Diethanolamine (DEA) Price Trend

Diethanolamine (DEA) Price Trend, Index and Forecast

Track real-time and historical diethanolamine (DEA) prices across global regions. Updated monthly with market insights, drivers, and forecasts.

Diethanolamine (DEA) Prices April 2026

Diethanolamine (DEA) Price Index (USD/KG): 

The chart below highlights monthly diethanolamine (DEA) prices across different regions.

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Market Overview Q1 Ending March 2026

Northeast Asia: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in Northeast Asia reached 0.90 USD/KG in March 2026. The downward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 1.1%. Marginally softening demand from the surfactant, agrochemical, and gas treatment sectors tempered procurement activity and contributed to mild bearish conditions across Northeast Asian markets throughout the review period. Adequate domestic production output from regional ethylene oxide and ammonia based manufacturing facilities maintained sufficient supply conditions and placed modest downward pressure on prevailing DEA market rates during the quarter. Slightly declining upstream ethylene oxide feedstock costs at key producing facilities reduced manufacturing expenses and weakened the cost support for existing price levels.

Europe: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in Europe reached 1.23 USD/KG in March 2026. The downward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 5.4%. Weakened demand from the surfactant, personal care, and gas treatment manufacturing sectors reduced procurement activity and contributed to bearish DEA market conditions across European markets throughout the review period. Competitive import cargo availability from Asian and Middle Eastern supplying nations exerted consistent downward pressure on prevailing European market rates, limiting regional producers' ability to sustain existing price levels during the quarter. Declining upstream ethylene oxide and ammonia feedstock costs at regional production facilities reduced manufacturing expenses and eroded the cost floor supporting prevailing regional DEA price levels.

South America: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in South America reached 1.07 USD/KG in March 2026. The upward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 3.9%. The slightly increased purchase requirements from the agrochemical, surfactant, and gas treatment industries offered some procurement assistance and led to moderately favorable pricing dynamics within the South American markets during the evaluation period. The small increase in the feedstock prices for ethylene oxide and ammonia in the local production plants and the importing countries raised some additional costs for DEA production and reinforced the current marginal increase in pricing trends during the period under review.

Middle East: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in the Middle East reached 0.89 USD/KG in March 2026. The downward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 2.2%. Marginally softening export demand from Asian and European importing regions reduced DEA offtake volumes and contributed to mild bearish pricing conditions across Middle Eastern markets throughout the review period. Adequate regional production output from ethylene oxide based manufacturing facilities maintained sufficient supply conditions and placed modest downward pressure on prevailing market rates during the quarter. Slightly declining upstream ethylene oxide and ammonia feedstock costs at regional production facilities lowered manufacturing expenses and reduced the cost floor supporting existing DEA price levels.

North America: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in North America reached 1.03 USD/KG in March 2026. The upward pricing movement registered between December and March 2026 was 5.1%. During the review period, active DEA procurement and strong pricing conditions across North American markets were driven by strong demand from the surfactant, gas treatment, and agrochemical manufacturing sectors. During the quarter, the cost of raw materials such as ethylene oxide and ammonia at domestic production facilities increased. This raised manufacturing costs and kept regional market rates going up. Tightening the availability of domestic DEA production due to seasonal changes in operations at key manufacturing facilities, limited supply and increased demand from downstream chemical and agricultural buyers.

Market Overview Q4 Ending December 2025

Northeast Asia: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in Northeast Asia reached 0.91 USD/KG in December 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 11.0%. The significant price decline was primarily driven by weakened downstream demand from the personal care surfactant, gas sweetening, and herbicide formulation sectors, which moderated procurement volumes amid subdued industrial activity across the region. Declining upstream ethylene oxide and ammonia feedstock costs further eroded production cost support for regional manufacturers. Elevated inventory levels among major producers intensified competitive discounting strategies to accelerate stock clearance, while surplus production capacity from expanded ethanolamine facilities amplified supply-side pressure.

Europe: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in Europe reached 1.30 USD/KG in December 2025. The upward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 8.3%. Growing upstream ethylene oxide feedstock costs were the main cause of the notable price increase, which raised production costs for local firms throughout the quarter. Regional availability was further limited by tighter supply conditions resulting from planned maintenance turnarounds at key ethanolamine production facilities. In the face of steady downstream consumption trends, strong procurement activity was sustained by demand from the gas treatment, personal care formulation, and agrochemical industries. Furthermore, higher energy costs associated with amination processes reinforced upward cost pressures across the supply chain, and buyers' sourcing flexibility was constrained by limited import options due to firm international pricing and freight costs, sustaining bullish pricing momentum throughout the quarter.

South America: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in South America reached 1.03 USD/KG in December 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 7.1%. The notable price decline was attributed to subdued demand from the personal care, detergent, and gas treatment chemical sectors amid broader economic slowdown and reduced industrial manufacturing activity across the region. Softening upstream ethylene oxide and ammonia feedstock costs reduced import cost assessments, enabling downward pricing adjustments. Increased import availability from competitively priced cargoes exerted additional downward pressure on prevailing market rates, while elevated stockpile positions among key distributors dampened restocking urgency.

Middle East: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in the Middle East reached 0.91 USD/KG in December 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 11.6%. Due to conservative industrial expenditure habits and decreased natural gas processing activity across the region, muted demand in the gas sweetening, oilfield chemical, and surfactant production sectors contributed to the notable price decline. Regional manufacturers' production cost benchmarks were further reduced by the softening of upstream ethylene oxide and ammonia feedstock costs. Elevated inventory levels among major distributors led to competitive pricing reductions to stimulate buyer interest, while ample supply from established suppliers increased downward pricing pressure on prevailing market rates.

