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Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Sodium xylene sulfonate prices firmed gently through 2025 and into early 2026, led by Europe. In Germany the average rose from USD 1.26/KG in the first quarter to USD 1.32/KG by the fourth, a gain of about 4.8% on elevated energy and aromatic feedstock costs, while China softened on competitive supply. Sodium xylene sulfonate, often shortened to SXS, is a hydrotrope and anionic surfactant made by sulfonating xylene, valued for improving the solubility and clarity of liquid formulations. The largest pull comes from liquid detergents and industrial cleaners, followed by personal care, textiles, and oilfield formulations. Its price moves with a clear set of drivers. Xylene and aromatic feedstock costs, energy and power tariffs, and steady demand from household and industrial cleaning all feed into it. Firmer feedstock and energy kept the tone gently higher through the year.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for sodium xylene sulfonate through the rest of 2026 leans modestly firm. Producer cost floors have risen with firmer xylene and energy values, lifted by the higher freight that followed the mid-year disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Demand from liquid detergents and personal care is steady as formulators shift toward concentrated liquid products. The main upside risk is tighter aromatic feedstock supply alongside higher energy costs, especially in Europe. The main downside risk is competitive Asian supply and soft industrial demand that cap gains in price-sensitive markets.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.04 - 1.16 | Firmer feedstock meets steady cleaning demand |
| United States | 1.08 - 1.22 | Steady detergent demand and firm feedstock support the tone |
| China | 0.90 - 1.02 | Competitive supply keeps it the cheapest source |
| Germany | 1.28 - 1.42 | High energy and aromatic costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 0.98 - 1.12 | Expanding home-care demand firms the market |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.15/KG
- China: USD 0.95/KG
- Germany: USD 1.35/KG
- India: USD 1.05/KG
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in the United States
US sodium xylene sulfonate prices averaged USD 1.15/KG in Q1 2026, up 1.8% from USD 1.13/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer xylene feedstock and energy costs lifted the floor, and steady demand from liquid detergent and cleaner makers met balanced supply. Formulators leaned into concentrated liquid products, supporting offtake through the quarter.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer xylene and energy costs raised the floor, while steady detergent demand met balanced supply. Both forces lifted quotes through the quarter.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in China
Chinese sodium xylene sulfonate prices averaged USD 0.95/KG in Q1 2026, down 1.0% from USD 0.96/KG in Q4 2025, the only regional decline and the lowest among the tracked markets. Competitive supply and ample capacity kept the market long, while soft industrial demand limited buying. Cheaper local feedstock held the region the cheapest source by a wide margin.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate change in Q1 2026 in China?
Competitive supply and ample capacity met soft demand, easing prices. Cheaper feedstock kept China the lowest-priced source among the regions.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in Germany
German sodium xylene sulfonate prices averaged USD 1.35/KG in Q1 2026, up 2.3% from USD 1.32/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked regions. Elevated energy costs and tight aromatic feedstock supply kept the premium in place, while environmental compliance added to production expense. Steady demand from detergents and personal care supported the gain through the quarter.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
High energy costs and tight aromatic supply lifted the floor, while steady demand held. Both forces pushed prices to the top of the regional range.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in India
Indian sodium xylene sulfonate prices averaged USD 1.05/KG in Q1 2026, up 1.9% from USD 1.03/KG in Q4 2025. Expanding home-care and personal-care demand supported the market, and firmer import-linked feedstock costs lifted the floor. Higher freight after the mid-year shipping disruption added to landed costs, nudging quotes higher through the quarter.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate change in Q1 2026 in India?
Expanding home-care demand met firmer feedstock and freight costs, lifting prices. Both forces nudged quotes higher across the quarter.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.13/KG
- China: USD 0.96/KG
- Germany: USD 1.32/KG
- India: USD 1.03/KG
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in the United States
US sodium xylene sulfonate prices averaged USD 1.13/KG in Q4 2025, firmer on the quarter. Steady demand from liquid detergent and cleaner makers met balanced supply, while firmer aromatic feedstock costs supported quotes. Stable consumption from household cleaning held the average near USD 1.13/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Firmer feedstock costs met steady detergent demand, supporting prices. Balanced supply held the market near USD 1.13/KG.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in China
Chinese sodium xylene sulfonate prices averaged USD 0.96/KG in Q4 2025, soft through the quarter. Ample capacity and competitive supply kept the market long, while soft industrial demand limited buying. Cheaper local feedstock weighed on quotes, holding the average near USD 0.96/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate change in Q4 2025 in China?
