Detergent Alcohol Price Trend 2026: Index, Demand, Chart and Forecast
According to ChemAnalyst , The Detergent Alcohol Prices in North America moved lower during the second quarter of 2026, with the United States recording a quarter-over-quarter decline in its Detergent Alcohol Price Index. The primary factor behind this downward movement was softer downstream demand from detergent, home-care, and personal-care manufacturers. Although production costs remained exposed to inflationary pressure, comfortable inventories, adequate domestic production, and improved import availability prevented supply-side constraints from supporting prices. During May and June 2026, purchasing activity from downstream manufacturers remained subdued. Buyers generally maintained cautious procurement strategies and avoided building substantial inventories amid expectations of sufficient availability. This restrained spot-market activity and reduced the ability of producers and distributors to pass higher operating costs through to customers. At the same time, the broader US pr...