Sorbic acid prices in the USA reached USD 3596/MT in June 2026 during the second quarter. Higher ocean freight increased the landed cost of imported material and raised replacement costs for distributors. Port congestion and slower inland transportation tightened prompt availability for buyers. Steady demand from food preservation, beverage, bakery, and packaged food applications allowed suppliers to pass more logistics costs into offers.
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China Sorbic Acid Prices Movement 2026
Sorbic acid prices in China stood at USD 3344/MT in June 2026, the end of the second quarter. Temporary environmental inspections reduced available production and tightened prompt export supply. Improved export inquiries from major overseas markets helped producers hold firmer offers and limit discounting. Restocking demand from buyers absorbed additional Chinese cargoes and supported stronger exporter margins.
Germany Sorbic Acid Prices Movement 2026
Germany recorded sorbic acid prices of USD 3906/MT in June 2026 during the second quarter. Tighter Asian export offers raised replacement costs for importers and distributors. Container shortages, shipping delays, and higher freight expenses reduced the availability of competitively priced prompt cargoes. Firmer utility and handling costs faced by domestic buyers also supported higher delivered quotations.
France Sorbic Acid Prices Movement 2026
In France, sorbic acid prices reached USD 4014/MT in June 2026. European import replacement costs rose while Asian suppliers kept export quotations firm. Freight pressure, container constraints, and longer delivery schedules increased the cost of replenishing distributor inventories. Regional supply remained heavily dependent on overseas producers, which limited the flexibility of French buyers in sourcing prompt material.
India Sorbic Acid Prices Movement 2026
India saw a milder increase, with sorbic acid prices at USD 3178/MT in June 2026. Domestic buyers balanced adequate import availability against gradually firmer replacement costs. Steady procurement from packaged food, bakery, beverage, and pharmaceutical users supported routine inventory replenishment. Stronger export demand from other destinations reduced the scope for sustained discounting later in the quarter.
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What is Sorbic Acid?
Sorbic acid is an unsaturated organic acid with the chemical formula C6H8O2 and a molecular weight of 112.13 g/mol. It appears as a white crystalline solid with a mild odor and dissolves more readily in alcohol and organic solvents than in water. Commercial production commonly involves the reaction of crotonaldehyde with ketene, followed by purification. Its main function is antimicrobial preservation against molds, yeasts, and fungi.
Factors Affecting Sorbic Acid Prices
Sorbic acid prices depend on ocean freight, container availability, port congestion, and inland transportation, as Europe and North America depend on Asian supply. Environmental inspections in China can limit production and export availability, while overseas restocking supports exporter offers. Demand from food, beverage, bakery, and pharmaceutical users, along with regulatory standards for food-grade additives and raw material costs, also shapes pricing.
Supply and Prices Overview – Q2 2026
Supply availability tightened in the second quarter of 2026 across import dependent regions. Europe has limited regional production, while North America stays strongly exposed to Asian supply. In China, temporary environmental inspections reduced available operating capacity and tightened prompt export supply. Feedstock conditions stayed relatively stable, so upward pressure came mainly from tighter availability, export demand, and firmer supplier quotations.
Sorbic Acid Price Index
The sorbic acid price index moved upward in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region during the second quarter of 2026. European and North American indices rose on higher import replacement costs and freight pressure. In Asia Pacific, firmer conditions in China and positive movement in India led the increase, supported by tighter export supply and overseas restocking demand.
Sorbic Acid Market News – Q2 2026
A recent study compared adipic acid with sorbic acid to examine how carboxylate chemistry affects crystal formation of hydroxyapatite, a mineral used in biomedical, agricultural, and environmental applications. Adipic acid supported complete hydroxyapatite formation, whereas sorbic acid retained brushite and monetite intermediates, producing mixed phases and larger crystallites. The findings could support improved design of calcium phosphate materials for bone regeneration, drug delivery, fertilizers, and pollutant removal.
Sorbic Acid Price Trend – Q2 2026
Sorbic acid prices rose across all five tracked markets in the second quarter of 2026. June prices reached USD 3596/MT in the USA, USD 3344/MT in China, USD 3906/MT in Germany, USD 4014/MT in France, and USD 3178/MT in India. India recorded a milder increase than the other markets. Higher freight costs and tighter prompt availability were central to movements in the USA, Germany, and France.
Future Outlook for Sorbic Acid
IMARC Group projects the global sorbic acid industry, valued at USD 560.4 Million in 2025, to reach USD 840.7 Million by 2034, at a CAGR of 4.47% during 2026-2034. Expansion is expected to be driven by growing use in processed food and beverages, rising use in cosmetics and personal care products, and pharmaceutical applications.
Current Demand for Sorbic Acid
Demand for sorbic acid remained steady in the second quarter of 2026 across beverage, bakery, processed food, dairy, and food preservation applications, as manufacturers maintained regular purchasing programs. Pharmaceutical and personal care users also continued procurement across major consuming markets. Distributor inventory rebuilding in North America and restocking from overseas buyers added to purchasing activity.
Uses of Sorbic Acid
Sorbic acid is used mainly as an antimicrobial preservative, with applications across several industries:
- Food and beverages, bakery products, dairy products, sauces, and processed foods
- Cosmetics, personal care formulations, and pharmaceuticals
- Animal feed
- Plastics, polymers, and adhesives
- Leather processing and textile applications
- Salts such as potassium sorbate, sodium sorbate, and calcium sorbate, used as preservatives
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- Factors influencing the Price Trends
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- Competitive Landscape
- Recent Developments
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