Citrulline Price Trend and Forecast 2026-2027

Citrulline prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 0.6% in Q3 2026 to USD 17.0/KG from USD 16.9/KG in Q2, as firm fermentation substrate and energy costs and steady sports nutrition and pharmaceutical demand kept offers modestly higher. US prices rose 0.6% to USD 16.0/KG, while China prices rose 0.9% to USD 10.8/KG. Globally, the average rose from USD 14.3/KG in Q2 to USD 14.4/KG in Q3, a 0.7% gain, following a gain of 0.7% in Q2. For H2 2026, this market is expected to stay firm, with fermentation substrate and energy costs and steady sports nutrition and pharmaceutical demand supporting prices.

Citrulline, mainly L-citrulline and citrulline malate, is a non-essential amino acid found in watermelon that the body converts to arginine, produced by fermentation or synthesis, and sold as a white crystalline powder. It is used in sports nutrition and pre-workout supplements, in cardiovascular and erectile health products, and in pharmaceutical and medical nutrition formulas. Because fermentation substrates such as corn glucose and energy are the main inputs, this market follows corn and glucose prices, energy costs, and demand from sports nutrition and supplement makers. Fermentation substrate and energy costs, sports nutrition and supplement demand, and capacity are what drive prices in this market.

Citrulline Price Forecast for 2026

The outlook for Citrulline through the end of 2026 stays firm, with fermentation substrate and energy costs elevated and demand from sports nutrition and pharmaceutical users steady. Buyers are expected to keep procurement plans flexible, tracking feedstock and freight conditions closely through the fourth quarter. Contract negotiations for the coming months are likely to hinge on how feedstock costs and demand evolve.

The main upside risk is higher fermentation substrate and energy costs. The main downside risk is easing feedstock costs and weaker demand. Buyers are expected to keep procurement plans flexible, tracking feedstock and freight conditions closely through the fourth quarter. Contract negotiations for the coming months are likely to hinge on how feedstock costs and demand evolve.

For the Quarter Ending September 2026

Citrulline Prices Q3 2026:

• Germany: USD 17.0/KG
• United States: USD 16.0/KG
• India: USD 13.0/KG
• China: USD 10.8/KG

Citrulline Prices in Germany

Germany Citrulline prices averaged USD 17.0/KG in Q3 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 0.6% from USD 16.9/KG in Q2, as steady demand from sports nutrition and pharmaceutical kept this market at the top of the range. Buyers continued to absorb the higher offers, with procurement activity staying steady through September and inventories remaining broadly balanced across the supply chain.

Why did the price of Citrulline change in Q3 2026 in Germany?

German sports nutrition and pharmaceutical makers kept steady orders, and firm fermentation substrate and energy costs held offers firm. Producers passed through input cost changes while downstream demand remained steady. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Citrulline Prices in United States

United States Citrulline prices averaged USD 16.0/KG in Q3 2026, up 0.6% from USD 15.9/KG in Q2, as steady demand from supplement and sports nutrition supported pricing. Converters and distributors kept order books active through the quarter, accepting the firmer quotations rather than delaying purchases into the fourth quarter. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move.

Why did the price of Citrulline change in Q3 2026 in United States?

US supplement and sports nutrition makers kept orders steady, while imports remained costly. Producers passed through input cost changes while downstream demand remained steady. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move.

Citrulline Prices in India

India Citrulline prices averaged USD 13.0/KG in Q3 2026, up 0.8% from USD 12.9/KG in Q2, as growing nutraceutical output lifted offers. Suppliers held offers firm while spot availability stayed limited, which kept sentiment constructive heading into the final quarter of the year. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Why did the price of Citrulline change in Q3 2026 in India?

Indian nutraceutical makers expanded purchasing as output grew, and imported intermediates remained costly. Producers passed through input cost changes while downstream demand remained steady. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active.

Citrulline Prices in China

China Citrulline prices averaged USD 10.8/KG in Q3 2026, the lowest of the four regions, up 0.9% from USD 10.7/KG in Q2, as large-scale capacity kept this market the most affordable. Contract negotiations for the fourth quarter opened with sellers seeking further increases, reflecting the tighter cost structure that producers faced through the period. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active.

Why did the price of Citrulline change in Q3 2026 in China?

