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In Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, Decyl Glucoside prices fell just under 1.9% in Q3 2026, moving from just above USD 2,160/MT in Q2 to roughly USD 2,120/MT in Q3, and it was softer fatty alcohol feedstock costs and heavier competition between producers that most plausibly shaped the move. Across the tracked regions, the global average eased from close to USD 1,785/MT in Q2 to about USD 1,745/MT in Q3, a decline of near 2.2%. For Q4 2026, a global average of just under USD 1,660 to 1,800/MT is expected, with fatty alcohol and glucose costs, producer competition, and personal care demand guiding the range.
Decyl glucoside is a mild non ionic surfactant made from decyl alcohol, derived from coconut or palm kernel oil, and glucose from corn or wheat starch, and it is sold as a fifty to fifty five percent aqueous solution. It is used in shampoos, facial cleansers, baby care products, and household cleaners as a gentle foaming agent, with personal care taking the largest share of demand. Fatty alcohol and glucose costs, producer competition, natural personal care demand, and freight rates all feed into the price.
The balance of supply and demand for decyl glucoside through the end of 2026 leans stable to soft. Feedstock costs eased through the year, and new Chinese capacity increased competition. Personal care brands kept buying steadily, which limits the downside.
The main upside risk is a rise in coconut or palm kernel based fatty alcohol costs that lifts prices above the forecast range. The main downside risk is further capacity additions and weaker demand from personal care brands, which would pull prices below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1,660 - 1,800 | Feedstock easing guides the range |
| China | 1,250 - 1,360 | Capacity keeps China lowest |
| India | 1,400 - 1,510 | Import links set a lower middle |
| Germany | 2,010 - 2,180 | Natural positioning holds a premium |
| United States | 1,970 - 2,130 | Ingredient rules hold the top |
The China Decyl Glucoside market slipped to an average of just under USD 1,320/MT in Q3 2026, a decline of roughly 2.9% from just above USD 1,360/MT in Q2 2026. What dragged on the quarter was softer fatty alcohol feedstock costs, while slower orders from personal care brands kept buyers cautious.
Why did the price of Decyl Glucoside change in Q3 2026 in China?
The quarter turned on Lower freight costs on drummed cargo, with destocking by formulators arriving at almost the same moment. Large fatty alcohol and glucose capacity and strong competition keep China the lowest priced source. Together they left the China average at just under USD 1,320/MT.
Decyl Glucoside in India averaged close to USD 1,470/MT through Q3 2026, easing near 2.6% from about USD 1,510/MT the quarter before. It seems that slower orders from personal care brands took the heat out of the market, and ample availability of certified natural grades kept any recovery at bay.
Why did the price of Decyl Glucoside change in Q3 2026 in India?
Buyers in India pulled back on Destocking by formulators, which might have been the reason that weaker demand from baby care product makers met little resistance. The average for the quarter came to close to USD 1,470/MT.
In Germany, the Decyl Glucoside price settled at just under USD 2,120/MT in Q3 2026, a fall of roughly 1.9% from just above USD 2,160/MT in Q2 2026. The quarter was weighed down largely by ample availability of certified natural grades, and lower freight costs on drummed cargo gave sellers little room to push back.
Why did the price of Decyl Glucoside change in Q3 2026 in Germany?
Weaker demand from baby care product makers cooled buying across the quarter, and what also played a part was softer fatty alcohol feedstock costs. When the two forces combined, they pulled the Germany price down to just under USD 2,120/MT.
The United States Decyl Glucoside prices averaged close to USD 2,070/MT in Q3 2026, down near 1.9% from about USD 2,110/MT in Q2 2026. It was lower freight costs on drummed cargo that weighed on the market, with destocking by formulators adding further pressure.
Why did the price of Decyl Glucoside change in Q3 2026 in United States?
The quarter turned on Softer fatty alcohol feedstock costs, with slower orders from personal care brands arriving at almost the same moment. Natural positioning and import costs keep American prices well above Asian levels. Together they left the United States average at close to USD 2,070/MT.
In China, the Decyl Glucoside price settled at just under USD 1,360/MT in Q2 2026, a fall of roughly 2.2% from just above USD 1,390/MT in Q1 2026. The quarter was weighed down largely by ample availability of certified natural grades, and lower freight costs on drummed cargo gave sellers little room to push back.
Why did the price of Decyl Glucoside change in Q2 2026 in China?
Buyers in China pulled back on Weaker demand from baby care product makers, which might have been the reason that softer fatty alcohol feedstock costs met little resistance. The average for the quarter came to just under USD 1,360/MT.
