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Docusate Sodium Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
In the United States, the highest-cost reporting region, Docusate Sodium prices rose close to 2.4% in Q3 2026, moving from about USD 25,200/MT in Q2 to near USD 25,800/MT in Q3, and it was firmer feedstock costs and restocking by laxative and excipient buyers that most plausibly shaped the move. Across the tracked regions, the global average rose from just under USD 19,600/MT in Q2 to just above USD 20,150/MT in Q3, a gain of roughly 2.8%. For Q4 2026, a global average of close to USD 19,500 to 21,400/MT is expected, with feedstock costs, qualified supply, and over the counter laxative demand guiding the range.
Docusate sodium is an anionic surfactant, the sodium salt of dioctyl sulfosuccinate, made from maleic anhydride, 2-ethylhexanol, and sodium bisulfite, and it is sold as a white waxy solid in pharmacopoeia and industrial grades. It is used as a stool softener in over the counter laxatives, as an excipient and wetting agent in tablets and suspensions, and as an industrial wetting agent, with pharmaceutical laxatives taking the largest share of demand. Maleic anhydride and 2-ethylhexanol costs, pharmacopoeia grade supply, over the counter laxative demand, and regulatory compliance costs all feed into the price.
Docusate Sodium Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for docusate sodium through the end of 2026 leans firm. Qualified pharmacopoeia grade supply is limited, and formulators have been building stock after the earlier rise in feedstock costs. Customs based trade data point to higher recent import prices, which supports the current range.
The main upside risk is a further rise in maleic anhydride and 2-ethylhexanol costs or a quality failure at a qualified supplier that tightens supply and lifts prices above the forecast range. The main downside risk is weaker laxative demand or new qualified capacity, which would pull prices below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 19,500 - 21,400 | Feedstock firmness guides the range |
| China | 14,100 - 15,400 | Intermediate scale keeps China lowest |
| India | 16,000 - 17,500 | Import links hold a middle level |
| Germany | 23,100 - 25,200 | Compliance costs hold a high band |
| United States | 25,000 - 27,300 | Qualified supply holds the top |
For the Quarter Ending September 2026
Docusate Sodium Prices Q3 2026:
- China: USD 14,500/MT
- India: USD 16,500/MT
- Germany: USD 23,800/MT
- United States: USD 25,800/MT
Docusate Sodium Prices in China
China Docusate Sodium prices averaged close to USD 14,500/MT in Q3 2026, up near 3.6% from about USD 14,000/MT in Q2 2026. It was firmer 2-ethylhexanol feedstock costs that did most of the lifting, with higher maleic anhydride costs adding support.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in Q3 2026 in China?
The quarter turned on Tight availability of pharmacopoeia grade, with restocking by excipient distributors arriving at almost the same moment. Large pharmaceutical intermediate capacity keeps China the lowest priced source. Together they carried the China average to close to USD 14,500/MT.
Docusate Sodium Prices in India
The India market for Docusate Sodium closed Q3 2026 on an average of just under USD 16,500/MT, a gain of roughly 3.1% on just above USD 16,000/MT in Q2 2026. What carried the move was higher maleic anhydride costs, while steady orders from laxative formulators kept buying interest alive.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in Q3 2026 in India?
Buyers in India responded to Restocking by excipient distributors, which might have been the reason that higher freight costs on drummed cargo found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to just under USD 16,500/MT.
Docusate Sodium Prices in Germany
Docusate Sodium in Germany averaged close to USD 23,800/MT through Q3 2026, rising near 2.6% from about USD 23,200/MT the quarter before. It appears that steady orders from laxative formulators set the tone, and tight availability of pharmacopoeia grade helped the gains hold.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in Q3 2026 in Germany?
Higher freight costs on drummed cargo lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was firmer 2-ethylhexanol feedstock costs. When the two forces came together, they pushed the Germany price to close to USD 23,800/MT.
Docusate Sodium Prices in United States
In the United States, the Docusate Sodium price moved to just under USD 25,800/MT in Q3 2026, a rise of roughly 2.4% from just above USD 25,200/MT in Q2 2026. The quarter was shaped largely by tight availability of pharmacopoeia grade, and restocking by excipient distributors met little resistance.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in Q3 2026 in United States?
The quarter turned on Firmer 2-ethylhexanol feedstock costs, with higher maleic anhydride costs arriving at almost the same moment. Regulatory qualification and import dependence keep the American price the highest. Together they carried the United States average to just under USD 25,800/MT.
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Docusate Sodium Prices Q2 2026:
- China: USD 14,000/MT
- India: USD 16,000/MT
- Germany: USD 23,200/MT
- United States: USD 25,200/MT
Docusate Sodium Prices in China
Docusate Sodium in China averaged close to USD 14,000/MT through Q2 2026, rising near 3.7% from about USD 13,500/MT the quarter before. It appears that steady orders from laxative formulators set the tone, and tight availability of pharmacopoeia grade helped the gains hold.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in Q2 2026 in China?
Buyers in China responded to Higher freight costs on drummed cargo, which might have been the reason that firmer 2-ethylhexanol feedstock costs found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to close to USD 14,000/MT.