Chinese producers raised offers modestly as fermentation substrate and energy costs firmed, while ample capacity limited the increase. Producers passed through input cost changes while downstream demand remained steady. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

For the Quarter Ending June 2026

Citrulline Prices Q2 2026:

• Germany: USD 16.9/KG
• United States: USD 15.9/KG
• India: USD 12.9/KG
• China: USD 10.7/KG

Citrulline Prices in Germany

Germany prices rose 0.6% in Q2 2026 to USD 16.9/KG from USD 16.8/KG in Q1, the highest of any region tracked here, as firm input costs and steady demand supported offers. Quarter-end offers reflected the elevated cost base carried over from the first quarter, with demand holding firm and sellers reluctant to concede ground through June.

Why did the price of Citrulline change in Q2 2026 in Germany?

In Q2, firmer input costs, tied to the energy market disruption that began in the first quarter, kept production expenses elevated. German offers held firm as input costs stayed elevated. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active.

Citrulline Prices in United States

United States prices rose 0.6% in Q2 2026 to USD 15.9/KG from USD 15.8/KG in Q1, within the middle of the range tracked here, as steady demand supported offers. Quarter-end offers reflected the elevated cost base carried over from the first quarter, with demand holding firm and sellers reluctant to concede ground through June. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active.

Why did the price of Citrulline change in Q2 2026 in United States?

In Q2, firmer input costs, tied to the energy market disruption that began in the first quarter, kept production expenses elevated. US offers held firm as demand stayed steady. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Citrulline Prices in India

India prices rose 0.8% in Q2 2026 to USD 12.9/KG from USD 12.8/KG in Q1, within the middle of the range tracked here, as growing demand lifted offers. Quarter-end offers reflected the elevated cost base carried over from the first quarter, with demand holding firm and sellers reluctant to concede ground through June. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move.

Why did the price of Citrulline change in Q2 2026 in India?

In Q2, firmer input costs, tied to the energy market disruption that began in the first quarter, kept production expenses elevated. Indian offers rose as demand grew. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move.

Citrulline Prices in China

China prices rose 0.9% in Q2 2026 to USD 10.7/KG from USD 10.6/KG in Q1, the lowest of the four regions, as input costs lifted offers while capacity capped gains. Quarter-end offers reflected the elevated cost base carried over from the first quarter, with demand holding firm and sellers reluctant to concede ground through June.

Why did the price of Citrulline change in Q2 2026 in China?

In Q2, firmer input costs, tied to the energy market disruption that began in the first quarter, kept production expenses elevated. Chinese producers passed through higher costs only gradually. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active.

Quarterly Citrulline Price Trends

Global Citrulline prices eased gradually through most of 2025, before holding steady in Q1 2026 as higher input costs tied to the Middle East disruption pushed production expenses sharply higher, an environment that carried into Q2 and then firmed modestly in Q3 across the regions tracked in this report. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move.

What was Citrulline Price in 2025?

Citrulline eased across the markets covered in this report through 2025, tracking moderating feedstock costs alongside steady demand, with the strongest annual move recorded in Germany before the stable Q1 2026 and the Q3 2026 developments that followed. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Citrulline Prices in Germany in 2025

Germany prices eased from about USD 17.0/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 16.7/KG by Q4, a decline of roughly 1.8%, the strongest annual move of the four regions. Softer input costs and ample supply weighed on pricing through the year. Buyers and sellers tracked moderating feedstock costs alongside steady demand closely through the year, and the pattern left this market positioned for the stable Q1 2026 that followed.

Citrulline Prices in United States in 2025

United States prices eased from about USD 16.0/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 15.7/KG by Q4, a decline of roughly 1.9%. Softer input costs and ample supply weighed on pricing through the year. Buyers and sellers tracked moderating feedstock costs alongside steady demand closely through the year, and the pattern left this market positioned for the stable Q1 2026 that followed.

Citrulline Prices in India in 2025

India prices eased from about USD 13.0/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 12.7/KG by Q4, a decline of roughly 2.3%. Softer input costs and ample supply weighed on pricing through the year. Buyers and sellers tracked moderating feedstock costs alongside steady demand closely through the year, and the pattern left this market positioned for the stable Q1 2026 that followed.

Citrulline Prices in China in 2025

China prices eased from about USD 10.8/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 10.5/KG by Q4, a decline of roughly 2.8%, the smallest annual move of the four regions. Softer input costs and ample supply weighed on pricing through the year. Buyers and sellers tracked moderating feedstock costs alongside steady demand closely through the year, and the pattern left this market positioned for the stable Q1 2026 that followed.

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