Ample capacity and cheaper feedstock met soft demand, keeping prices low. Competitive supply held the market near USD 0.96/KG.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in Germany
German sodium xylene sulfonate prices averaged USD 1.32/KG in Q4 2025, firm on the quarter. Elevated energy costs and tight aromatic feedstock supply kept the premium, while compliance costs added to production expense. Steady demand from detergents and personal care supported buying, holding the average near USD 1.32/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
High energy costs and tight aromatic supply supported prices, while steady demand held. The market stayed firm near USD 1.32/KG.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in India
Indian sodium xylene sulfonate prices averaged USD 1.03/KG in Q4 2025, gently firmer on the quarter. Expanding home-care demand supported the market, and import-linked feedstock costs held the floor. Adequate supply kept the gain modest, leaving the average near USD 1.03/KG.
Why did the price of Sodium Xylene Sulfonate change in Q4 2025 in India?
Expanding home-care demand met firm feedstock costs, supporting prices. Adequate supply held the average near USD 1.03/KG.
Quarterly Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Price Trends
Global sodium xylene sulfonate prices firmed gradually across the six-quarter window. The average eased from USD 1.060/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.050/KG by Q2 before climbing to USD 1.080/KG in Q4 and reaching USD 1.100/KG by Q1 2026, a net gain of about 3.8%. Firmer aromatic feedstock and energy costs drove the rise, while steady demand from liquid detergents and industrial cleaners supported the market into early 2026.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.100 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.080 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 1.060 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1.050 | -0.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 1.060 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Price in 2025?
Sodium xylene sulfonate prices firmed modestly through 2025. The global average opened at USD 1.060/KG in Q1, dipped to USD 1.050/KG by Q2, and closed near USD 1.080/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 1.9%. Three forces shaped the year. Firmer aromatic feedstock and energy costs lifted Western markets, steady cleaning demand underpinned consumption, and competitive Asian supply kept China soft.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices rose from about USD 1.10/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.13/KG by Q4, a gain of 2.7%. Firmer xylene feedstock and energy costs lifted production expenses, and steady demand from liquid detergent and cleaner makers supported buying. The shift toward concentrated liquid products held offtake firm through the year.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices eased from roughly USD 0.99/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.96/KG by Q4, a decline of about 3.0%, the weakest in the dataset. Ample capacity and competitive supply kept the market long all year, while soft industrial demand limited buying. Cheaper local feedstock held the region as the lowest-cost source throughout.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices rose from about USD 1.26/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.32/KG by Q4, a gain of around 4.8%, the strongest in the dataset. Elevated energy costs, tight aromatic feedstock supply, and compliance expense lifted the floor all year. Steady demand from detergents and personal care held Germany at the top of the range.
Sodium Xylene Sulfonate Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices rose from roughly USD 1.00/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.03/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.0%. Expanding home-care and personal-care demand supported the market, and firmer import-linked feedstock costs lifted the floor. Adequate supply kept the climb gradual through the year.
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Expert Market Research tracks sodium xylene sulfonate prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region, explaining not just that prices moved but precisely why. We trace causation through xylene and aromatic feedstock economics, energy tariffs, and downstream demand in liquid detergents, industrial cleaners, personal care, and textiles. Our forecasts draw on feedstock economics, trade flow data, and plant capacity utilisation across all reporting regions. Contact Expert Market Research today for sodium xylene sulfonate pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
Key Questions Answered in the Report
Liquid detergents and industrial cleaners take the largest share, where it acts as a hydrotrope and coupling agent, followed by personal care, textiles, and oilfield formulations. Cleaning demand drives most of the consumption.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.15/KG in the United States, USD 0.95/KG in China, USD 1.35/KG in Germany, and USD 1.05/KG in India, mostly on a contract to FOB basis. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 1.060/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.080/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 1.9%, as firmer aromatic feedstock and energy costs lifted Western markets.
Three factors dominated: firmer xylene and energy costs, steady demand from liquid detergents and personal care, and tight aromatic feedstock supply in Europe, partly offset by competitive Asian supply.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.04 to 1.16/KG range for the rest of 2026, assuming firmer feedstock and energy costs hold while competitive Asian supply caps the upside.
Germany sits at the top on high energy and aromatic costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on steady cleaning demand, and China prices lowest on ample competitive capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to xylene and aromatic feedstock costs, energy tariffs, and demand from liquid detergents and cleaners. Crude and freight shifts can amplify short-term moves across regions.
North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific host the largest producers, with China offering low-cost capacity and India expanding fast. Because feedstock is aromatic-linked, any xylene or energy shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts, choose between fixed-price and index-linked supply, and build cover when aromatic feedstock costs look set to rise. Regional price gaps also help teams weigh alternative supply geographies when local material turns costly.
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