ChemAnalyst Data Pvt Ltd

N orth 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 an...