India Decyl Glucoside prices averaged close to USD 1,510/MT in Q2 2026, down near 1.9% from about USD 1,540/MT in Q1 2026. It was lower freight costs on drummed cargo that weighed on the market, with destocking by formulators adding further pressure.
Why did the price of Decyl Glucoside change in Q2 2026 in India?
Softer fatty alcohol feedstock costs cooled buying across the quarter, and what also played a part was slower orders from personal care brands. When the two forces combined, they pulled the India price down to close to USD 1,510/MT.
The Germany Decyl Glucoside market slipped to an average of just under USD 2,160/MT in Q2 2026, a decline of roughly 1.4% from just above USD 2,190/MT in Q1 2026. What dragged on the quarter was destocking by formulators, while weaker demand from baby care product makers kept buyers cautious.
Why did the price of Decyl Glucoside change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
The quarter turned on Slower orders from personal care brands, with ample availability of certified natural grades arriving at almost the same moment. Certified natural grades and strict ingredient rules keep Europe the highest priced region. Together they left the Germany average at just under USD 2,160/MT.
Decyl Glucoside in the United States averaged close to USD 2,110/MT through Q2 2026, easing near 1.4% from about USD 2,140/MT the quarter before. It seems that weaker demand from baby care product makers took the heat out of the market, and softer fatty alcohol feedstock costs kept any recovery at bay.
Why did the price of Decyl Glucoside change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Buyers in the United States pulled back on Ample availability of certified natural grades, which might have been the reason that lower freight costs on drummed cargo met little resistance. The average for the quarter came to close to USD 2,110/MT.
Zooming in, the global Decyl Glucoside average opened the window at just above USD 1,905/MT in Q2 2025, moved to roughly USD 1,875/MT in Q3 and close to USD 1,845/MT in Q4, then eased to about USD 1,815/MT in Q1 2026, eased to near USD 1,785/MT in Q2 and eased to just under USD 1,745/MT in Q3 2026, a net decline of just above 8.4% over the window. Fatty alcohol costs, producer competition, and personal care demand drove the overall price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q3 2026 | 1,745 | -2.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2026 | 1,785 | -1.7% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2026 | 1,815 | -1.6% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 1,845 | -1.6% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1,875 | -1.6% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Decyl glucoside prices slid through 2025 as fatty alcohol costs eased and Chinese capacity grew. The global average eased from roughly USD 1,925/MT in Q1 2025 to close to USD 1,845/MT by Q4, a full-year decline of about 4.2%.
China prices eased from near USD 1,500/MT in Q1 2025 to just under USD 1,420/MT by Q4, a decline of just above 5.3%. It was softer fatty alcohol costs and competition between producers that shaped the year.
India prices eased from near USD 1,650/MT in Q1 2025 to just under USD 1,570/MT by Q4, a decline of just above 4.8%. It was lower Chinese offers and steady demand from personal care makers that shaped the year.
Germany prices eased from near USD 2,300/MT in Q1 2025 to just under USD 2,220/MT by Q4, a decline of just above 3.5%. It was lower raw material costs and cautious demand from personal care brands that shaped the year.
The United States prices eased from near USD 2,250/MT in Q1 2025 to just under USD 2,170/MT by Q4, a decline of just above 3.6%. It was lower raw material costs and steady demand from natural personal care brands that shaped the year.
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Personal care takes the largest share. Decyl glucoside is a mild foaming agent in shampoos, cleansers, baby care products, and household cleaners.
The Q3 2026 average was near USD 1,320/MT in China, just under USD 1,470/MT in India, just above USD 2,120/MT in Germany, and roughly USD 2,070/MT in the United States. Germany carried the highest cost, on natural certification and strict ingredient rules.
The global average eased from close to USD 1,785/MT in Q2 to about USD 1,745/MT in Q3 2026, a decline of near 2.2%. Softer fatty alcohol costs and heavier competition between producers drove the quarterly decline.
Fatty alcohol costs eased, new Chinese capacity added supply, and formulators bought to need. Producers cut offers to hold volume.
The global average is expected between just under USD 1,660 and USD 1,800/MT for Q4 2026. Fatty alcohol and glucose costs, producer competition, and personal care demand are expected to guide the range, with a stable to soft bias.
Germany and the United States hold the premium on natural certification and compliance, India holds a lower middle level on import links, and China prices lowest on scale.
The data is refreshed every month, and the Expert Market Research team can provide live pricing on request.
Prices respond mainly to fatty alcohol and glucose costs, producer competition, personal care demand, and freight rates.
China, Germany, France, and the United States lead production, with large oleochemical and surfactant groups in each region.
Buyers can use quarterly trends to time surfactant contracts, watch coconut and palm kernel derivatives as the lead signals, and compare certified and standard grades.
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