Effective April 1, 2026, or such later date as our applicable contracts stipulate, Stepan Company will raise LIST and OFF-LIST pricing for the products noted in the following table:
Pricing Announcements
| Product Category | Stepan Company Trade Name(s) | Price Increase ($USD/lb) |
|---|---|---|
Sulfonic Acids |
BIO-SOFT®, POLYSTEP®, PETROSTEP® |
$0.30 - $0.32 |
Alkyl Benzene Sulfonates & Dry Sulfonates |
BIO-SOFT®, POLYSTEP®, PETROSTEP®, NACCONOL®, STEPWET® |
$0.06 - $0.30 |
Short Chain Alcohol and Ether Sulfates |
STEPANOL®, POLYSTEP® |
$0.02 - $0.06 |
Lauryl Alcohol Sulfates & Dry Sulfates |
STEPANOL®, POLYSTEP®, STEPWET® |
$0.06 - $0.22 |
Low Active Alkyl Ether Sulfates |
STEOL®, CEDEPAL® |
$0.02 - $0.06 |
High Active Alkyl Ether Sulfates |
STEOL®, POLYSTEP® |
$0.07 - $0.11 |
Olefin Sulfonates & Dry Olefin Sulfonates |
BIO-TERGE® |
$0.02 - 0.07 |
Hard Sulfonates |
STEPANOL®, NINATE® |
$0.04 - $0.30 |
Sulfonated Methyl Esters |
ALPHA-STEP® |
$0.04 |
Amides |
NINOL®, HALLCOMID®, STEPOSOL® |
$0.02 - $0.07 |
Chem Specialties |
BIO-TERGE® |
$0.02 - $0.27 |
Amine Oxides |
AMMONYX® |
$0.05 - $0.07 |
Hydrotropes |
STEPANATE® |
$0.05 - $0.07 |
Methyl Esters |
STEPAN®, STEPOSOL® |
$0.09 - $0.22 |
Phosphate Esters |
POLYSTEP®, STEPFAC®, CEDEPHOS® |
$0.02 - $0.26 |
Biocidal, Industrial & Cosmetic Quats |
BTC®, PETROSTEP®, STEPANQUAT®, ONYXIDE®, AMMONYX® |
$0.04 - $0.13 |
Softeners |
ACCOSOFT®, STEPANTEX ® |
$0.08 - $0.29 |
Sulfosuccinates & Sulfosuccinate Blends |
STEPAN-MILD® |
$0.04 - $0.15 |
Alkoxylates |
BIO-SOFT®, STEPAN®, STEPANTEX®, TOXIMUL®, MAKON®, MERPOL® |
$0.02 - $0.23 |
Dry Flowable Dispersants |
STEPSPERSE® |
$0.20 - $0.22 |
Blends and derivatives of these products will increase accordingly. In addition to and independent of the price increases noted above, effective as of the date set forth above (or such later date determined by Stepan Company), Stepan Company may increase delivered pricing for certain Stepan Company products delivered via Bulk, FTL, LTL, and/or Rail in response to changes in the transportation market, which increase will be communicated via future announcements. All sales of the foregoing products are subject to Stepan Company’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale (USA), a copy of which is available upon request, unless otherwise agreed by the parties under separate contract. Please contact your Stepan Company Sales Representative for any additional information.
Effective April 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Stepan will increase the price for STEPANPOL® and TERATE® Rigid Polyester Polyols used in the Americas by $0.05 per pound. This increase is necessary due to the continued escalation in raw material costs.
Please contact your Stepan Company sales representative to learn more about the price increase.
Effective April 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Stepan will increase the price for STEPANPOL® and TERATE® Rigid Polyester Polyols used in Europe by €300/MT. This increase is a direct consequence of the conflict in the Middle East and the rapid increase of raw material, freight, and energy costs. Please contact your Stepan Company sales representative to learn more about the price increase.
Effective April 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Stepan will increase the price for STEPANPOL® CASE and SPECIALTY Polyester Polyols supplied from Europe by €300/MT. This increase is a direct consequence of the conflict in the Middle East and the rapid increase of raw material, freight, and energy costs. Please contact your Stepan Company sales representative to learn more about the price increase.
Effective April 1, 2026, or as contracts allow, Stepan will increase the price of RUCOTE® powder resins by $0.10 per pound. This increase is necessary due to the continued escalation in raw material costs. Please contact your Stepan Company sales representative to learn more about the price increase.
Effective November 1, 2024, or such later date as our applicable contracts stipulate, Stepan Company will raise LIST and OFF-LIST pricing for the products noted in the following table:
| Product Category | Stepan Company Trade Name(s) | Price Increase ($USD/lb) |
|---|---|---|
| Medium Chain Triglycerides | NEOBEE® | $0.26 - $1.26 |
Blends and derivatives of these products will increase accordingly. In addition to and independent of the price increases noted above, effective as of the effective date set forth above (or such later date determined by Stepan Company), Stepan Company may increase delivered pricing for certain Stepan Company products delivered via Bulk, FTL, LTL, and/or Rail in response to changes in the transportation market, which increase will be communicated via future announcements. All sales of the foregoing products are subject to Stepan Company’s Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale (USA), a copy of which is available upon request, unless otherwise agreed by the parties under separate contract. Please contact your Stepan Company Sales Representative for any additional information.