Itaconic Acid Price Trend and Forecast

Regional Price Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Itaconic Acid in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

Itaconic Acid Price Trend for the Second Half of 2023

The itaconic acid price trend mimicked the market behavior of its feedstock material, citric acid, very closely during the second half of 2023. The beginning of H2 was cold as the inventories were high, so the prices were still discounted. However, as the demands remained stable, the market dynamics started to improve steadily and inclined throughout the rest of the third quarter. However, the market situation reversed again in the final quarter. This time, the demands started to decline again, pressurizing the inventories.

Itaconic Acid Price Trends and Forecast

The coating and chemical industries were struggling because of a lowered customer interest. The freight interruptions also had a role in disturbing the global trade dynamics. Overall, varying market performance was experienced in H2’23.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the Itaconic Acid price trends are likely to remain at the lower end for some time in the coming months. Since the inventories are overflowing and the demand is regular, the prices will continue to fluctuate.

Itaconic Acid Price Trend for the First Half of 2023

Itaconic Acid is obtained by processing Citric Acid, so it closely follows any fluctuations in citric acid prices along with the market demands from the downstream chemical, agrochemical, adhesive, coating, and other related industries.

As the markets and manufacturing activities started reviving in the Asian region, particularly China, after a long halt because of the COVID-19 restrictions, the market posed fresh demands. Also, the Lunar New Year holidays boosted the market offtakes. With constantly moving inventories, the market performed very positively throughout the said period. Itaconic Acid prices wavered in an upward direction, supported by good demands and high feedstock prices. Overall, positive market sentiments were observed.

Analyst insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend for Itaconic Acid are expected to continue fluctuating since the downstream demands continue to remain unsettled.

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Itaconic acid, also known as methylidene-succinic acid, is an organic acid. This dicarboxylic acid is a white solid that is water, ethanol, and acetone soluble. Itaconic acid was usually made by the distillation of citric acid, but it is now generated by the process of fermentation.

Product Details

Report Features Details
Product Name Itaconic Acid
Industrial Uses Adhesives and sealant chemicals, Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal), Intermediates, Paint additives and coating additives, Plasticizers
Chemical Formula C5H6O4
Synonyms Methylidenebutanedioic acid, 2-Methylenesuccinic acid, Methylenesuccinic acid, 1-Propene-2-3-dicarboxylic acid
Molecular Weight 130.099 g·mol−1
Supplier Database Itaconix Corporation, Qingdao Langyatai, Zhejiang Guoguang, Alpha Chemika, Shandong Kaison, Jinan Huaming, Iwata Chemical
Region/Countries Covered 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
Currency US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
Supplier Database Availability Yes
Customization Scope The report can be customized as per the requirements of  the customer
Post-Sale Analyst Support 360-degree analyst support after report delivery


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Production Processes

  • Production of Itaconic Acid from Citric Acid; via Fermentation of Glucose

Citric acid cycle intermediate cis-aconitate, which is created from citric acid, produces itaconic acid. Itaconic acid can be made from sugars like glucose since it is linked to the citric acid cycle.

Methodology

The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).

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