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Ethoxylated alcohols, non-ionic surfactants formed by ethoxylating fatty alcohols, are vital ingredients in detergents, personal care products, industrial cleaners, and agrochemical formulations. Production of ethoxylated alcohols has grown steadily in recent years, driven by consumer demand for biodegradable, low-toxicity surfactants. The key production feedstocks u2014 fatty alcohols derived from natural (palm/coconut oil) or synthetic sources u2014 have influenced capacity expansions, particularly in Southeast Asia, where palm-oil-based alcohol production is robust.
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PRICE AND PRODUCTION TRENDS AND BUSINESS Forecast Report Ethoxylated Alcohols Production and Price Trend 01
Ethoxylated Alcohols Production and Price Overview Historical Growth Rates and Past Performance Ethoxylated approximately 3.0 million MT in 2019 to 3.2 million MT in 2020, a 6.7% rise. By the end of 2021, ethoxylated alcohols production hit 3.4 million MT. In 2022–2023, it increased to roughly 3.6 million MT. By mid-2024, ethoxylated alcohols production reached about 3.8 million MT. As of mid-2025, ethoxylated alcohols production is at 4.0 million MT, marking a total 33% increase over six years. alcohols production expanded steadily from Concerning pricing, the ethoxylated alcohols price currently stands at $1,450/MT. In January 2025, ethoxylated alcohols price was $1,400/MT. By April, the ethoxylated alcohols price rose to $1,430/MT. The ethoxylated alcohols price at present is $1,450/MT. Market analysts expect the ethoxylated alcohols price to hold at $1,450/MT into Q4 2025. Notably, the ethoxylated alcohols price has been quoted at $1,450/MT in recent trade reports. 02 Request a sample at - https://datavagyanik.com/reports/global-ethoxylated-alcohols-market-size-production-sales-average-product-price- market-share-import-vs-export-united-states-europe-apac-latin-america-middle-east-africa/
Key Factors Impacting Ethoxylated Alcohols Prices in 2025 Key drivers in 2025 for ethoxylated alcohols price include feedstock supply disruptions, particularly in North America. A mid-Q1 power outage at a Gulf Coast ethoxylation facility reduced supply by 5%, lifting ethoxylated alcohols price from $1,420/MT to $1,450/MT. Additionally, global demand from detergent manufacturers rose by 7%, placing upward pressure and maintaining ethoxylated alcohols price at $1,450/MT. The U.S. dollar weakened 6% year-to-date, making U.S. exports more attractive and supporting higher domestic ethoxylated alcohols price. Shipping costs escalated following the Suez Canal incident, adding around $40/MT to landed cost and reinforcing the ethoxylated alcohols price. Stricter environmental emissions regulations across Europe prompted some production curbs, tightening supply and helping sustain the ethoxylated alcohols price at current levels. Throughout 2025, these combined pressures kept the ethoxylated alcohols price stable at $1,450/MT. 03
MARKET SEGMENTATION Segmentation by Geography The market segmentation for ethoxylated alcohols can be classified by application area, geographic region, and degree of ethoxylation (EO units). By application, household cleaning products (laundry and dish soaps) comprise about 43% of demand. Personal care applications—including shampoos, soaps, and cosmetic formulations—make up approximately 28%. Industrial cleaning and degreasing account for about 14%, while agrochemical coatings and emulsifiers take around 11%. Specialty sectors—textile, leather processing, and oilfield chemicals—fill the remaining 4%. Geographically, Asia-Pacific dominates with a 37% share (led by China for detergents and India for agrochemicals). North America holds 28%, driven by industrial and institutional cleaning. Europe follows at 26%, with strong packaging and personal care consumption. Latin America and Middle East/Africa cover the last 9%. By EO-series, low-ethoxylated grades (EO 3–7) are 52% of sales, predominantly used in detergents. Medium-ethoxylated grades (EO 8–12), preferred in personal care, contribute 23%. High-ethoxylated grades (EO13+) used in agrochemical and specialty applications comprise 15%. Specialty bespoke ethoxylates (e.g., branched, phenolic) represent the remaining 10%. Trends show high growth in medium and high EO segments, driven by demand for mild surfactants and agrochemical emulsifiers. 04
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Database of 50+ Key Manufacturers • • • • • • • • BASF Dow Chemical Shell Chemicals Sasol Clariant Ineos Huntsman Eastman Chemical 05
Economic Indicators & External Factors Global GDP growth is tracking at 3.0% for 2025, bolstering industrial and consumer demand for ethoxylated alcohols. Personal care expenditure has increased by 5.5% year-on- year, boosting medium-ethoxylated grades. Crude oil prices averaging $75/barrel have tightened feedstock margins. Freight rates are up 15% year-over-year, raising delivered costs. Environmental regulations in Europe and North America are reinforcing the shift toward biodegradable ethoxylated alcohols. Currency shifts, notably a weaker dollar and stronger euro, are influencing export competitiveness and pricing. 06
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