North America: The diethanolamine (DEA) prices in North America reached 0.98 USD/KG in December 2025. The downward pricing movement registered between September and December 2025 was 7.2%. The notable price decline was driven by weakened demand from the gas treatment, personal care surfactant, and herbicide formulation sectors amid softening end-market conditions and restrained industrial activity across the region. Declining upstream ethylene oxide and ammonia feedstock costs substantially diminished production cost support for domestic manufacturers, facilitating downward pricing adjustments. Adequate domestic production capacity maintained comfortable supply availability, while increased import competition from competitively priced cargoes further dampened prevailing market rates.

Market Overview Q3 Ending September 2025

Northeast Asia: In Northeast Asia, diethanolamine prices declined due to subdued demand from the surfactants and herbicides industries. Abundant feedstock availability from ethylene oxide supported steady production rates, creating excess supply conditions. The diethanolamine price index reflected cautious procurement activity as downstream demand in detergents and agrochemicals remained muted, keeping prices under sustained downward pressure.

Europe: In Europe, diethanolamine prices weakened amid sluggish consumption from the personal care and gas treatment industries. Ample supply levels combined with competitive imports from Asia contributed to the bearish trend. The diethanolamine price index highlighted limited procurement momentum, while easing production costs reinforced the decline in regional pricing this quarter.

South America: In South America, diethanolamine prices increased as healthy demand from the agrochemicals and detergents sectors drove procurement activity. The diethanolamine price index captured strong regional consumption, supported by seasonal requirements in agriculture. Limited supply disruptions in distribution networks added marginal upward pressure, resulting in a positive pricing trajectory despite global bearish sentiment.

Middle East: In the Middle East, diethanolamine prices dropped sharply as feedstock supply remained steady while demand from gas treatment and surfactant industries softened. The diethanolamine price index reflected excess availability and weak export activity, with cautious buying patterns from downstream consumers reinforcing the downward pressure on prices across the region.

North America: In North America, diethanolamine prices showed slight gains as stable demand from detergents and gas sweetening applications supported market activity. The diethanolamine price index indicated balanced supply-demand fundamentals, with consistent ethylene oxide feedstock availability helping to stabilize production costs. Overall, prices trended marginally upward, reflecting steady industrial consumption.

Diethanolamine (DEA) Price Trend, Market Analysis, and News

IMARC's latest publication, “Diethanolamine (DEA) Prices, Trend, Chart, Demand, Market Analysis, News, Historical and Forecast Data Report 2026 Edition,” presents a detailed examination of the diethanolamine (DEA) market, providing insights into both global and regional trends that are shaping prices. This report delves into the spot price of diethanolamine (DEA) at major ports and analyzes the composition of prices, including FOB and CIF terms. It also presents detailed diethanolamine (DEA) prices trend analysis by region, covering North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. The factors affecting diethanolamine (DEA) pricing, such as the dynamics of supply and demand, geopolitical influences, and sector-specific developments, are thoroughly explored. This comprehensive report helps stakeholders stay informed with the latest market news, regulatory updates, and technological progress, facilitating informed strategic decision-making and forecasting.

Diethanolamine (DEA) Industry Analysis

The global diethanolamine (DEA) industry size reached 564.5 Thousand Tons in 2025. By 2034, IMARC Group expects the market to reach 755.5 Thousand Tons, at a projected CAGR of 3.19% during 2026-2034. Growth is driven by rising demand for diethanolamine in the production of surfactants, detergents, agrochemicals, and gas treatment applications, supported by its versatility as an intermediate in chemical formulations.

Latest developments in the Diethanolamine (DEA) Industry:

• July 2025: Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. announced plans to more than double the scale of its liquid detergent brand Godrej Fab to achieve INR 500 crore in revenue by FY26. Since diethanolamine is widely used in the production of detergents, this expansion highlights increasing demand for such chemical inputs. The company also aims to expand rural outreach and enhance global market penetration.
   
• February 2023: Chemanol signed a joint venture agreement with Global Company for Downstream Industries (GDI) to form a national company producing several specialized chemicals, including diethanolamine.
   
• February 2023: Nippon Shokubai Co., Ltd. obtained ISCC PLUS certification for 19 products, among them diethanolamine, enabling production and marketing of certified low-impact products using biomass-derived raw materials under mass balance.

Product Description

Diethanolamine (DEA) is a colorless, viscous liquid organic compound with the chemical formula HN(C₂H₄OH)₂. It is produced through the reaction of ethylene oxide with ammonia and is classified as both a secondary amine and a diol, giving it amphiphilic properties. DEA is widely used in the manufacture of surfactants, emulsifiers, and corrosion inhibitors. It plays a critical role in detergents, shampoos, and other personal care products, while also being employed in gas treatment processes to remove hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide. In agriculture, diethanolamine is utilized in herbicide formulations and other agrochemical intermediates. Its chemical versatility and broad industrial applications underscore its importance in global chemical supply chains.

Report Coverage

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s report presents a detailed analysis of diethanolamine (DEA) pricing, covering global and regional trends, spot prices at key ports, and a breakdown of Ex Works, FOB, and CIF prices.
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