Ethylamine Market Intelligence Report (May 27, 2026)

I. Price Dynamics
1. Triethylamine
- Benchmark Price: RMB 12,055.56/ton (as of May 25, down 0.91% from the beginning of May), currently at its annual low (yearly low: RMB 11,875/ton; yearly high: RMB 15,000/ton).
- Regional Quotation: RMB 14,700/ton for immediate delivery of 5 tons in Jinan City, Shandong Province (packaged in 150-kg drums), reflecting regional price differentials.

2. Diethylamine
- Benchmark Price: RMB 11,266.67/ton (as of May 25, down 1.46% from the beginning of May), reaching a new annual low (yearly low: RMB 11,266.67/ton; yearly high: RMB 11,950/ton).

3. Monoethylamine
- Price Range:
70% purity grade: RMB 7,500–9,200/ton (Shandong, Hubei, and other regions).
Premium/High-purity grade (99.9%): RMB 19,000–22,000/ton (Shandong, Zhejiang, and other regions).
- Monthly Volatility: Average May prices fluctuated significantly (RMB 16,500–19,000/ton); high-purity product prices remain substantially higher than standard grades.

II. Market Analysis
1. Supply Side
- Capacity Saturation: China’s total ethylamine production exceeds 200,000 tons annually—fully self-sufficient and exporting 40,000–50,000 tons—resulting in a balanced supply-demand structure.
- Technological Advantage: Ethanol amination has become the dominant production process; most domestic facilities adopt this technology, ensuring low production costs and stable product quality.

2. Demand Side
- Downstream Consumption Structure:
Agrochemicals (45% share): Triethylamine is used in herbicides such as glyphosate; monoethylamine is employed in herbicides like atrazine.
Fine Chemicals (25% share): Steady demand from dyes, rubber accelerators, surfactants, and related sectors.
Pharmaceuticals: Diethylamine is utilized in synthesizing drugs such as procaine, accounting for ~45% of diethylamine’s end-use demand.
Export-Driven Demand: Southeast Asia has emerged as the primary export destination; international trading activity has intensified.

3. Price Drivers
- Cost Support: Fluctuations in raw material prices—especially ethanol—affect production costs; however, raw material markets are currently stable.
- Seasonal Factors: The peak agricultural chemical demand season (spring ploughing) has concluded, leading to short-term demand softness.
- Competitive Landscape: Domestic capacity expansion (e.g., Dezhou Dehua Chemical’s proposed 50,000-ton/year facility) intensifies market competition.

III. Outlook and Recommendations
1. Price Trend
- Short Term: Triethylamine and diethylamine prices are likely to remain range-bound at low levels; high-purity monoethylamine prices will stay resilient due to inelastic demand.
- Medium Term: With the onset of the agrochemical industry’s restocking cycle (June–August), triethylamine demand may rebound, lifting prices toward RMB 13,000–13,500/ton.
- Long Term: By 2030, China’s ethylamine output is projected to reach 270,000 tons; expanded capacity will continue to cap pricing power, limiting average annual price growth to under 2%.

2. Risk Alerts
- Environmental Policy: Stricter implementation of 'carbon neutrality' policies could force the shutdown of outdated production capacity, triggering short-term supply tightness.
- International Trade: Demand volatility in Southeast Asia may affect export volumes; close monitoring of exchange rate fluctuations and tariff adjustments is advised.

3. Strategic Recommendations
- Downstream Users: Lock in long-term contracts for triethylamine and diethylamine at current low prices to mitigate cost volatility risk.
- Traders: Prioritize high-purity monoethylamine and expand export channel development to capitalize on inter-regional price arbitrage opportunities.
- Investors: Focus on leading enterprises with technological advantages and export qualifications (e.g., Dezhou Dehua Chemical, Liaocheng Xinli Chemical).