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Itaconic Acid Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Europe paid the most for itaconic acid in Q2 2026: USD 2.84/KG, up 3.3% from USD 2.75 in Q1.
Itaconic acid is produced by fermenting glucose or molasses with the mould Aspergillus terreus, making it one of the relatively small group of bio-based platform chemicals produced at meaningful commercial scale today.
Its double bond and two carboxylic acid groups make it useful as a co-monomer in acrylic and styrene-butadiene polymers, superabsorbent polymers, and increasingly in bio-based coatings and adhesives as manufacturers look for renewable content alternatives.
China dominates global production capacity given its established fermentation industry infrastructure and lower feedstock costs, which keeps Chinese pricing consistently below the United States, Europe, and India.
Europe ran roughly 20% above China, the least expensive of the group, in Q2 2026. Sourcing teams comparing origins should treat that gap as a starting point, not the full picture, since freight and duty costs still need adding on top.
Key Price Drivers
- Glucose and molasses feedstock costs, which set the fermentation cost floor
- Acrylic and styrene-butadiene polymer demand, the largest established end use
- Growing bio-based coatings and adhesives demand as a newer demand vector
- Fermentation capacity utilisation rates across major Chinese producers
Itaconic Acid Price Forecast for 2026
Expect steady gains through H2 2026 across all four markets as bio-based polymer demand continues its gradual expansion.
China's cost advantage should persist given its scale and established fermentation infrastructure, keeping the region the most competitive source.
Growing interest in renewable content coatings and adhesives should provide incremental demand support beyond the established polymer co-monomer use.
The 4-region average rose 3.3% between the first and second quarters of 2026. We see little reason for that trend to reverse through H2, barring a genuine shift in the factors driving it.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2.54 - 2.80 | Balance of regional supply and demand conditions |
| China | 2.29 - 2.53 | Steady fermentation capacity utilisation met firm polymer co-monomer demand |
| United States | 2.67 - 2.94 | Growing interest in bio-based coating formulations added incremental demand on top of established polymer use |
| Europe | 2.75 - 3.04 | Strong regional demand for renewable content materials kept Europe at the top of this group |
| India | 2.43 - 2.69 | Developing domestic polymer manufacturing capacity supported firm demand growth |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Itaconic Acid Prices Q2 2026:
- China: USD 2.36/KG
- United States: USD 2.75/KG
- Europe: USD 2.84/KG
- India: USD 2.51/KG
Itaconic Acid Prices in China
USD 2.36/KG. That is where China landed in Q2 2026, up 3.5% from USD 2.28/KG in Q1 2026, putting it the most affordable of the 4 markets tracked this quarter.
Why did the price of Itaconic Acid change in Q2 2026 in China?
Steady fermentation capacity utilisation met firm polymer co-monomer demand, supporting another incremental gain, with China now sitting about 9.8% below the 4-region average this quarter.
Itaconic Acid Prices in United States
United States's price gained 2.6% to USD 2.75/KG, growing interest in bio-based coating formulations added incremental demand, making it the 2nd most expensive of the 4 markets tracked here this quarter.
Why did the price of Itaconic Acid change in Q2 2026 in United States?
Growing interest in bio-based coating formulations added incremental demand on top of established polymer use, which puts United States roughly 5.2% above the average across the 4 regions this report tracks.
Itaconic Acid Prices in Europe
In Q2 2026, Europe priced at USD 2.84/KG, up 3.3% from USD 2.75/KG the previous quarter, ranking it the priciest among the 4 markets this report follows.
Why did the price of Itaconic Acid change in Q2 2026 in Europe?
Strong regional demand for renewable content materials kept Europe at the top of this group, working out to Europe trading about 8.6% above this quarter's 4-region average.
Itaconic Acid Prices in India
India reached USD 2.51/KG in Q2 2026, developing domestic polymer manufacturing capacity supported firm demand growth, placing it the 3rd most expensive across the 4 regions covered in this report.
Why did the price of Itaconic Acid change in Q2 2026 in India?
Developing domestic polymer manufacturing capacity supported firm demand growth, leaving India running roughly 4.0% below the 4-region average for the quarter.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Itaconic Acid Prices Q1 2026:
- China: USD 2.28/KG
- United States: USD 2.68/KG
- Europe: USD 2.75/KG
- India: USD 2.42/KG
Itaconic Acid Prices in China
USD 2.28/KG. That is where China landed in Q1 2026, up 1.5% from USD 2.25/KG in Q4 2025, putting it the most affordable of the 4 markets tracked this quarter.