Docusate Sodium Prices in India
In India, the Docusate Sodium price moved to just under USD 16,000/MT in Q2 2026, a rise of roughly 3.2% from just above USD 15,500/MT in Q1 2026. The quarter was shaped largely by tight availability of pharmacopoeia grade, and restocking by excipient distributors met little resistance.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in Q2 2026 in India?
Firmer 2-ethylhexanol feedstock costs lifted buying across the quarter, and what also helped was higher maleic anhydride costs. When the two forces came together, they pushed the India price to just under USD 16,000/MT.
Docusate Sodium Prices in Germany
Germany Docusate Sodium prices averaged close to USD 23,200/MT in Q2 2026, up near 2.7% from about USD 22,600/MT in Q1 2026. It was restocking by excipient distributors that did most of the lifting, with higher freight costs on drummed cargo adding support.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
The quarter turned on Higher maleic anhydride costs, with steady orders from laxative formulators arriving at almost the same moment. Pharmacopoeia grade requirements and energy costs keep European prices high. Together they carried the Germany average to close to USD 23,200/MT.
Docusate Sodium Prices in United States
The United States market for Docusate Sodium closed Q2 2026 on an average of just under USD 25,200/MT, a gain of roughly 2.4% on just above USD 24,600/MT in Q1 2026. What carried the move was higher freight costs on drummed cargo, while firmer 2-ethylhexanol feedstock costs kept buying interest alive.
Why did the price of Docusate Sodium change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Buyers in the United States responded to Steady orders from laxative formulators, which might have been the reason that tight availability of pharmacopoeia grade found a ready audience. The average for the quarter came to just under USD 25,200/MT.
Quarterly Docusate Sodium Price Trends
Weighing it up, the global Docusate Sodium average opened the window at about USD 18,300/MT in Q2 2025, moved to near USD 18,450/MT in Q3 and just under USD 18,700/MT in Q4, then firmed to just above USD 19,050/MT in Q1 2026, firmed to roughly USD 19,600/MT in Q2 and firmed to close to USD 20,150/MT in Q3 2026, a net gain of about 10.1% over the window. Feedstock costs, pharmacopoeia grade supply, and laxative demand drove the overall price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q3 2026 | 20,150 | +2.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2026 | 19,600 | +2.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 19,050 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 18,700 | +1.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 18,450 | +0.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Docusate Sodium Price in 2025?
Docusate sodium prices climbed through 2025 as maleic anhydride and 2-ethylhexanol costs rose and qualified supply stayed tight. The global average rose from near USD 18,150/MT in Q1 2025 to just under USD 18,700/MT by Q4, a full-year gain of just above 3.0%.
Docusate Sodium Prices in China in 2025
Through 2025 the China average climbed from near USD 12,800/MT in Q1 to just under USD 13,200/MT in Q4, a rise of just above 3.1%. What shaped the year was rising maleic anhydride and 2-ethylhexanol costs and stronger demand from laxative formulators.
Docusate Sodium Prices in India in 2025
Through 2025 the India average climbed from near USD 14,800/MT in Q1 to just under USD 15,200/MT in Q4, a rise of just above 2.7%. What shaped the year was steady imports and firm demand from generic drug makers.
Docusate Sodium Prices in Germany in 2025
Through 2025 the Germany average climbed from near USD 21,500/MT in Q1 to just under USD 22,200/MT in Q4, a rise of just above 3.3%. What shaped the year was elevated compliance costs and steady demand from pharmaceutical excipient users.
Docusate Sodium Prices in United States in 2025
Through 2025 the United States average climbed from near USD 23,500/MT in Q1 to just under USD 24,200/MT in Q4, a rise of just above 3.0%. What shaped the year was tight qualified supply and firm demand from over the counter laxative makers.
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Pharmaceutical laxatives take the largest share. Docusate sodium softens stools, helps wet tablets and suspensions, and serves industrial wetting uses.
The Q3 2026 average was roughly USD 14,500/MT in China, close to USD 16,500/MT in India, about USD 23,800/MT in Germany, and near USD 25,800/MT in the United States. The United States carried the highest cost, on regulatory qualification and import dependence.
The global average rose from just under USD 19,600/MT in Q2 to just above USD 20,150/MT in Q3 2026, a gain of roughly 2.8%. Firmer feedstock costs and restocking by formulators and distributors drove the quarterly gain.
Maleic anhydride and 2-ethylhexanol costs firmed, pharmacopoeia grade supply stayed limited, and excipient distributors restocked. Producers raised offers and buyers accepted.
The global average is expected between close to USD 19,500 and USD 21,400/MT for Q4 2026. Feedstock costs, qualified supply, and laxative demand are expected to guide the range, with a stable to firm bias.
The United States and Germany hold the premium on qualification and compliance costs, India holds a middle level, and China prices lowest on intermediate scale.
The report follows a monthly update cycle, and the Expert Market Research team can supply more frequent pricing on request.
Prices respond mainly to maleic anhydride and 2-ethylhexanol costs, qualified supply, laxative demand, and regulatory compliance costs.
China and India lead production, with additional qualified capacity in Europe and the United States.
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