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In Europe, the highest-cost reporting region, tetra acetyl ethylene diamine prices extended a steady climb through H1 2026, building on a recovery that began after a soft second quarter of 2025. The Europe average rose from USD 6,100/MT in Q1 2026 to USD 6,380/MT in Q2, a gain of about 4.6%. Globally, the average rose from USD 5,760/MT in Q1 2026 to USD 6,025/MT in Q2, a gain of about 4.6%, as rising feedstock and energy costs pushed pricing higher across every tracked market. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 6,100-6,500/MT is expected, with elevated feedstock costs and steady detergent-sector demand keeping the market firm.
Tetra acetyl ethylene diamine, commonly known as TAED, is produced through the acetylation of ethylenediamine with acetic anhydride, yielding a bleach activator compound that works alongside sodium percarbonate to enable effective oxygen bleaching at lower wash temperatures. Laundry detergent formulation accounts for the largest share of global demand, with dishwasher detergent formulation making up most of the remaining major use. Ethylenediamine and acetic anhydride feedstock costs, energy and processing costs at production facilities, Chinese production capacity and plant maintenance schedules, and detergent-industry demand tied to low-temperature washing trends are the drivers that move price most consistently.
The supply-demand balance for tetra acetyl ethylene diamine through the remainder of 2026 leans toward continued firming across every tracked market. Rising ethylenediamine and acetic anhydride feedstock costs, elevated energy and transportation expenses, and periodic Chinese plant maintenance and holiday-related shutdowns keep upward pressure on the market, while steady detergent-industry demand tied to energy-conscious, low-temperature washing trends supports pricing across the United States, Europe, and India.
The primary upside risk is further Chinese plant maintenance or holiday-related supply disruption combined with continued feedstock cost increases, which would push prices above the forecast range. The primary downside risk is a rebuild of Chinese production capacity combined with softer detergent-sector demand, which would pull prices back below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 6,100 - 6,500 | Elevated feedstock costs and steady detergent-sector demand keep the market firm |
| China | 5,450 - 5,750 | Rising feedstock costs and periodic plant shutdowns keep the low-cost benchmark climbing |
| Europe | 6,500 - 6,900 | Regional production hub status and elevated energy costs keep pricing at a premium |
| United States | 6,200 - 6,550 | Import-linked pricing tracks the firming Chinese benchmark plus freight costs |
| India | 6,350 - 6,700 | Growing detergent-industry demand tracks the broader import-linked cost trend |
Chinese FOB prices averaged USD 5,390/MT in Q2 2026, up about 4.5% from USD 5,160/MT in Q1 2026, the lowest level among the four tracked markets. Plant maintenance and holiday-related shutdowns at major producers tightened supply through the quarter.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in Q2 2026 in China?
Maintenance and holiday-related shutdowns at several major producers tightened domestic supply through the quarter. Rising ethylenediamine and acetic anhydride feedstock costs continued pushing production costs higher. Steady export demand from detergent manufacturers supported the higher price level.
European prices averaged USD 6,380/MT in Q2 2026, up about 4.6% from USD 6,100/MT in Q1 2026, the highest level among the four tracked markets. The region's status as a key production hub and elevated energy costs kept pricing at a premium.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in Q2 2026 in Europe?
Elevated energy costs at regional production facilities continued to support the region's premium over Asian benchmarks. Steady detergent-industry demand tied to low-temperature washing trends supported firm order volumes. Feedstock costs tracked the broader global increase.
US prices averaged USD 6,080/MT in Q2 2026, up about 4.6% from USD 5,810/MT in Q1 2026. Import-linked pricing continued tracking the firming Chinese benchmark plus freight costs.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Landed costs from Chinese suppliers rose alongside the firming FOB benchmark. Freight rates on trans-Pacific trade lanes stayed a consistent contributor to the cost base. Steady household detergent demand supported firm order volumes despite the higher cost base.
Indian prices averaged USD 6,250/MT in Q2 2026, up about 4.7% from USD 5,970/MT in Q1 2026. Growing detergent-industry demand tracked the broader import-linked cost trend.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in Q2 2026 in India?
Landed costs from Chinese suppliers rose in step with the broader global benchmark. Growing domestic detergent manufacturing capacity supported steady import demand. Freight and logistics costs on import lanes stayed a consistent contributor to the increase.
Chinese FOB prices averaged USD 5,160/MT in Q1 2026, up about 4.9% from Q4 2025, extending the recovery from the soft second quarter of 2025 as feedstock and energy costs continued rising entering the year.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in Q1 2026 in China?
Rising ethylenediamine and acetic anhydride feedstock costs continued pushing production costs higher entering the year. Higher energy, processing, and transportation expenses added further cost pressure. Steady detergent-industry demand and tightening inventories supported the increase.
European prices averaged USD 6,100/MT in Q1 2026, up about 4.8% from Q4 2025, tracking the broader global feedstock cost increase while maintaining its position as the highest-cost tracked market.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in Q1 2026 in Europe?
Feedstock costs rose in line with the broader global trend entering the year. Elevated regional energy costs continued to support the premium over Asian benchmarks. Detergent-industry demand tied to low-temperature washing trends remained steady.
