BASF has increased prices for its Lupranate MDI and Lupranate TDI products in ASEAN and South Asia markets, citing rising raw material, transportation, and energy costs as key drivers. The price hike takes effect immediately or as existing contract terms permit, signaling sustained upward cost pressure in the isocyanates supply chain.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oleic Acid | China | FOB | USD 1,386.24/MT | July 2026 |
| Oleic Acid | USA | CIF | USD 1,573.73/MT | July 2026 |
| Oleic Acid | Germany | CIF | USD 1,519.87/MT | July 2026 |
| Oleic Acid | India | CIF | USD 1,493.05/MT | July 2026 |
| Oleic Acid | Japan | CIF | USD 1,419.24/MT | July 2026 |
| Oleic Acid | China | FOB | USD 1,462.38/MT | June 2026 |
| Oleic Acid | USA | CIF | USD 1,617.33/MT | June 2026 |
| Oleic Acid | Germany | CIF | USD 1,583.87/MT | June 2026 |
| Oleic Acid | India | CIF | USD 1,549.93/MT | June 2026 |
| Oleic Acid | Japan | CIF | USD 1,495.23/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the prices of Oleic Acid were ~USD 1,266.63/MT in April and ~USD 1,462.00/MT in June, showing a ~15.4% increase. Asian conditions were supported by tighter fatty-acid availability and elevated energy costs early in Q2. Southeast Asian producers reduced availability of C18 oleic and stearic grades, strengthening replacement costs. Feedstock pressure moderated as Malaysian crude palm oil production increased ~18.37% month on month in April and inventories rose 1.71%, improving oleochemical supply. However, competitive vegetable-oil markets, freight expenses and continued fatty-acid demand prevented a significant correction.
Europe
In Germany, the prices of Oleic Acid were ~USD 1,392.91/MT in April and ~USD 1,583.90/MT in June, showing a ~13.7% increase. European conditions strengthened as higher Southeast Asian replacement costs and international logistics expenses raised landed costs. Later, firmer rapeseed-oil and biodiesel economics increased competition for vegetable-oil feedstocks, maintaining upward production-cost pressure. Restricted availability of competitively priced imported fatty acids also supported regional values despite cautious industrial procurement.
North America
In the United States, the prices of Oleic Acid were ~USD 1,353.63/MT in April and ~USD 1,617.30/MT in June, showing a ~19.5% increase. North America recorded the strongest increase as elevated tallow, logistics and energy costs raised delivered fatty-acid production economics. Trade investigations covering fatty-acid imports from Indonesia and Malaysia encouraged precautionary inventory building and increased supply uncertainty. Brazilian tallow shipments to the United States also increased, but strong renewable-fuel demand maintained competition for the feedstock.
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According to Procurement Resource, oleic acid conditions are expected to remain firm, with vegetable-oil competition and trade uncertainty supporting costs while improving Asian feedstock availability limits sharper gains.
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Asia
In Asia, Oleic Acid prices showed mixed movements during Q1’26 as regional supply conditions varied across importing countries. In China, prices declined by approximately 5.9% from January to March due to comfortable inventories and cautious downstream buying despite steady oleochemical demand. In Japan, prices decreased by nearly 6.8% amid subdued industrial procurement and stable supply availability. However, India recorded a 3.5% increase as steady import demand and higher shipping expenses supported market sentiment. Malaysia’s crude palm kernel oil production rose to 162,127 tonnes in March, while stocks declined to 339,687 tonnes, reflecting firm downstream offtake from oleochemicals, soaps, detergents, and confectionery applications. Higher freight and insurance costs linked to the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruption further increased regional replacement costs.
Europe
In Europe, Oleic Acid prices declined by around 8% during Q1’26 as weak industrial sentiment and cautious procurement outweighed elevated import replacement costs. The region remained dependent on imported lauric oils and palm-based derivatives for oleochemical and personal care manufacturing. Although freight and insurance costs increased after Middle East disruptions, moderate demand from detergents, cosmetics, fatty acids, and specialty fats limited stronger price support.
North America
In North America, Oleic Acid prices fell by approximately 5.5% during Q1’26 due to balanced supply conditions and measured downstream procurement. Demand from surfactants, soaps, detergents, cosmetics, lubricants, and specialty food applications remained relatively stable, while import reliance kept the market exposed to elevated Asian freight and shipping risks. Higher logistics costs prevented sharper declines despite sufficient material availability.
Oleic acid belongs to the family of monosaturated fatty acids and is a central component of several vegetable and animal fats and oils such as olive oil, canola oil, and avocados. Oleic acid is essential for sustaining cellular function, assisting in energy storage, and boosting heart health by promoting cholesterol balance. At room temperature, its structure consists of a lengthy hydrocarbon chain with a single double bond, resulting in a fluid and stable fat molecule.
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The palm kernel oil is converted to oleic acid via hydrolysis by lipase enzyme. The temperature and pressure of reaction conditions during the conversion is monitored regularly to get the highest degree of conversion as the enzymatic activity depends upon them.
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