November 2025, exerting downward pressure on Triethylenetetramine market values.
- Downstream epoxy resin consumption weakened in December 2025 as buyers prioritized year-end inventory destocking.
- Retail sales rose 1.5% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting Triethylenetetramine demand in DIY adhesive segments.
- Industrial production increased 0.8% year-over-year in November 2025, providing a volume floor for general manufacturing.
- Unemployment stood at 6.2% in December 2025, constraining income and limiting residential construction applications.
- Import pressure on basic chemicals increased in October 2025, boosting regional availability against domestic production.
Why did the price of Triethylenetetramine change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Weakened downstream epoxy resin consumption in December 2025 reduced buying pressure during contract negotiations.
- Producer prices fell 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, enabling buyers to secure lower prices.
- Ample inventories and producer destocking in December 2025 created oversupply conditions relative to demand.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In the United States, the Triethylenetetramine Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increased feedstock costs and tightened supply.
- Demand for Triethylenetetramine strengthened in Q3 2025, supported by increased automotive and pharmaceutical sector activity.
- Manufacturing output expanded in August and September 2025, indicating robust industrial activity supporting Triethylenetetramine demand.
- Retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, indirectly boosting Triethylenetetramine demand in consumer-related applications.
- The Producer Price Index rose 2.6% year-over-year in August 2025, reflecting higher input costs for Triethylenetetramine manufacturers.
- The Triethylenetetramine price forecast suggests continued upward pressure due to persistent supply constraints and firm demand outlook.
Why did the price of Triethylenetetramine change in September 2025 in North America?
- Ammonia costs rose in Q3 2025, increasing Triethylenetetramine production expenses.
- North American Ammonia supply tightened in July 2025 due to a major cracker outage.
- Stronger demand from automotive and pharmaceutical sectors in Q3 2025 supported higher Triethylenetetramine prices.
APAC
- In China, the Triethylenetetramine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter, influenced by muted industrial demand in September 2025.
- Triethylenetetramine production costs faced downward pressure in Q3 2025 due to volatile coal costs impacting ammonia feedstock and the EDC cost also witnessed a notable decline.
- Demand for Triethylenetetramine was supported by a 6.5% year-on-year increase in industrial production in September 2025.
- The manufacturing market demand showed continued improvement in September 2025, despite the manufacturing index contracting.
- Automotive sector demand strengthened in Q3 2025, with New Energy Vehicle shipments surging through August 2025.
- The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting weak industrial pricing.
Why did the price of Triethylenetetramine change in September 2025 in APAC?
- The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, signaling weak industrial demand.
- The manufacturing index contracted in September 2025, leading to reduced industrial activity and TETA consumption.
- Ammonia and EDC feedstock costs faced downward pressure in Q3 2025 due to volatile coal costs and environmental regulations.
Europe
- In Germany, the Triethylenetetramine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand and lower input costs.
- The Triethylenetetramine demand outlook remained weak in Q3 2025, with overall chemical demand and automotive sector demand moderating.
- The Manufacturing Index was Contracting in Q3 2025, alongside a 1.0% decline in September 2025 industrial production, reducing demand.
- Ammonia feedstock costs for Triethylenetetramine production rose in Q3 2025 while the EDC cost fell sharply thereby supporting the overall production cost.
- CPI rose 2.4% in September 2025; stable 6.3% unemployment and 0.2% retail sales growth gave mixed demand signals.
Why did the price of Triethylenetetramine change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Weak industrial production, down 1.0% in September 2025, reduced overall demand for Triethylenetetramine.
- Producer prices fell by 1.7% in September 2025, driven by adequate feedstock supply, easing production expenses.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 and weak automotive/construction demand dampened Triethylenetetramine prices.
