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Salicylic Acid Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Salicylic Acid prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 1.8% in Q2 2026 to USD 5,600.00/MT from USD 5,500.00/MT in Q1, holding well above USD 5.00 per kilogram throughout the period tracked in this report. Chinese prices, by contrast, continued a steep multi-quarter decline, falling a further 3.1% to USD 1,550.00/MT, extending Northeast Asia's fall to roughly USD 1.60 per kilogram by Q1 2026. Globally, the average rose from USD 3,418.00/MT in Q1 to USD 3,456.00/MT in Q2, a 1.1% gain, following a modest recovery of 1.5% in Q1 that interrupted a persistent decline recorded through most of 2025. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 2,950.00-3,900.00/MT is expected, with European pricing likely to remain structurally elevated while Northeast Asian pricing stays comparatively soft.
Salicylic Acid is a beta hydroxy acid produced through the Kolbe-Schmitt reaction of phenol with carbon dioxide under high pressure, yielding a versatile compound valued for its keratolytic, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial properties. It serves as a critical active ingredient in acne treatment and dermatological skincare formulations, a precursor in aspirin and pharmaceutical synthesis, a preservative in cosmetic and personal care products, and an intermediate in dye and pigment manufacturing. European pricing has remained structurally elevated throughout the period covered in this report, reflecting tighter regional specialty-grade production capacity, while Northeast Asian pricing, dominated by large-scale Chinese commodity-grade output, has continued declining amid ample domestic supply. Phenol feedstock costs, dermatological and pharmaceutical formulation demand, and regional production capacity structure are what drive prices in this market.
Salicylic Acid Price Forecast for 2026
The outlook for Salicylic Acid through H2 2026 points to continued structural regional divergence, with European specialty-grade pricing likely to remain elevated above USD 5.00 per kilogram given tighter regional production capacity, while Northeast Asian commodity-grade pricing is expected to stay comparatively soft given ample Chinese domestic supply. Steady demand from dermatological skincare, pharmaceutical synthesis, and cosmetic preservative applications should continue supporting consumption across every region tracked in this report.
The main upside risk is a tightening of phenol feedstock availability or a reduction in Chinese commodity-grade production capacity, which could narrow the current wide regional price gap. The main downside risk is a further expansion of Chinese production capacity combined with softer global dermatological and pharmaceutical demand, which could extend the Northeast Asian decline further.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/MT) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2,950.00 - 3,900.00 | Structural regional divergence persists through H2 2026 |
| Germany | 5,300.00 - 5,900.00 | Tighter specialty-grade capacity sustains the highest price |
| United States | 3,650.00 - 4,050.00 | Steady pharmaceutical and skincare demand supports firmness |
| India | 2,400.00 - 2,700.00 | Growing dermatological formulation demand drives continued gains |
| China | 1,450.00 - 1,700.00 | Ample domestic commodity-grade supply keeps this the most affordable market |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Salicylic Acid Prices Q2 2026:
- Germany: USD 5,600.00/MT
- United States: USD 3,850.00/MT
- India: USD 2,550.00/MT
- China: USD 1,550.00/MT
Salicylic Acid Prices in Germany
German Salicylic Acid prices averaged USD 5,600.00/MT in Q2 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 1.8% from USD 5,500.00/MT in Q1, holding well above USD 5.00 per kilogram throughout the period.
Why did the price of Salicylic Acid change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Tighter regional specialty-grade production capacity continued supporting elevated European pricing, keeping this market well above USD 5.00 per kilogram and at the top of the range tracked in this report.
Salicylic Acid Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 3,850.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 1.3% from USD 3,800.00/MT in Q1, as steady pharmaceutical and dermatological skincare demand continued supporting this market.
Why did the price of Salicylic Acid change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Steady demand from pharmaceutical synthesis and dermatological skincare formulators kept US buyers active even as phenol feedstock costs continued moving modestly higher through the quarter.
Salicylic Acid Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2,550.00/MT in Q2 2026, up 2.0% from USD 2,500.00/MT in Q1, as growing dermatological formulation demand continued driving gains.
Why did the price of Salicylic Acid change in Q2 2026 in India?
Continued growth in demand from India's expanding dermatological and cosmetic formulation manufacturing sector kept buyers competing for available supply.
Salicylic Acid Prices in China
Chinese prices, the lowest of the four regions, fell 3.1% to USD 1,550.00/MT in Q2 2026 from USD 1,600.00/MT in Q1, extending Northeast Asia's continued decline amid ample domestic commodity-grade supply.
Why did the price of Salicylic Acid change in Q2 2026 in China?
Ample domestic commodity-grade production capacity continued keeping Chinese offers the most competitive of any region tracked here, extending Northeast Asia's multi-quarter decline.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Salicylic Acid Prices Q1 2026:
- Germany: USD 5,500.00/MT
- United States: USD 3,800.00/MT
- India: USD 2,500.00/MT
- China: USD 1,600.00/MT
Salicylic Acid Prices in Germany
German prices rose 2.8% in Q1 2026 to USD 5,500.00/MT from USD 5,350.00/MT in Q4 2025, holding well above USD 5.00 per kilogram.
