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Heptyl Undecylenate prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 6.0% in H1 2026, recovering from USD 12.902/KG in Q1 to USD 13.676/KG in Q2 as undecylenic acid feedstock cost firming and recovering cosmetics and personal care emollient procurement reversed the seasonal Q1 dip that followed two consecutive quarters of gains through Q3 and Q4 2025. Globally, the average rose from USD 9.686/KG in Q1 to USD 10.267/KG in Q2, a 6.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 10.32-11.65/KG is expected, with continued support from cosmetics emollient and antifungal skin care demand recovery and undecylenic acid feedstock cost firming.
Heptyl Undecylenate is a synthetic fatty acid ester produced by Fischer esterification of undecylenic acid (10-undecenoic acid, a C11 omega-unsaturated fatty acid derived from castor oil pyrolysis) with 1-heptanol under acid or titanate catalyst conditions, followed by washing, neutralisation, and vacuum stripping to yield a colourless to pale yellow oily liquid with emollient, light skin feel, and mild antifungal activity properties. Undecylenic acid from castor oil pyrolysis provides the key fatty acid, with esterification purity governed by catalyst and vacuum stripping to meet cosmetic ingredient specification. The largest pull comes from cosmetic and personal care product formulation, where Heptyl Undecylenate serves as a skin-conditioning emollient contributing light dry skin feel, sebum regulation, and mild Malassezia antifungal activity in leave-on skincare, hair care, sun care, and scalp treatment formulations. Nail care antifungal treatment formulation, specialty deodorant antimicrobial and skin-conditioning applications, and medical device coating use add further demand. Undecylenic acid and heptanol feedstock costs, cosmetics emollient sector demand, and personal care antifungal formulation activity all feed into the price.
The balance of supply and demand for Heptyl Undecylenate through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Cosmetics emollient and antifungal personal care formulation procurement maintained consistent buying. Undecylenic acid and heptanol feedstock cost firming continued to support the esterification production floor.
The main upside risk is a castor oil or undecylenic acid cost spike raising Heptyl Undecylenate production economics above the forecast range. The main downside risk is weaker cosmetics or personal care demand softening emollient procurement below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 10.32 - 11.65 | Cosmetics emollient demand and feedstock support |
| United States | 11.31 - 12.76 | Skincare and antifungal demand firm buying |
| China | 7.77 - 8.77 | Lower cost base keeps China most affordable |
| Germany | 13.76 - 15.52 | Energy and feedstock costs maintain premium |
| India | 10.77 - 12.15 | Personal care export demand supports firm middle |
US Heptyl Undecylenate prices averaged USD 11.242/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 10.606/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering cosmetics emollient and antifungal personal care procurement and firmer undecylenic acid feedstock costs drove the Q2 recovery from the seasonal Q1 dip.
Why did the price of Heptyl Undecylenate change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Recovering skincare emollient and antifungal formulation procurement lifted buying. Firmer undecylenic acid and heptanol feedstock costs raised the esterification production floor. Nail care and scalp treatment demand added support near USD 11.242/KG.
Chinese Heptyl Undecylenate prices averaged USD 7.721/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 7.284/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering domestic cosmetics and export personal care procurement and firmer undecylenic acid feedstock costs drove the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Heptyl Undecylenate change in Q2 2026 in China?
Recovering cosmetics emollient and export personal care procurement lifted buying. Firmer undecylenic acid feedstock costs raised the production floor. Lower manufacturing costs kept China most affordable near USD 7.721/KG.
German Heptyl Undecylenate prices averaged USD 13.676/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 12.902/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among tracked markets. Energy-elevated specialty ester production costs and recovering European cosmetics and personal care procurement drove the Q2 firming.
Why did the price of Heptyl Undecylenate change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Recovering European cosmetics emollient and antifungal formulation procurement maintained buying. Firmer energy and undecylenic acid feedstock costs sustained the elevated specialty ester production floor near USD 13.676/KG.
Indian Heptyl Undecylenate prices averaged USD 10.698/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 10.093/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering personal care export and domestic cosmetics procurement and firmer undecylenic acid feedstock costs drove the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Heptyl Undecylenate change in Q2 2026 in India?
Recovering personal care export and cosmetics procurement lifted buying. Firmer undecylenic acid and heptanol feedstock costs raised the floor. Antifungal and scalp care demand added support near USD 10.698/KG.
US prices averaged USD 10.606/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Seasonal cosmetics and personal care emollient procurement moderation and inventory drawdown before the Q2 recovery eased the market.
Why did the price of Heptyl Undecylenate change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Seasonal cosmetics emollient procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Buyers drew down inventory before Q2 personal care season restocking. The market eased to USD 10.606/KG before the Q2 recovery.
Chinese prices averaged USD 7.284/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Seasonal cosmetics export and personal care procurement moderation and inventory drawdown eased the market before the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Heptyl Undecylenate change in Q1 2026 in China?
