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Palmitic Acid Price Trend Analysis 2026: Historical Prices, Supply Demand Analysis, Latest News, Market Insights & Price Drivers
Written ByPrakhar Panchbhaiya
Palmitic Acid Price Trend Q1 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price (USD/MT) | Time Period |
| Palmitic Acid | China | FOB | USD 1147/MT | January 2026 |
| Palmitic Acid | India | CIF | USD 1256/MT | January 2026 |
| Palmitic Acid | USA | CIF | USD 1232/MT | January 2026 |
| Palmitic Acid | Germany | CIF | USD 1269/MT | January 2026 |
| Palmitic Acid | Japan | CIF | USD 1189/MT | January 2026 |
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- Palmitic acid prices in Asia moved upward in Q1’26, supported by firm palm-based feedstock costs and steady buying from major consuming markets.
- Feedstock pressure came from crude palm oil tightness earlier in the quarter, though Malaysia’s crude palm oil output improved in March.
- Downstream demand stayed firm from food, personal care, soaps, surfactants, and oleochemical applications, supporting routine procurement.
Palmitic acid in Asia showed a firm trend during Q1’26, mainly driven by stronger crude palm oil feedstock values and steady downstream consumption. In China, palm-based feedstock costs increased from January to March, supported by tighter availability from producing countries, firm market sentiment, and improved demand from the food sector. In India, the market also strengthened as buying interest improved, with palm oil remaining attractive in the edible oil segment and import-side purchasing staying steady. Feedstock availability began improving toward the end of the quarter, as Malaysia’s crude palm oil production rose by 7.21% month-on-month to 1,376,849 tonnes in March, which helped ease some supply concerns but did not fully offset earlier tightness. Downstream demand from food emulsifiers, cosmetics, soaps, detergents, and industrial oleochemicals remained stable, preventing any major correction.
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According to Procurement Resource, palmitic acid prices are expected to remain firm but range-bound, as steady demand supports the market while improving palm oil output may limit sharper gains.
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About Palmitic Acid
Palmitic acid is a common saturated fatty acid found in animals, plants, and microorganisms. It is a white, waxy solid at room temperature and is primarily used in the manufacture of soaps, cosmetics, and detergents due to its surfactant properties. In the food industry, it serves as an emulsifier and is also used to produce candles and lubricants. Palmitic acid plays a role in metabolism as a component of cell membranes and is abundant in palm oil and meat fats.
Palmitic Acid Product Detail
Hs Code
29157010
Chemical Formula
C16H32O2
Cas Number
57-10-3
Molecular Weight
256.424 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Soap Manufacturing, Cosmetics and Personal Care Products, Food Industry as an Emulsifier, Candle Production, Lubricants and Greases, Pharmaceuticals, Rubber Manufacturing
Supplier Database
Wilmar International, KLK Oleo, IOI Oleochemical, PT Sumi Asih Oleochemical, PT.Cisadane Raya Chemicals, Shuangma Chemical, VVF, Pacific Oleo, Twin Rivers Technologies, PT. Musim Mas
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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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Palmitic Acid Production Process
- Palmitic Acid Production by solvent extraction method.
The preparation process is initiated by deacidifying palm oil obtained from palm trees. The process is initiated by treating palm oil with ethanol, which results in deacidifying palm oil on heating and results in the production of palmitic acid as the final product.
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