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Ethylenediamine is a versatile building block used mainly to make EDTA type chelating agents for water treatment and detergents, epoxy curing agents for construction, marine and automotive applications, agrochemical fungicides, fabric softeners, fuel additives and corrosion inhibitors. It's produced either from ethylene dichloride and ammonia or through reductive amination of monoethanolamine, so ethylene and ammonia costs both feed directly into its economics. China dominates production and consumption by a wide margin, with meaningful capacity concentrated at a handful of large plants, while North America, Europe and India serve as secondary producing and consuming regions. Demand through 2026 has been shaped by Asian industrial and agricultural modernization, water treatment infrastructure spending, epoxy demand tied partly to electric vehicle trends, and the usual seasonal pull from agrochemical production.
Chinese prices moved sharply higher through the first half of 2026, climbing from around USD 1.28 per KG in the fourth quarter of 2025 to roughly USD 1.45 per KG in the first quarter and then to about USD 1.97 per KG by June, a second quarter gain of more than 30 percent. India followed a similar path, reaching close to USD 2.07 per KG in June. The rally followed a soft stretch through late 2025, when United States Gulf Coast prices fell for three straight months on weak ethylene economics and cautious agrochemical and resin buying, and it traces mainly to tighter coastal Chinese producer allocations and exporters favoring term contracts over spot sales, which squeezed available spot volumes even as underlying agrochemical and epoxy resin demand held up.
Ethylenediamine prices in China are holding near USD 1.90 to USD 2.00 per KG as September 2026 opens, close to June levels and sharply above where the market sat at the end of 2025, with India trading at a modest premium above that range.
The balance of supply and demand for ethylenediamine through the rest of 2026 leans moderately firm. Ethylene dichloride feedstock costs firmed from Middle East ethylene supply disruptions. Chelating agent and agrochemical fungicide demand is growing with expanding water treatment infrastructure and crop protection spending.
The main upside risk is a sustained ethylene dichloride cost increase alongside accelerating chelate and fungicide demand growth. The main downside risk is continued Chinese ethylenediamine production capacity additions and weaker agrochemical spending that limits global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.60 - 1.80 | EDC firming and chelate demand support the tone |
| United States | 1.72 - 1.92 | Steady chelate and fungicide demand holds it firm |
| China | 1.14 - 1.34 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 2.04 - 2.24 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.58 - 1.78 | Growing agrochemical and chelate demand holds a firm middle |
US ethylenediamine prices averaged USD 1.82/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.2% from USD 1.73/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer ethylene dichloride feedstock costs from Middle East ethylene disruptions elevated production expenses. Spring agrochemical fungicide and chelating agent procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Ethylenediamine change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer ethylene dichloride feedstock costs from Middle East ethylene disruptions raised the production cost floor. Spring agrochemical fungicide and chelating agent procurement lifted buying from formulators. Polyamide curing agent demand provided additional consistent buying support.
Chinese ethylenediamine prices averaged USD 1.24/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.9% from USD 1.17/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year chelating agent and agrochemical restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic EDC costs raised the production floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Ethylenediamine change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday chelating agent and agrochemical fungicide restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic ethylene dichloride feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most competitive source despite the recovery.
German ethylenediamine prices averaged USD 2.10/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.5% from USD 1.99/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher EDC and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Recovering chelating agent, fungicide, and curing agent demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Ethylenediamine change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher ethylene dichloride and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Middle East ethylene disruptions added import cost premiums to feedstock. Recovering chelating agent and agrochemical fungicide demand maintained consistent procurement from European formulators.
Indian ethylenediamine prices averaged USD 1.68/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.0% from USD 1.60/KG in Q4 2025. Growing agrochemical and chelating agent demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked EDC costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Ethylenediamine change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing agrochemical fungicide and chelating agent demand lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer import-linked ethylene dichloride feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported ethylenediamine and EDC feedstock.
US ethylenediamine prices averaged USD 1.73/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Chelating agent and agrochemical demand and firmer EDC costs held the production floor near USD 1.73/KG.