Why did the price of Itaconic Acid change in Q1 2026 in China?
Feedstock costs firmed modestly as the year opened, carrying through to a steady early-year increase, with China now sitting about 10.0% below the 4-region average this quarter.
Itaconic Acid Prices in United States
United States's price gained 1.3% to USD 2.68/KG, early-year restocking from polymer manufacturers supported a firm start, making it the 2nd most expensive of the 4 markets tracked here this quarter.
Why did the price of Itaconic Acid change in Q1 2026 in United States?
Early-year restocking from polymer manufacturers supported a firm start to 2026, which puts United States roughly 5.8% above the average across the 4 regions this report tracks.
Itaconic Acid Prices in Europe
In Q1 2026, Europe priced at USD 2.75/KG, up 1.2% from USD 2.72/KG the previous quarter, ranking it the priciest among the 4 markets this report follows.
Why did the price of Itaconic Acid change in Q1 2026 in Europe?
Consistent demand from the region's established polymer industry carried prices modestly higher, working out to Europe trading about 8.6% above this quarter's 4-region average.
Itaconic Acid Prices in India
India reached USD 2.42/KG in Q1 2026, growing domestic demand supported a steady early-year gain, placing it the 3rd most expensive across the 4 regions covered in this report.
Why did the price of Itaconic Acid change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing domestic demand supported a steady early-year gain, leaving India running roughly 4.4% below the 4-region average for the quarter.
Quarterly Itaconic Acid Price Trends
The global average climbed steadily across the window, from USD 2.40/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.61 by Q2 2026, a gain of 8.7% over six quarters.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 2.61 | +3.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 2.53 | +1.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2.50 | +1.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 2.47 | +1.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 2.44 | +1.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 2.40 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Itaconic Acid Price in 2025?
The global itaconic acid average moved steadily through 2025, opening near USD 2.40/KG in Q1 and closing the year at USD 2.50, a 4.0% increase.
Itaconic Acid Prices in China in 2025
China prices moved from about USD 2.15/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.25 by Q4, up roughly 4.5%. That left China ranked 4 of 4 tracked markets heading into 2026.
Itaconic Acid Prices in United States in 2025
United States prices moved from about USD 2.55/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.65 by Q4, up roughly 3.8%, placing United States 2 of 4 tracked markets as 2025 closed out.
Itaconic Acid Prices in Europe in 2025
Europe prices moved from about USD 2.62/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.72 by Q4, up roughly 3.7%. Europe closed the year ranked 1 of the 4 markets this report tracks.
Itaconic Acid Prices in India in 2025
India prices moved from about USD 2.30/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.39 by Q4, up roughly 3.9%, leaving India in 3 place among the 4 tracked markets heading into the new year.
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China dominates global production capacity given its established fermentation industry infrastructure and lower feedstock costs, which keeps Chinese pricing consistently below the United States, Europe, and India.
In Q2 2026, it averaged USD 2.36/KG in China, USD 2.75/KG in United States, USD 2.84/KG in Europe, USD 2.51/KG in India, with Europe the priciest of the 4 markets tracked in this report.
The global average moved from USD 2.50/KG in Q4 2025 to USD 2.53 in Q1 2026, then to USD 2.61 by Q2, a 4.6% increase across the two quarters.
Steady fermentation capacity utilisation met firm polymer co-monomer demand supporting another incremental gain. The other regions in this report saw broadly comparable pressures, though the specific mix of supply and demand drivers varied from market to market.
Expect steady gains through H2 2026 across all four markets as bio-based polymer demand continues its gradual expansion.
Regional pricing spans from China at the low end to Europe at the high end among the 4 markets tracked here. That range comes down mainly to production cost structure, import reliance, and how tight local demand is running, all of which can shift the ranking over time.
Glucose and molasses feedstock costs, which set the fermentation cost floor; Acrylic and styrene-butadiene polymer demand, the largest established end use; Growing bio-based coatings and adhesives demand as a newer demand vector, along with broader macroeconomic conditions across the 4 regions this report tracks.
China dominates global production capacity given its established fermentation industry infrastructure and lower feedstock costs, which keeps Chinese pricing consistently below the United States, Europe, and India.
Unlike most industrial acids, itaconic acid is produced by fermenting renewable feedstocks like glucose or molasses rather than from petrochemical starting materials. That gives it a genuine renewable content story, which is increasingly valuable to polymer and coatings manufacturers looking to reduce their reliance on fossil-based inputs.
Monthly, though our analysts flag any material shift in feedstock costs or regional demand as soon as it emerges.
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