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Alkyl amine prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 3.8% across 2025, climbing from USD 1.56/KG in Q1 to USD 1.62/KG by Q4 as steady agrochemical and water treatment demand supported prices despite a brief Q4 softening. Globally, the average rose from USD 1.235/KG to USD 1.265/KG, a 2.4% gain. For the remainder of 2026, a global average of USD 1.28-1.46/KG is expected, contingent on agrochemical season demand and ammonia feedstock dynamics.
Alkyl amines are a broad class of nitrogen-containing organic compounds produced by reacting alcohols or olefins with ammonia, including methylamines, ethylamines, butylamines, and fatty amines. The largest pull comes from agrochemicals and herbicide formulation, followed by water treatment, rubber chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Ammonia and alcohol feedstock costs, agrochemical season demand, and regional plant operating rates all feed into the price.
The balance of supply and demand for alkyl amines through the rest of 2026 leans moderately firm. The spring agrochemical season is lifting herbicide and pesticide intermediate demand. Water treatment procurement from municipal and industrial sectors adds steady baseline buying.
The main upside risk is a sharp ammonia feedstock cost increase from natural gas price firming. The main downside risk is a weak planting season that reduces herbicide and crop protection chemical demand in key agricultural markets.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.28 - 1.46 | Agrochemical and water treatment demand support a firm tone |
| United States | 1.38 - 1.56 | Herbicide and personal care demand keeps it the highest |
| China | 0.80 - 0.96 | Competitive domestic production keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 1.60 - 1.78 | High energy and compliance costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.24 - 1.40 | Growing agrochemical and pharma demand supports a firm middle |
US alkyl amine prices averaged USD 1.44/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.3% from USD 1.38/KG in Q4 2025. Spring planting season agrochemical demand and consistent water treatment procurement supported buying. Firm ammonia feedstock costs held the production floor elevated through the quarter.
Why did the price of Alkyl Amine change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Spring agrochemical season demand lifted herbicide and pesticide intermediate procurement. Firm ammonia feedstock costs elevated the production floor for domestic manufacturers. Consistent water treatment sector buying provided steady incremental demand support.
Chinese alkyl amine prices averaged USD 0.86/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.9% from USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year restocking from agrochemical and rubber chemical producers lifted buying. Competitive domestic production kept the recovery modest through the quarter.
Why did the price of Alkyl Amine change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday restocking from agrochemical and rubber chemical producers lifted procurement. Firmer ammonia feedstock costs provided a modest cost floor beneath the market. Large competitive domestic capacity kept China the most affordable source globally.
German alkyl amine prices averaged USD 1.68/KG in Q1 2026, up 3.7% from USD 1.62/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher energy and natural gas costs elevated the ammonia feedstock and production expenses for European manufacturers. Steady agrochemical and water treatment demand supported consistent buying.
Why did the price of Alkyl Amine change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher natural gas and energy costs elevated ammonia feedstock and production expenses. Steady agrochemical and pharmaceutical intermediate demand maintained consistent buying. REACH compliance costs and limited plant capacity reinforced the European price premium.
Indian alkyl amine prices averaged USD 1.30/KG in Q1 2026, up 4.8% from USD 1.24/KG in Q4 2025. Growing agrochemical formulation and pharmaceutical intermediate demand lifted buying. Firm import-linked feedstock costs supported the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Alkyl Amine change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing agrochemical formulation demand ahead of the spring planting season lifted buying. Pharmaceutical intermediate sector demand provided additional consistent procurement support. Firm import-linked ammonia costs raised the production floor for domestic manufacturers.
US alkyl amine prices averaged USD 1.38/KG in Q4 2025, easing from the Q3 peak. The year-end lull in agrochemical procurement reduced buying urgency. Steady water treatment and personal care demand provided a floor, holding the average near USD 1.38/KG.
Why did the price of Alkyl Amine change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Post-harvest agrochemical demand lull reduced buying urgency across the sector. Water treatment and personal care sector buying maintained a price floor. Slightly softer ammonia feedstock costs eased the production cost support near USD 1.38/KG.
Chinese alkyl amine prices averaged USD 0.82/KG in Q4 2025, easing on the quarter. Weak downstream agrochemical export demand and competitive producer pricing weighed on the market. Adequate supply and moderate domestic buying held the average near USD 0.82/KG.