Why did the price of Ethylenediamine change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Chelating agent and agrochemical fungicide demand maintained consistent buying. Firmer ethylene dichloride feedstock costs held the production floor elevated. The market recovered from the Q3 dip near USD 1.73/KG.
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.17/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Chelate and agrochemical demand and stable EDC costs held the market near USD 1.17/KG.
Why did the price of Ethylenediamine change in Q4 2025 in China?
Chelating agent and agrochemical demand maintained buying. Stable ethylene dichloride costs held the production floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 1.17/KG.
German prices averaged USD 1.99/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Chelating agent, fungicide, and curing agent demand and firm EDC and energy costs held the production floor near USD 1.99/KG.
Why did the price of Ethylenediamine change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Chelating agent and curing agent demand maintained consistent buying. Firm EDC and energy costs held the elevated production floor. The market recovered from the Q3 dip near USD 1.99/KG.
Indian prices averaged USD 1.60/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Growing agrochemical and chelating agent demand and firmer EDC import costs supported the recovery near USD 1.60/KG.
Why did the price of Ethylenediamine change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing agrochemical fungicide and chelating agent demand maintained buying. Firmer import-linked EDC costs raised the production floor. The market recovered from the Q3 dip near USD 1.60/KG.
Global ethylenediamine prices rose in Q2 2025 on the spring agrochemical season before a brief Q3 dip and a consistent Q4 and Q1 2026 recovery. The average rose from USD 1.555/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.583/KG in Q2, eased to USD 1.567/KG in Q3, then firmed to USD 1.598/KG in Q4 and USD 1.685/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 8.4% over the window. Ethylene dichloride feedstock cycles and chelating agent and agrochemical sector demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.685 | +5.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.598 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1.567 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 1.583 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.555 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Ethylenediamine prices firmed through 2025 with a brief Q3 seasonal softening. The global average opened at USD 1.555/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.598/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 2.8%. Spring agrochemical fungicide season demand, firming ethylene dichloride feedstock costs, and consistent chelating agent and curing agent procurement supported the overall upward trend.
US prices firmed from about USD 1.65/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.73/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.8%. Consistent chelating agent, agrochemical, and curing agent demand and firming EDC costs maintained the upward trend through the year.
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.22/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.17/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.1%. Large domestic production capacity and competitive pricing maintained downward pressure. China held the lowest price level throughout.
German prices firmed from about USD 1.92/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.99/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.5%. Consistent chelating agent and agrochemical demand and firm EDC and energy costs supported the market. Germany maintained the highest price level.
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.52/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.60/KG by Q4, a gain of 5.3%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing agrochemical fungicide and chelating agent demand drove the consistent firming through the year.
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Chelating agent synthesis for water treatment and detergent builders takes the largest share. Fungicide and agrochemical active ingredient synthesis, polyamide resin and epoxy curing agent production, fuel and lubricant additives, and corrosion inhibitor formulations also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.82/KG in the United States, USD 1.24/KG in China, USD 2.10/KG in Germany, and USD 1.68/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.555/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.598/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 2.8%. A Q2 agrochemical season uptick and brief Q3 dip gave way to a consistent H2 recovery.
A seasonal moderation in agrochemical fungicide procurement reduced the primary demand driver. Adequate ethylene dichloride availability allowed buyers to defer restocking, pressing prices to the seasonal low before the Q4 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.60 to 1.80/KG range for the rest of 2026, with continued firming as ethylene dichloride feedstock costs stay elevated and chelating agent and agrochemical sector demand expands.
Germany sits highest on EDC and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on chelate and agrochemical demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to ethylene dichloride and ammonia feedstock costs, chelating agent and agrochemical demand cycles, and water treatment sector spending. Middle East ethylene supply events are a key near-term signal.
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific host the largest EDA production capacity tied to ethylene dichloride processing. Any ethylene or chlorine cost shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time chelating agent and agrochemical contracts around season cycles, build cover when ethylene dichloride signals tightening, and monitor ethylene cost trends as the primary upstream signal.
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