Triethylamine experienced a stability globally in amid unchanged supplier’s action
- 28-Feb-2024 12:30 PM
- Journalist: Xiang Hong
In the latter half of February 2024, the worldwide market for Triethylamine demonstrated resilience, maintaining a stable pricing trend despite a decline in the costs of crucial feedstocks such as Ammonia and Ethanol. The market experienced a mixed demand scenario from downstream sectors, encompassing Pharma, Agrochemical, Dyes, and Pigments. The stability observed in the overall demand for Triethylamine during this period can be attributed to the suppliers' measured approach, refraining from stimulating any significant accumulation or destocking activities. The market dynamics during the specified timeframe reflect a delicate balance between supply and demand, with various factors influencing the stability of Triethylamine prices on a global scale.
In the US market, the price of Triethylamine faced challenges in the second half of February. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, The general business activity index for manufacturing in Texas dropped by 17 points to 27.4 in January 2024, marking its lowest level in eight months and indicating a deeper contraction in manufacturing activities. The mixed demand from the Pharma, Surfactant, Agrochemical sectors observed in the downstream market, along with lower raw material prices and ample inventory availability, has contributed to the stability in Triethylamine prices during this period. Despite the overall economic downturn, specific sectors have continued to drive demand for Triethyl Amine, leading to a balanced market situation.
In the European market, there are promising signs of a resurgence in the German chemicals sector, according to the Hamburg Commercial Bank. The bank reported a notable deceleration in the decline of received orders, indicating a potential improvement in order intakes in the cyclical chemicals sector. Although the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) remained at a low level in December, the movement toward the expansion mark of 50 is seen as positive for the export sector, despite geopolitical challenges. Geopolitical challenges include attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, leading to longer routes around South Africa and significant delivery delays, especially impacting voyages to Europe. In the European market, the demand for Triethylamine from downstream sectors, including pharmaceuticals, personal care, dyes and pigments, and agrochemicals, experienced subdued demand. Chemical exporters noted signs of a turnaround in global manufacturing sector demand, partially attributed to customer restocking.
ChemAnalyst projects a stable momentum in the upcoming sessions for the price of Triethyl Amine. This expectation is based on favorable feedstock prices that are expected to impact Triethylamine production in a cost-effective manner. While the Asian market is anticipated to experience a surge in Triethylamine prices, major industries express optimism regarding positive momentum in demand. Anticipated increases in production and orders, driven by economic improvements, are expected to lead to positive outperformance in various downstream sectors. This positive trend is likely to influence the overall demand for Triethylamine in the market. The confluence of favorable feedstock prices, economic improvement, and heightened production levels is expected to contribute to this momentum in the Triethylamine market.