Why did the price of Alkyl Amine change in Q4 2025 in China?
Weak agrochemical export demand and competitive producer pricing weighed on sentiment. Adequate domestic supply maintained comfortable availability through the quarter. Moderate domestic buying held the market near USD 0.82/KG, the lowest of the regions.
German alkyl amine prices averaged USD 1.62/KG in Q4 2025, slightly higher on the quarter. Steady pharmaceutical and rubber chemical demand supported buying. Firm energy and ammonia feedstock costs held the production floor elevated near USD 1.62/KG.
Why did the price of Alkyl Amine change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Steady pharmaceutical and rubber chemical demand supported consistent buying activity. Firm energy and ammonia feedstock costs maintained the elevated production cost floor. Limited European production capacity restricted supply flexibility near USD 1.62/KG.
Indian alkyl amine prices averaged USD 1.24/KG in Q4 2025, easing from the Q3 level. Post-kharif season agrochemical demand reduced buying urgency. Domestic production and stable import flows maintained adequate supply near USD 1.24/KG.
Why did the price of Alkyl Amine change in Q4 2025 in India?
Post-kharif season agrochemical demand slowed, reducing procurement urgency. Domestic plant production and stable import flows maintained adequate supply. Softer global benchmarks eased import parity, holding the market near USD 1.24/KG.
Global alkyl amine prices firmed through Q2 and Q3 2025 before a brief Q4 easing and a sharp Q1 2026 recovery. The average rose from USD 1.235/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.252/KG in Q2 and USD 1.278/KG in Q3, then eased to USD 1.265/KG in Q4 before reaching USD 1.320/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 6.9% over the window. Agrochemical demand and ammonia feedstock dynamics drove the trend.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.320 | +4.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.265 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.278 | +2.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1.252 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.235 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Alkyl amine prices firmed through most of 2025 before a brief Q4 softening. The global average opened at USD 1.235/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.265/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 2.4%. Steady agrochemical demand through the spring and summer planting seasons underpinned the trend, while ammonia feedstock firming added cost-side support.
US prices firmed from about USD 1.32/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.38/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.5%. Consistent herbicide formulation and water treatment demand supported all-year buying. Firm ammonia feedstock costs maintained the production floor throughout.
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 0.88/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.82/KG by Q4, a decline of 6.8%, the steepest in the dataset. Weak agrochemical export demand and competitive domestic pricing held the market soft. China held the lowest price level throughout.
German prices firmed from about USD 1.56/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.62/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.8%. Consistent pharmaceutical and rubber chemical demand and firm energy costs supported the trend. Germany held the highest price level in the dataset throughout the year.
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.18/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.24/KG by Q4, a gain of 5.1%. Growing agrochemical formulation and pharmaceutical intermediate demand drove the consistent firming. India held a firm middle in the regional range.
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Agrochemicals and herbicide formulation take the largest share, where they serve as intermediates for glyphosate and other crop protection actives. Water treatment, rubber chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceuticals also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.44/KG in the United States, USD 0.86/KG in China, USD 1.68/KG in Germany, and USD 1.30/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.235/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.265/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 2.4%. Agrochemical demand and ammonia feedstock firming drove the consistent trend with a brief Q4 softening.
The US, Germany, and India firmed on steady agrochemical and pharmaceutical demand. China declined on weak export demand and competitive domestic pricing, holding the widest discount among the tracked regions.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.28 to 1.46/KG range for the rest of 2026, contingent on spring agrochemical season demand and natural gas-linked ammonia costs.
Germany sits highest on energy and REACH compliance costs, the United States holds a firm middle on consistent demand, India holds a competitive middle on growing markets, and China prices lowest on competitive domestic production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to ammonia and alcohol feedstock costs, agrochemical season demand, and regional plant operating rates. Natural gas price swings and agricultural commodity cycles can amplify short-term price moves across regions.
Asia Pacific leads with China and India holding large capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Because output is tied to ammonia and alcohol, any feedstock or energy cost shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts around agrochemical season cycles, build cover when ammonia costs signal a tightening market, and weigh fixed-price versus index-linked supply options. Regional price gaps help identify cost-effective origins.
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