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Glutamic Acid Price Trend Analysis 2026: Historical Prices, Latest News, Market Insights, Supply Demand Analysis & Price Drivers
Written ByUdeesha Tomar
Glutamic Acid Price Trend Q1 2024
Glutamic acid synthesis involves glucose based fermentation as the fundamental production process. Thereby, the prices are greatly dependent on the fluctuations in the feedstock glucose prices. During the first quarter of 2024, glutamic acid prices witnessed a slight downturn as the domestic demand declined relatively. Sufficient inventory stocks were primarily responsible for this behavior of prices of glutamic acid in the Asian regional markets. The international trade was faced with various challenges at different levels, and the domestic trade alone was not able to sufficiently support the price trajectory.
The demands were even more humble in the European markets compared to the Asian markets. The surge in the logistic and processing costs did provide some positive cost support, however, the easy availability and depreciation in the feedstock prices nullified their impact on the upstream costs. Given these fluctuations in the market drivers, the glutamic acid prices followed such a confined trajectory. Majorly because the prices were mostly tugged between these driving factors. Overall, an average market performance was witnessed.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, the macroeconomic indicators suggest that the prices will continue to oscillate in the coming months. The market drivers for Glutamic Acid do not suggest any notable changes going forward.
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About Glutamic Acid
Glutamic acid is a non-essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and neurotransmission. It is widely used as a flavor enhancer in the form of monosodium glutamate (MSG), providing an umami taste to foods. Besides its culinary uses, glutamic acid is utilized in pharmaceuticals, animal feed, and cosmetics. It also serves as a building block in the production of biodegradable plastics and fertilizers. Its versatility makes it valuable in various industrial and health-related applications.
Glutamic Acid Product Detail
Hs Code
292242
Chemical Formula
C5H9NO4
Cas Number
56-86-0
Molecular Weight
147.13 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Flavor enhancer (as monosodium glutamate, MSG), Nutritional supplement, Animal feed additive, Fertilizer component, Biodegradable plastic production, Pharmaceutical ingredient, Cosmetic and personal care products
Supplier Database
Ajinomoto Co. Inc., Akzo Nobel N.V., Evonik Industries AG, Sichuan Tongsheng Amino acid Co. Ltd., Hefei TNJ Chemical Industry Co. Ltd., Suzhou Yuanfang Chemical Co. Ltd., Global Bio-chem Technology Group Company Limited, Ningxia Yipin Biological Technology Co. Ltd.
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Asia Pacific
China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand
Europe
Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece
North America
United States and Canada
Latin America
Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru
Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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Glutamic Acid Production Process
- Glutamic Acid Production by fermentation of glucose in coryneform bacteria.
The glutamic acid, or L-glutamic acid, is produced by the fermentation of glucose. Glucose is an excellent carbon source, which is used for the production of glutamic acid. The production begins with fermenting glucose in the presence of a bacteria, i.e., Coryneform that leads to the generation of L- glutamic acid or glutamic acid as the final product.
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