Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate Price Trend and Forecast

Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate Regional Price Overview

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Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate Price Trend for the First Half of 2024

Asia

In Asia, the feedstock market of ammonium lauryl sulphate saw a steady increase in prices during the first half of 2024. The rise was initially gradual but gained momentum in the second quarter as seasonal factors led to heightened demand. As the commodity is derived from natural resources such as coconut and plant oil, with the summer season it drove up consumption, and increased export inquiries from international markets further propelling production prices.
 

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In addition, in the Philippines, a slight increase in coconut oil exports, combined with reduced coconut output due to insufficient rainfall, added upward pressure on prices. A similar trend was observed in Indonesia, where crude coconut oil prices increased due to both local and international factors. The overall surge in crude coconut oil prices in Asia consequently raised the cost of ammonium lauryl sulphate production in the region.

Europe

In Europe, the prices of both crude coconut and palm oil trended upwards during the first half of 2024. Given Europe's reliance on coconut and palm oil imports from Asian producers, price movements of ammonium lauryl sulphate mirrored those seen in Asia. The El Niño weather phenomenon affected palm oil production in key exporting countries like Malaysia and Indonesia, causing supply shortages and price increases. Additionally, European markets faced additional pressures due to currency depreciation against the US dollar and supply chain disruptions, further contributing to the elevated prices of ammonium lauryl sulphate in the region.

North America

In North America, ammonium lauryl sulphate prices were similarly impacted by feedstock price fluctuations. The market initially faced a slowdown due to weak downstream demand, but as consumer interest revived, prices began to rise. The increase in ammonium lauryl sulphate prices was further driven by the price volatility of crude coconut oil and RBD palm oil.

North America saw a surge in palm oil prices influenced by new biofuel mandates that raised domestic consumption, along with supply constraints from major producing countries. Supply chain challenges, including port closures and low water levels in key transit routes, restricted the flow of palm oil into North America, contributing to higher ammonium lauryl sulphate costs.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate is expected to exhibit fluctuating sentiments in the quarters ahead as the market is likely to navigate through the tough dynamics of feedstock industries.
 

Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate Price Trend for the Second Half of 2023

Asia

Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate observed a mixed market trend during the second half of the year 2023. The market sentiments were majorly in alliance with the price trajectory of the feedstock coconut oil. The downstream soap and detergent industries had ample stocked inventories to cater to the immediate demands, and thus, the orders dwelled on the lower side for the majority of this duration. The initial months of the said period witnessed dwindling prices for ammonium lauryl sulphate. However, the market situation reversed slightly in the latter half of the last quarter.

The mounting freight issues caused by the shipping disturbances in the Red Sea led to strained availability of feedstock vegetable oils like coconut oil, causing the suppliers to hold up stocks for better returns. Demands were still humble, so the prices experienced marginal surges in the latter part of the last quarter.

Europe

The European ammonium lauryl sulphate price trend was not much different from its Asian counterpart since most European markets are dependent on cheap Asian imports of vegetable oils. The prices were low in the third quarter but showed occasional increments during the last quarter of the year.

North America

The North American market trend for ammonium lauryl sulphate was not much different from its Asian and European counterparts. The prices showcased marginal oscillations throughout the discussed period, given the lowered demands and freight issues concerning the Red Sea disturbances and drought in the Panama Canal.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate prices are anticipated to fluctuate in the coming months as well. Relying on the vegetable oil prices, the market sentiments are expected to improve going forward.
 

Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate Price Trend for the First Half of 2023

Asia

Asian Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate market oscillated majorly on the lower end. As the industries opened after the Covid 19 lockdown, some demands were observed but were very limited, whereas production capacities rose, raising the inventory levels considerably. The improved freight systems with reduced prices added to the cost pressure. The major deescalating impact came from freefalling feedstock ammonia and palm oil prices. So, overall lowly riddled price trend for Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate were observed.

Europe

The economic crisis in Europe kept trade activities at bay for a long time. Consumer sentiments were greatly altered because of the cost-of-living crisis. These events impacted businesses greatly in general. A little to no offtakes and added cost pressure from decreased feedstock prices and freight prices because of restored supply chains resulted in muted market sentiments. Overall, mixed price sentiments were observed.

North America

North American market behaved no differently than other international markets. Limited demands in the face of reduced production costs caused markets to waver at lower ends. Dull market sentiments were experienced for Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate prices as not much activity was observed around the product.

Analyst Insight

According to the Procurement Resource, the Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate market is expected to remain oscillating with similar price patterns. Some big improvement in demand dynamics is required for Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate market sentiments to get better.
 

Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate Price Trend For the Q2, Q3 and Q4 of 2022

Asia

In China, the market sentiments remained bearish considering the government-mandated covid restrictions. India on the other hand had ample feedstock raw material supplies, especially around Q3-Q4. The Q2 started with high upstream costs for Asia Pacific, but around Q3-Q4 the costs stabilized as the market demand for Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate turned bearish causing the prices to plummet. Overall, a seesaw market trend was observed in Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate (ALS) prices.

Europe

Q2 and Q3 2022 witnessed a period of rise in price trend for Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate in Europe based on the prices of feedstocks ammonia and sulphuric acid. Supply disruptions, curbed Chinese imports, and sustained market demand remained the factors for the rise in upstream costs and price trend, but as Q4 approached the severe economic turmoil and acute energy crisis turned the market bearish. Limited operations and industrial activities limited the market demands, initiating a fall in Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate prices. After a steady run, the Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate market closed on a lower note for Q4 2022.

North America

For the North American Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate market, very mixed price sentiments were observed for the last 3 quarters of 2022. Q2 and Q3 had market demands in place but the global recession and crumbled supply system took their toll. Upstream production costs made sustaining industrial activities very difficult. For Q4, dampened demands became the major detrimental factor. As the freight arrangements normalised and the inventory stocks improved demands almost vanished. After an obsolete net hike in the last two quarters, prices started plummeting for Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate.

Analyst insight

According to Procurement Resource, given the current trend the prices of Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate are expected to plummet further as the production costs are on a decline and market demands are not seeming to be picking up pace either.
 

Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate Price Trend For the First Quarter of 2022

Asia

The price trend of Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate (ALS) tipped towards the higher end during the first quarter of 2022 due to the rising costs of feedstock sulfuric acid, lauryl alcohol ( obtained from palm oil) and ammonia. Trade bottlenecks, heightened freight charges, and rising operational costs amid the robust demand from the downstream cosmetics and home-care industries caused ALS prices to soar.

With the Indonesian government announcing a ban on the export of feedstock palm oil, global prices soared. The lack of Black Sea sunflower oil in the market owing to the Russia-Ukrainian geopolitical confrontation caused the manufacturers to shift focus to palm and soybean oil. The Indonesian export ban tightened the already-constrained supplies. With palm oil being diverted to food industries, shortages in the home-care market caused the prices of ALS to inflate.

Europe

The European region directly suffered the consequences of Russian-Ukrainian enmity. With the European embargo on Russian oil and retaliatory sanctions against Russia and Belarus, a massive energy crisis was triggered in Europe, with repercussions across each sector.

With the shortage of sunflower and olive oil (low harvest due to climate changes), the pressure was diverted towards palm and soybean oil. The ALS prices suffered a bit due to these higher feedstock prices but remained anchored. However, the price trend of ALS strengthened towards the end of the second quarter due to the removal of the export ban by Indonesian and increased demand from personal and home-care markets.

North America

The price trend for Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate in the US domestic market closely imitated the global outlook. The prices remained strong throughout the first half of the said quarter owing to the trade restrictions, raised operations costs and healthy downstream demand.

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