Why did the price of Salicylic Acid change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
European prices remained above USD 5.00 per kilogram throughout the period, reflecting tighter regional specialty-grade production capacity relative to the large-scale commodity-grade output that has characterized Northeast Asian production.
Salicylic Acid Prices in the United States
US prices rose 4.1% in Q1 2026 to USD 3,800.00/MT from USD 3,650.00/MT in Q4 2025, a modest recovery interrupting the prior decline.
Why did the price of Salicylic Acid change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
A modest recovery took hold as steady demand from pharmaceutical synthesis and dermatological skincare formulators supported firmer pricing, interrupting the gradual decline that had characterized this market through most of 2025.
Salicylic Acid Prices in India
Indian prices rose 2.0% in Q1 2026 to USD 2,500.00/MT from USD 2,450.00/MT in Q4 2025, tracking a modest recovery.
Why did the price of Salicylic Acid change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing demand from dermatological and cosmetic formulation applications, tied to India's expanding personal care manufacturing sector, continued supporting a modest price recovery through the quarter.
Salicylic Acid Prices in China
Chinese prices fell 8.6% in Q1 2026 to USD 1,600.00/MT from USD 1,750.00/MT in Q4 2025, continuing Northeast Asia's decline to roughly USD 1.60 per kilogram.
Why did the price of Salicylic Acid change in Q1 2026 in China?
Northeast Asia continued declining to USD 1.60 per kilogram in Q1 2026, reflecting ample domestic commodity-grade production capacity that has kept this market structurally lower than Western specialty-grade benchmarks throughout the period covered in this report.
Quarterly Salicylic Acid Price Trends
Global Salicylic Acid prices declined steadily through most of 2025, driven primarily by Northeast Asia's continued fall amid ample Chinese commodity-grade supply, before a modest recovery took hold in Q1 2026 as European and North American pricing firmed even as Northeast Asian pricing continued its separate, structural decline to roughly USD 1.60 per kilogram.
| Quarter | Price (USD/MT) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 3,456.00 | +1.1% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 3,418.00 | +1.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 3,368.00 | -2.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 3,444.00 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 3,478.00 | - | — Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | — In Progress |
What was Salicylic Acid Price in 2025?
Salicylic Acid told a genuinely divided story across 2025. Germany held its structural European premium with a modest annual gain, the United States and India eased only slightly, while China stood apart with a steep annual decline of more than 20 percent, reflecting the structural gap between tighter European specialty-grade capacity and ample Chinese commodity-grade supply.
Salicylic Acid Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 5,200.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 5,350.00/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 2.9%, the strongest annual increase of the four regions, holding this market's structural European premium.
Salicylic Acid Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices eased from about USD 3,800.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 3,650.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 3.9%, before the modest Q1 2026 recovery that followed.
Salicylic Acid Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices eased from about USD 2,600.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 2,450.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 5.8%, tracking the broader global softening through most of the year.
Salicylic Acid Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices declined from about USD 2,200.00/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 1,750.00/MT by Q4, down roughly 20.5%, by far the steepest annual decline of the four regions, reflecting ample domestic commodity-grade supply.
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It serves as a critical active ingredient in acne treatment and dermatological skincare formulations, a precursor in aspirin and pharmaceutical synthesis, a preservative in cosmetic and personal care products, and an intermediate in dye and pigment manufacturing.
The Q2 2026 global average was USD 3,456.00/MT, ranging from USD 1,550.00/MT in China to USD 5,600.00/MT in Germany.
The global average rose from USD 3,368.00/MT in Q4 2025 to USD 3,418.00/MT in Q1 2026 and then to USD 3,456.00/MT in Q2, a modest recovery even as Northeast Asian pricing continued its separate structural decline.
European prices remained above USD 5.00 per kilogram throughout the period, reflecting tighter regional specialty-grade production capacity, while Northeast Asia continued declining to roughly USD 1.60 per kilogram given ample domestic commodity-grade production capacity.
The global average is expected in the USD 2,950.00-3,900.00/MT range, with European pricing likely to remain structurally elevated while Northeast Asian pricing stays comparatively soft.
China holds by far the lowest cost among the regions tracked here given ample commodity-grade supply, while Germany carries the highest cost given tighter specialty-grade production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, connect with the Expert Market Research team.
Phenol feedstock costs, dermatological and pharmaceutical formulation demand, and regional production capacity structure.
China maintains substantial commodity-grade production capacity, while Germany hosts specialty-grade producers, with the United States and India also significant producing and consuming markets.
Buyers can monitor the structural divergence between European specialty and Chinese commodity grades given its outsized influence on this market, time forward purchases around the quarterly breakdowns in this report, and benchmark supplier quotes against the tracked price ranges appropriate to their required grade.
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