CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) Price Trend and Forecast

CAPB Regional Price Overview

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CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) Price Trend for the First Half of 2024

Asia

In the first half of 2024, the price trend of CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) in Asia, particularly in China and India, was largely impacted by the bearish momentum in DMAPA prices. With dimethylamine and propylene feedstock costs declining due to oversupply and weak demand, the production costs of CAPB also experienced downward pressure. This was particularly evident in the personal care and household cleaning sectors, where the demand for CAPB was subdued.
 

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Despite a slight recovery in methylamine prices in China by mid-Q2, the overall market for CAPB remained lackluster, as downstream demand from cosmetics and detergents failed to pick up significantly. Additionally, geopolitical factors like tensions around the Red Sea dampened international trade, further restricting CAPB market growth in the region.

Europe

In Europe, CAPB prices during H1 2024 reflected the weak performance of DMAPA, which saw a decline due to reduced feedstock costs and soft demand from various industries, including personal care. The region's economic uncertainties, adverse weather conditions affecting agricultural sectors, and lower purchasing power contributed to weak demand for CAPB, despite its widespread use in detergents and cosmetics. As DMAPA prices fell due to lower methanol and ammonia costs, CAPB prices followed a similar downward trajectory. Toward the end of the second quarter, there was some improvement in market activity as purchasing activities increased slightly, but this did little to offset the overall weak trend in CAPB prices during the first half of the year.

North America

In North America, CAPB prices during H1 2024 mirrored the challenges faced by DMAPA, driven by declining dimethylamine and propylene prices, along with sluggish demand from key sectors such as personal care and cleaning products. Economic policies, high freight costs, and logistical challenges further exacerbated the situation, limiting any potential price gains. While there were stable production levels and ample supply of CAPB, the demand from the personal care and household sectors remained muted, contributing to the downward price pressure throughout the region. Despite some stabilization toward the end of Q2, CAPB prices in North America largely remained under pressure due to the challenging market conditions and subdued feedstock prices.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) is estimated to showcase the market fluctuations observed in its feedstock commodities.
 

CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) Price Trend for the Second Half of 2023

Asia

CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) is obtained through the reaction between DAMPA (Dimethylaminopropylamine) and fatty acids of various oils like coconut oil and palm oil. So, the price trends for CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) are usually observed following the market behavior of its feedstock materials.

During the second half of the year 2023, the CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) exuded subtle stability in the Asian markets. This was majorly attributed to the unrestricted feedstock supply at lower costs. Because of El Nino, both Indonesia and Malaysia observed an inclined production of coconuts and coconut oil, which in turn pressed don the CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) prices. Demands from the fabric and hygiene industries were also consistent. Overall, the prices were observed to be fluctuating within a limited range throughout the said period.

Europe

The situation was a little tricky for the European CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) industry as the price trend here was also impacted by the availability and affordability of the feedstock materials. Despite a downfall in coconut prices in the supplying Asian nations, the European suppliers faced hardships in procuring them. The prices were observed to be ticking up as the shipping situation kept on worsening in the Red Sea after the Houthi attacks began. Overall, an inclined price graph was observed.

North America

Following the fluctuations in the global markets, the CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) prices fluctuated in the American markets as well. The supply and demand interplay was bound within narrow boundaries. Demands picked up occasionally, while the supply, too, had its temporary and gentle maneuvers. Overall, mixed market sentiments were witnessed.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) prices are likely to continue fluctuating in the coming months. Given the current supply and demand dynamics, not much change is projected in the CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) price situation.
 

Cocamidopropyl Betaine Price Trend for First Half of 2023

Asia

Cocamidopropyl betaine is extracted from coconut oil and thus affected its price trend majorly in the first and second quarter of 2023. In the first quarter, the trend showed mixed market movements as the unpredictability in overall market conditions caused the prices of cocamidopropyl betaine to fluctuate.

In addition to this, low demand and rising stockpiles of coconut reduced the prices of feedstocks, hampering the growth of cocamidopropyl betaine price trend. In the second quarter, the trend ultimately declined due to continuously persistent problems of high inventories and low demand combined with negligible rates of exports and a reduction in appetite of domestic and international consumers.

Europe

The price trend of cocamidopropyl betaine in European nations suffered with high rates of production and low demand from the downstream industries. The production of feedstock materials mostly was dependent on the climate, that remained favorable to support high production rates throughout the first quarter.

A slight fluctuation in the market was observed in the second month of the first quarter, when feedstock prices caused an incline in the prices of cocamidopropyl betaine. However, in the second quarter, the trend declined gradually due to a smaller number of inquiries and weak trading sentiments observed in this region.

North America

The downstream industries of cocamidopropyl betaine showed reluctance in placing big orders and due to this low demand, the price trend of cocamidopropyl betaine showcased an oscillating trend. However, in the second half of the first quarter, the region witnessed a smaller number of imports due to which the level of inventories declined, giving a positive burst to the prices of cocamidopropyl betaine. But this incline was short lived, and as the second quarter approached, the prices once again began to decline. The decline in the level of imports, steep decline in crude oil cost and higher rates of interest impacted the cocamidopropyl betaine price trend negatively.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Cocamidopropyl Betaine is estimated to fall gradually in the upcoming quarter due to weak movement of feedstock industry and feeble condition of global cocamidopropyl betaine market.

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