North America
In North America, particularly the United States, Ethoxylated Tridecyl Alcohol prices rose steadily throughout Q4 2024. October saw price gains despite declining ethylene oxide costs, largely due to tight supply and strong demand from the personal care industry.
The upward momentum continued into November, driven by robust holiday season demand. In December, prices jumped a further 2.2%, fueled by a combination of factors: a sharp shortage of palm oil—a key feedstock for Tridecyl Alcohol—rising input costs for U.S. manufacturers, and continued demand for high-end personal care products.
Overall, the quarter was marked by significant price escalation. Persistent supply constraints, coupled with strong demand—particularly from online cosmetics sales—exerted considerable upward pressure. Palm oil shortages, triggered by low stockpiles, deforestation, and government-led biodiesel mandates, intensified cost pressures. This environment of constrained availability and high demand led to a bullish market, with substantial net price increases for Ethoxylated Tridecyl Alcohol across the U.S. during Q4 2024.
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Asia-Pacific (APAC)
The APAC market—especially India—experienced a volatile yet upward pricing trajectory for Ethoxylated Tridecyl Alcohol. October saw prices rise sharply due to supply tightness, elevated ethylene oxide costs, and solid demand from the personal care sector.
November brought continued price increases despite falling ethylene oxide prices, as strong demand persisted amid the pre-festive and wedding seasons. However, pre-emptive buying activity began to raise concerns over potential oversupply.
December saw a dramatic 4.2% price increase, primarily driven by a surge in palm oil costs. Disruptions in palm oil supply—stemming from adverse weather, logistics challenges, and restrictive government policies—overrode the downward pressure from cheaper ethylene oxide.
India’s personal care market showed a mixed performance in December: resilient rural consumption helped offset weaker urban demand amid inflation. Leading FMCG firms reported growth, but much of it came through pricing strategies and cost-cutting, reflecting ongoing pressure from elevated raw material prices, including Ethoxylated Tridecyl Alcohol.
In summary, Q4 2024 in India was characterized by a generally upward pricing trend. While November offered some moderation, volatile feedstock prices and uneven personal care sector demand contributed to an ultimately positive trajectory.
Europe
The European Ethoxylated Tridecyl Alcohol market in Q4 2024 showed a moderately upward price trend, largely shaped by fluctuating dynamics in the downstream personal care sector.
October was relatively stable in terms of pricing. However, November marked a turning point, with palm oil prices surging due to flooding and biodiesel policy changes in Southeast Asia. This created a significant increase in production costs, prompting manufacturers to adjust Ethoxylated Tridecyl Alcohol prices to protect margins amid broader economic uncertainty.
In December, the picture became more mixed. While seasonal events like Black Friday drove niche product sales and offered some retail uplift, the broader market remained soft. This muted demand likely eased price pressure, resulting in a slower rate of increase or even price stabilization compared to November.
Overall, Q4 2024 in Europe saw moderate price growth. The palm oil price spike in November was the main catalyst, though subdued demand in December helped cap further escalation, leading to a more tempered finish to the quarter.
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