Vinegar Price Trend and Forecast

Vinegar Regional Price Overview

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

Vinegar Price Trend for Q1 2025

During the first quarter of 2025, vinegar prices continued their upward trajectory established in previous months. While overall grocery inflation showed signs of levelling off, vinegar was among the processed food categories that experienced persistent price increases. Vinegar maintained a steady climb throughout January, February, and March.
 

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The price increases for vinegar were driven by multiple factors, including ongoing supply chain disruptions and rising production costs. As manufacturers faced higher expenses for raw materials, energy, and labor, these costs were passed on to consumers. Additionally, increased demand for vinegar products - both for culinary purposes and household cleaning applications - contributed to the price pressure.

Unlike some other grocery categories that saw price decreases during this period (such as poultry, pork, and frozen foods), vinegar prices remained resistant to downward adjustments. This resilience aligned with the broader pattern observed in processed foods and related commodities, which generally maintained higher pricing levels even as some food categories began to stabilize.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the upward trend in Vinegar prices is expected to continue into Q2’25, though potentially at a slower rate if overall food inflation continues to moderate. Much will depend on how production costs and supply chains respond to broader economic conditions and the impacts of recent tariff policies.
 

Vinegar Price Trend for the Second Half of 2024

The vinegar market in the second half of 2024 experienced price fluctuations, primarily influenced by developments in the acetic acid market, its key feedstock. Early in this period, the acetic acid market experienced a significant surge due to frequent equipment failures at major production facilities, resulting in a temporary reduction in supply. This rise in acetic acid prices likely increased production costs for vinegar producers. However, as supply improved following equipment maintenance and manufacturers adjusted prices to manage inventories, the vinegar market saw a period of price stability.

In August, the acetic acid market exhibited significant fluctuations. After an initial stabilization, prices rose sharply due to maintenance disruptions at key production sites. While this temporarily supported higher acetic acid prices, a subsequent slight decline occurred as demand remained weak. By October, acetic acid prices continued to drop, driven by weak demand and high inventory levels, further impacting upstream costs.

In the downstream vinegar market, subdued demand led producers to adjust pricing strategies to stimulate sales, resulting in a gradual decline in vinegar prices as the year progressed.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, as the year progresses, vinegar prices are likely to remain under pressure from the fluctuating acetic acid market and weak demand conditions, with price adjustments dependent on supply and demand shifts in both sectors.
 

Vinegar Price Trend for the First Half of 2024

The prices of vinegar in the first half of 2024 were influenced by fluctuations in the cost of its primary raw material, acetic acid, in the Chinese market. At the beginning of the year, acetic acid prices were relatively stable, but this stability was short-lived. Vinegar prices increased due to supply issues and logistical challenges in key production areas, resulting in slightly higher costs. Rising demand from industries such as food and beverages further intensified price pressures, complicating stabilization efforts. Nevertheless, the price trajectory remained largely range-bound during the period.

Acetic acid prices peaked in the second quarter of the year, driven by a combination of declining global inventory levels and increased demand amid supply concerns caused by global disruptions, such as the Red Sea attacks. Additionally, high seasonal demand for vinegar during the summer months contributed to the upward price trend. Toward the end of the quarter, however, prices declined again as supply levels improved and demand reduced during the monsoon season.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the vinegar price curve is expected to remain in range bound, primarily influenced by the price trajectory of feedstock acetic acid.
 

Vinegar Price Trend for the Second Half of 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the vinegar market experienced divergent trends across different regions, primarily influenced by the changing dynamics of the acetic acid market. In Asia, particularly in China and India, prices showed a consistent upward trend due to increased industrial and manufacturing activities.

The Chinese economy performed better in this period, contributing to a steady rise in vinegar prices, a trend mirrored in the Indian market. The overall sentiment in Asia was positive, with expectations of further price increases.

In contrast, Europe faced declining vinegar prices throughout the third and fourth quarters of 2023. However, the southward pace was mild in the last quarter as compared to the third. European manufacturers struggled with high interest rates and persistent inflation, compounded by the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, leading to an overall negative market outlook. Similarly, North America saw a downward trajectory in vinegar prices.

High interest rates and weak support from feedstock costs contributed to the declining prices, resulting in an underwhelming market performance. Both Europe and North America faced economic challenges that kept vinegar prices low, reflecting broader market uncertainties and lackluster conditions. Despite the regional disparities, the vinegar market displayed a complex mix of growth and decline, heavily influenced by regional economic and geopolitical factors.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price of Vinegar is estimated to follow the trail of acetic acid. The feedstock market outlook for the H1 of 2024 looks uncertain as the rising geopolitical challenges and surge in crude oil prices might change the consumer confidence and production output of vinegar.
 

Vinegar Price Trend for the First Half of 2023

Vinegar is a 4-8% solution of acetic acid, predominantly consumed in culinary practices across the world. Other than cooking, vinegar is also used for preserving and pickling foods for longer times. A double fermentation process is usually employed to convert simple sugars to ethanol and then to acetic acid in the presence of acetobacter bacteria.

During the first two quarters of 2023, mixed price trend were observed. The Lunar New Year Holidays in China boosted the food market. Demands surged, and so did vinegar prices; hence, the first quarter was very positive.

However, as production ramped up, supplies started exceeding demands by large margins, and inventories started piling; this pushed the market trend downwards in the second quarter. The suppliers were forced to discount the prices in order to retain stock movement and sales numbers. Overall, market sentiment was positive.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, a healthy market dynamic is expected for Vinegar going further in the upcoming quarter.
 

Vinegar Price Trend for the Second Half of 2022

Asia Pacific

In the Asia-Pacific region, a gradual decline in the prices of vinegar was observed. The prices declined significantly despite the stable demand from the end-user industries. The reoccurrence of covid cases leading to disturbances in the trading activities in China, along with fear of typhoons in Japan region forced the prices of vinegar to follow a downward trajectory.

Europe

The long-time shadows of high inflation rates hovered over the European region which caused the prices of vinegar to decline in the region. The prices also suffered from the surging costs of energy production. From the demand point of view, the prices had to face low interest from the downstream industries due to which certain plants had to restrict their production rates. Weak market dynamics, high costs of energy production, and low demand led to the declining trend for vinegar prices in the European market in the last two quarters of 2022.

North America

A consistent decline in the prices of vinegar was observed in the North American region in both, the third and fourth quarters of 2022. The effects of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the persistent threat of recession declined the confidence of consumers in the market. The prices were further affected by the soaring inflation rates and weak consumption of acetic acid-derived products. In the fourth quarter, the recession led to an economic slowdown in the region, deteriorating the manufacturing and production industries significantly and thus aiding in the declining price trend for vinegar.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend for Vinegar are expected to rise in the upcoming months. The positive change in prices will majorly be due to the improvement in demand and supply chain dynamics globally.

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