Asia
Asian CAPB prices remained stable-to-firm during Q1’26, supported by palm and coconut-linked feedstock pressure. Coconut oil availability improved, but higher biodiesel consumption limited exportable supply and kept lauric oil costs supported. USDA FAS projected Philippine coconut oil production to rise 2.1% to 1.67 MMT in MY 2025/26. China’s daily-use goods demand also supported surfactant consumption, as online retail sales of daily necessities rose 3.6%, while online goods sales increased 7.5%. Higher freight and fuel costs after the Hormuz disruption added pressure to landed costs for imported oleochemical intermediates.
Europe
European CAPB prices were firm in Q1’26 due to higher energy, processing, and import costs. Euro area industrial producer prices rose 3.4% month-on-month in March, while energy prices increased 11.1%, raising costs for surfactant production, blending, packaging, and distribution. Demand from personal care and home care stayed stable, supported by non-food retail activity. However, buyers limited spot restocking and focused on contracted volumes, preventing sharper gains.
North America
North American CAPB prices were mostly steady with mild firmness. Feedstock and freight costs supported the market, but local downstream pricing showed limited movement. The U.S. soap and cleaning compound manufacturing PPI moved from 190.049 in January to 190.215 in March, indicating slight cost pass-through. Demand from shampoo, body wash, liquid hand soap, and household cleaners remained stable, but balanced supply kept price increases moderate.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, CAPB prices may remain stable-to-firm if lauric oil, freight, and energy costs stay elevated. Stronger personal-care and detergent demand could support further firmness.
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Asia
In 2025, the Asian CAPB market remained fundamentally supported by robust demand from the personal care, home care, and detergent sectors. Demand growth across India, China, and Southeast Asia was driven by increasing consumption of sulfate-free shampoos, liquid soaps, and premium cleansing products incorporating mild surfactants such as CAPB. Market conditions were influenced by fluctuations in coconut oil and palm kernel oil derivatives, the primary feedstocks used in CAPB production, as weather-related disruptions and tightening vegetable oil supplies periodically affected raw material availability. Manufacturers also faced growing sustainability and traceability requirements from downstream customers, prompting greater focus on certified and responsibly sourced feedstocks. While regional production remained adequate, procurement activity strengthened during the second half of the year as buyers sought to secure supply amid uncertainty surrounding feedstock markets and global shipping conditions. Overall, the market was characterized by healthy downstream demand, periodic raw material volatility, and increasing emphasis on sustainable sourcing.
Europe
The European CAPB market maintained a firm outlook throughout 2025, supported by resilient demand from the cosmetics, personal care, and household cleaning industries. Consumer preference for mild, biodegradable, and naturally derived surfactants continued to encourage CAPB adoption in premium formulations. Regulatory focus on sustainable ingredients and environmentally responsible supply chains remained a key market driver, leading manufacturers to prioritize certified raw materials and lower-carbon sourcing strategies. Import dependence for coconut- and palm-based feedstocks exposed the market to global supply fluctuations, while elevated operating and compliance costs continued to influence production economics. Despite broader economic uncertainty across parts of Europe, demand from hygiene and personal care applications remained stable, helping maintain balanced market fundamentals and supporting long-term consumption growth.
North America
In North America, the CAPB market experienced steady growth in 2025, driven by sustained demand from personal care, household cleaning, and institutional hygiene applications. The continued shift toward clean-label, sulfate-free, and plant-based formulations supported CAPB consumption across major consumer product categories. Supply conditions improved relative to previous years, supported by stable imports of key feedstocks and more efficient logistics networks. However, market participants remained attentive to developments in global coconut oil and palm kernel oil markets, as weather-related supply constraints and changing trade flows occasionally affected feedstock availability.
CAPB or Cocamidopropyl betaine, a mixture of closely related organic compounds, is a fatty acid amide. It is extracted from dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) and coconut oil. In appearance, it is a pale-yellow coloured viscous solution. Cocamidopropyl betaine is widely utilised as a surfactant in personal care products as it is mild in nature.
C19H38N2O3
Laundry detergents and home care products, Furnishing Care Products, Fabric, Textile, Leather Products, Laundry and Dishwashing Products, Personal Care Products, Sporting Equipment
4292-10-8, {[3-(Dodecanoylamino)propyl](dimethyl)ammonio}acetate, 2-[(3-Dodecanamidopropyl)dimethylaminio]acetate
Unilever PLC, Evonik Industries AG, Kao Corporation, EOC Group, Stepan Company, Miwon Commercial Co., Ltd, Prasol Chemicals Pvt. Ltd
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CAPB is produced in two steps, where the first step utilises a reaction between DMAPA and fatty acids, particularly obtained from coconut oil or palm kernel oil. This results in DMAPA’s selective addition, transforming primary amine present in it to amide. Finally, the remaining tertiary amine in DMAPA is reacted with chloroacetic acid to produce a quaternary ammonium centre, thus giving out CAPB.
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