US prices averaged USD 5,810/MT in Q1 2026, up about 4.9% from Q4 2025, as rising landed costs from Chinese suppliers and firmer freight rates pushed the market higher entering the year.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in Q1 2026 in United States?
Landed costs from Chinese suppliers rose alongside the firming FOB benchmark entering the year. Freight rate volatility, alongside prior-year weather-related logistics disruptions, added a lingering cost premium. Household detergent demand held steady entering the new year.
Indian prices averaged USD 5,970/MT in Q1 2026, up about 4.9% from Q4 2025, tracking the broader Chinese FOB benchmark increase entering the year.
Why did the price of Tetra Acetyl Ethylene Diamine change in Q1 2026 in India?
Landed costs from Chinese suppliers rose in step with the broader global benchmark entering the year. Growing domestic detergent manufacturing demand supported steady import volumes. Freight and logistics costs on import lanes stayed elevated.
Global tetra acetyl ethylene diamine prices fell sharply in the second quarter of 2025 on soft demand and inventory destocking, before recovering steadily through the remainder of the year and into H1 2026. The average opened near USD 5,562.50/MT in Q1 2025, fell to USD 5,182.50/MT in Q2 on soft demand, then rose to USD 5,296.75/MT in Q3 and USD 5,491.75/MT in Q4 2025, before climbing to USD 5,760/MT in Q1 2026 and USD 6,025/MT in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 8.3% across the six-quarter window. Rising feedstock and energy costs, alongside periodic Chinese plant maintenance and holiday shutdowns, drove most of the recovery.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 6,025.00 | +4.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 5,760.00 | +4.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 5,491.75 | +3.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 5,296.75 | +2.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 5,182.50 | -6.8% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Tetra acetyl ethylene diamine prices fell sharply in the second quarter of 2025 on soft demand and inventory destocking, before recovering steadily through the second half of the year. The global average opened near USD 5,562.50/MT in Q1 2025 and closed near USD 5,491.75/MT by Q4, a modest full-year decline of about 1.3%, masking a sharp mid-year dip and a firm late-year recovery. Soft second-quarter demand, followed by rising feedstock costs and periodic Chinese plant maintenance shutdowns, were the primary forces that defined the year.
Chinese FOB prices fell from about USD 5,000/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 4,650/MT in Q2, before recovering to USD 4,917/MT by Q4, a modest full-year decline of roughly 1.7%. Soft demand and inventory destocking drove the mid-year dip, with rising feedstock costs and plant maintenance shutdowns supporting the late-year recovery.
European prices fell from about USD 5,900/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 5,500/MT in Q2, before recovering to USD 5,820/MT by Q4, an essentially flat year that tracked the broader global cycle while holding its position as the highest-cost tracked market.
US prices fell from about USD 5,600/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 5,220/MT in Q2, before recovering to USD 5,540/MT by Q4, an essentially flat year, as import-linked pricing tracked the Chinese FOB benchmark's mid-year dip and late-year recovery.
Indian prices fell from about USD 5,750/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 5,360/MT in Q2, before recovering to USD 5,690/MT by Q4, an essentially flat year, tracking the broader import-linked cost cycle through 2025.
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Laundry detergent formulation accounts for the largest share of global demand, with dishwasher detergent formulation making up most of the remaining major use, where TAED works as a bleach activator alongside sodium percarbonate to enable effective bleaching at lower wash temperatures.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 5,390/MT in China, USD 6,380/MT in Europe, USD 6,080/MT in the United States, and USD 6,250/MT in India. Europe carries the highest cost given its role as a key production hub and its elevated energy costs, while China remains the lowest-cost FOB benchmark.
The global average fell sharply in the second quarter on soft demand and inventory destocking, before recovering through the rest of the year to close only modestly below its Q1 2025 starting level, a full-year decline of about 1.3%.
Rising ethylenediamine and acetic anhydride feedstock costs, higher energy and transportation expenses, and periodic maintenance and holiday-related shutdowns at major Chinese producers tightened supply and pushed pricing steadily higher.
The global average is expected in the USD 6,100 to 6,500/MT range for the remainder of 2026, assuming elevated feedstock and energy costs persist while detergent-sector demand stays steady.
Europe holds the highest cost given its production hub status and energy costs, India and the United States track a firm middle on import-linked pricing, and China prices lowest as the dominant FOB export benchmark.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to ethylenediamine and acetic anhydride feedstock costs, energy and processing costs at production facilities, Chinese production capacity and plant maintenance schedules, and detergent-industry demand trends.
Prices respond mainly to ethylenediamine and acetic anhydride feedstock costs, energy and processing costs at production facilities, Chinese production capacity and plant maintenance schedules, and detergent-industry demand trends.
China holds significant production capacity and supplies a large share of global export volume, while Europe remains a key specialty production hub. The United States and India rely primarily on imports to meet detergent-industry demand.
Buyers can use quarterly trend data and forward price forecasts to time contract negotiations around feedstock cost cycles, monitor Chinese plant maintenance schedules as an early supply signal, and build forward coverage ahead of anticipated freight cost increases.
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