For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In United States, the Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by declining phosphorus trichloride costs.
• Production costs faced upward pressure from a 2.6% PPI increase (August 2025) and rising natural gas margin pressure in Q3 2025.
• Demand was supported by a 5.42% retail sales increase (September 2025) and strengthening US auto sales in Q3 2025.
• Industrial production growth remained near stagnation at 0.1% year-over-year (September 2025), limiting broader Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite demand.
• Elevated phosphorus trichloride inventories in September 2025 suppressed buying interest, reducing feedstock costs for Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite.
• Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 (September 2025), signaling headwinds for demand in consumer-facing applications utilizing Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite.
• US manufacturing output strengthened significantly (September 2025), providing a positive signal for Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite consumption in industrial sectors.
• The 3.0% CPI increase (September 2025) indicated inflationary pressure, impacting overall production costs and consumer purchasing power.
Why did the price of Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite change in September 2025 in North America?
• Declining phosphorus trichloride feedstock costs and elevated inventories reduced production expenses in Q3 2025.
• Rising input costs in US manufacturing and natural gas margin pressure increased overall operational expenditures.
• Mixed demand signals, with strong auto sales but stagnant industrial production, influenced market.
APAC
• In China, the Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by declining producer prices.
• Consumer demand was weak, with CPI decreasing -0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, impacting end-use applications.
• Yellow phosphorus feedstock costs declined in Northeast Asia during Q3 2025 due to subdued demand.
• The Manufacturing Index was Contracting in September 2025, indicating reduced industrial output.
• Industrial production expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting overall manufacturing activity.
• China's chemical industry experienced significant overcapacity in 2025, suggesting ample Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite supply.
• Phosphorus trichloride prices firmed in China in Q3 2025, supported by stable feedstock costs.
• Retail sales increased 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, boosting demand for plastic-containing goods.
Why did the price of Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Producer Price Index declined -2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, pressuring manufacturers to reduce costs.
• Yellow phosphorus feedstock costs declined in Q3 2025, easing production cost pressures for Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite.
• The Manufacturing Index was Contracting in September 2025, signaling reduced industrial output and demand.
Europe
• In Germany, the Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite Price Index remained under pressure quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by contracting industrial activity.
• Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite production costs were mixed; Yellow Phosphorus prices rose modestly in September 2025.
• Overall chemical production in Germany slumped in Q3 2025, reflecting weakened demand for Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite.
• Germany's industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing demand for chemical additives.
• Producer prices decreased by 1.7% year-over-year in September 2025, influenced by lower energy costs.
• The Manufacturing Index in Germany was contracting in Q3 2025, indicating a slowdown in industrial activity.
• Consumer Price Index increased 2.4% in September 2025, suggesting general inflationary pressures on costs.
• Retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025, offering slight support for consumer-facing applications.
• Germany's unemployment rate remained stable at 6.3% in September 2025, indicating stable consumer income.
• High inventory levels in the downstream polypropylene market in Q3 2025 indicate continued supply-side pressure.
Why did the price of Tris Tri isodecyl Phosphite change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Weakened demand from plastics and chemical industries in Q3 2025 pressured prices.
• Mixed production costs, including rising Yellow Phosphorus, influenced pricing.
• Germany's industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing end-use consumption.
