For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In United States, Triisopropanolamine Price Index fell in Q3 2025, driven by persistent oversupply and weakened demand.
• Triisopropanolamine production costs rose in Q3 2025, influenced by 3.0% CPI in September 2025 and rising ammonia feedstock costs.
• Producer input costs for Triisopropanolamine increased, evidenced by 2.6% PPI rise in August 2025, impacting manufacturing.
• Overall Triisopropanolamine demand outlook was subdued in Q3 2025 due to 0.1% industrial production growth in September 2025.
• Despite 5.42% retail sales growth, consumer confidence declined in September 2025, dampening Triisopropanolamine demand.
• Chemical industry inventories shrank in Q3 2025 due to accelerating destocking, indicating efforts to balance supply.
• US light-vehicle sales strengthened (July-August 2025) and residential construction surged (August 2025), offering demand support.
• Triisopropanolamine price forecast remains challenged by persistent oversupply and 4.3% unemployment rate in September 2025.
Why did the price of Triisopropanolamine change in September 2025 in North America?
• Persistent oversupply and weakened overall demand in Q3 2025 exerted downward pressure on Triisopropanolamine prices.
• Rising input costs, including 3.0% CPI in September 2025 and higher ammonia feedstock prices, increased production expenses.
• Subdued 0.1% industrial production growth and declining consumer confidence in September 2025 dampened demand.
Europe
• In Germany, the Triisopropanolamine Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by contracting industrial activity.
• Triisopropanolamine production costs eased in Q3 2025, as producer prices of industrial products fell by 1.7% in September 2025.
• Demand for Triisopropanolamine faced headwinds as Germany's industrial production declined by 1.0% in September 2025.
• The Manufacturing Index in Germany was contracting in Q3 2025, signaling reduced demand for industrial chemicals.
• Triisopropanolamine demand outlook remained subdued due to a downturn in German construction activity in Q3 2025.
• Energy feedstock costs for Triisopropanolamine production eased as natural gas prices generally fell across Europe in Q3 2025.
• Tight ammonia supply in Europe during August 2025 contributed to upward pressure on some Triisopropanolamine production inputs.
• Rising consumer inflation at 2.4% in September 2025, alongside a 6.3% unemployment rate, indicated broader economic headwinds.
• Consumer spending showed slight resilience with retail sales rising 0.2% in September 2025, offering minor support.
Why did the price of Triisopropanolamine change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing Triisopropanolamine demand.
• Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, easing Triisopropanolamine production costs.
• Contracting Manufacturing Index in Q3 2025 signaled a slowdown in key end-use sectors.
APAC
• In China, the Triisopropanolamine Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by declining feedstock costs and weak industrial pricing.
• Triisopropanolamine production costs declined in Q3 2025, driven by lower propylene oxide and ammonia prices.
• Demand faced headwinds as the Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity.
• Industrial production increased by 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, offering some support for Triisopropanolamine demand.
• Retail sales rose by 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indirectly boosting Triisopropanolamine consumption.
• Consumer confidence remained pessimistic at 89.6 in September 2025, impacting durable goods demand.
• Elevated propylene oxide inventories in China during July 2025 contributed to downward price pressure.
• The Producer Price Index (PPI) fell by 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting weak industrial pricing.
• Automotive demand strengthened significantly in Q3 2025, a positive signal for Triisopropanolamine applications.
Why did the price of Triisopropanolamine change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Propylene oxide and ammonia costs declined in Q3 2025, reducing Triisopropanolamine production expenses.
• Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 indicated weaker industrial demand for Triisopropanolamine.
• Elevated propylene oxide inventories in July 2025 contributed to overall downward price pressure.