Seasonal cosmetics and personal care procurement moderation reduced buying. Inventory drawdown before Q2 restocking softened demand. The market eased to USD 7.284/KG before the Q2 recovery.
German prices averaged USD 12.902/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Seasonal European cosmetics and personal care procurement moderation and inventory drawdown eased the market before the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Heptyl Undecylenate change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Seasonal European cosmetics and personal care procurement moderation reduced buying. Inventory drawdown before Q2 restocking eased the market near USD 12.902/KG before the Q2 recovery.
Indian prices averaged USD 10.093/KG in Q1 2026, easing about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Seasonal personal care export and cosmetics procurement moderation and inventory drawdown eased the market before the Q2 recovery.
Why did the price of Heptyl Undecylenate change in Q1 2026 in India?
Seasonal personal care and cosmetics procurement moderation eased buying urgency. Inventory drawdown before Q2 restocking softened demand. The market eased to USD 10.093/KG before the Q2 recovery.
Global Heptyl Undecylenate prices firmed in Q3 and Q4 2025 on recovering cosmetics emollient demand and feedstock cost firming, then eased in Q1 2026 on seasonal procurement moderation, before recovering in Q2 2026. The average rose from USD 9.50/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 9.690/KG in Q3, USD 9.884/KG in Q4, eased to USD 9.686/KG in Q1 2026, then firmed to USD 10.267/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 8.1% over the window. Undecylenic acid feedstock cost cycles and cosmetics and personal care sector procurement seasonality drove the overall price pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 10.267 | +6.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 9.686 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 9.884 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 9.690 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 9.500 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Heptyl Undecylenate prices firmed through 2025 on recovering cosmetics emollient demand and undecylenic acid feedstock cost firming. The global average opened near USD 9.310/KG in Q1 2025 and rose to USD 9.884/KG by Q4, a full-year gain of about 6.2%. Skincare and antifungal personal care product growth and castor oil supply dynamics drove the sustained upward trend.
US prices firmed from about USD 10.194/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 10.823/KG by Q4, a gain of about 6.2%. Cosmetics emollient and antifungal personal care demand and undecylenic acid feedstock firming drove the rise.
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 6.997/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 7.432/KG by Q4, a gain of about 6.2%. Growing cosmetics export and personal care demand and undecylenic acid feedstock cycles drove the sustained trend.
German prices firmed from about USD 12.403/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 13.165/KG by Q4, a gain of about 6.1%. Energy-elevated specialty ester costs and recovering European cosmetics and personal care demand drove the firming.
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 9.731/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 10.337/KG by Q4, a gain of about 6.2%. Growing personal care export and domestic cosmetics demand and undecylenic acid feedstock firming drove the trend.
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*While we strive to always give you current and accurate information, the numbers depicted on the website are indicative and may differ from the actual numbers in the main report. At Expert Market Research, we aim to bring you the latest insights and trends in the market. Using our analyses and forecasts, stakeholders can understand the market dynamics, navigate challenges, and capitalize on opportunities to make data-driven strategic decisions.*
Cosmetic and personal care product formulation takes the largest share globally. Heptyl Undecylenate serves as a skin-conditioning emollient with light dry skin feel, sebum regulation, and mild Malassezia antifungal activity in leave-on skincare, hair care, and scalp treatment formulations. Nail care antifungal treatment and specialty deodorant and antimicrobial applications also consume significant volumes.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 11.242/KG in the United States, USD 7.721/KG in China, USD 13.676/KG in Germany, and USD 10.698/KG in India. Germany carries the highest cost due to energy and specialty ester feedstock input premiums.
The global average eased from USD 9.884/KG in Q4 2025 to USD 9.686/KG in Q1 2026 on seasonal procurement moderation before recovering to USD 10.267/KG in Q2, a 6.0% gain. Cosmetics emollient and antifungal demand recovery and feedstock cost firming drove the Q2 rebound.
Seasonal cosmetics and personal care emollient procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Buyers drew down contracted inventory ahead of Q2 spring personal care season restocking. The market eased to USD 9.686/KG before the Q2 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 10.32 to 11.65/KG range for H2 2026, with support from cosmetics emollient and antifungal formulation demand, skincare and scalp treatment procurement, and undecylenic acid feedstock cost firming.
Germany holds the highest cost on energy and specialty ester feedstock input premiums. The United States and India hold a firm middle, and China prices lowest on lower manufacturing costs and undecylenic acid feedstock access.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to undecylenic acid cost from castor oil pyrolysis economics, heptanol feedstock cost, cosmetics emollient sector demand cycles, antifungal personal care formulation activity, and esterification energy cost.
European specialty ester producers and Chinese manufacturers hold the largest combined capacity. India is a growing producer. Any castor oil or undecylenic acid cost shift ripples across all regional Heptyl Undecylenate markets.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time cosmetic ester contracts around personal care seasonal cycles, monitor undecylenic acid and castor oil cost as the primary production floor signal, and build forward coverage ahead of Q2 spring and Q4 holiday skincare formulation demand peaks.
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