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Sodium Erythorbate Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Sodium erythorbate prices eased across the major markets through 2025 and stayed soft into early 2026. In China, the dominant producer, the average slipped from USD 2.36/KG in the first quarter to USD 2.23/KG by the fourth, a decline of about 5.5% on cheaper feedstock and weak demand. Sodium erythorbate, known as E316, is a food-grade antioxidant and colour stabiliser made by fermentation from glucose, valued for slowing oxidation and holding colour in processed foods. The largest pull comes from cured and processed meats, followed by beverages, canned foods, and fruit and vegetable products. Its price moves with a clear set of drivers. Glucose feedstock costs, fermentation capacity, food-additive compliance, and the pace of processed-food demand all feed into it. These forces kept the market on a gentle downward path through 2025.
Sodium Erythorbate Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for sodium erythorbate through the rest of 2026 leans soft but is close to finding a floor. Producer cost floors have eased with cheaper glucose and related feedstocks, and ample Chinese fermentation capacity keeps the market well supplied. Demand from processed foods is steady but unspectacular, limiting any rebound. The main downside risk is a further drop in feedstock costs alongside soft consumer spending. The main upside risk is firmer glucose values, lifted by the higher freight that followed the mid-year disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, which would raise cost floors across regions.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2.32 - 2.46 | Cheap feedstock and ample supply keep the tone soft |
| China | 2.12 - 2.28 | Dominant low-cost capacity keeps it the cheapest source |
| United States | 2.86 - 3.02 | Domestic production and import costs hold a firm middle |
| Germany | 3.10 - 3.28 | Import reliance and compliance costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.50 - 2.68 | Growing processed-food demand meets import-linked pricing |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Sodium Erythorbate Prices Q1 2026:
- China: USD 2.20/KG
- United States: USD 2.95/KG
- Germany: USD 3.20/KG
- India: USD 2.60/KG
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in China
Chinese sodium erythorbate prices averaged USD 2.20/KG in Q1 2026, down 1.3% from USD 2.23/KG in Q4 2025 and the lowest among the tracked markets. Cheaper glucose feedstock and ample fermentation capacity kept supply long, while soft domestic demand limited buying. Competitive export offers held the region the cheapest source by a wide margin.
Why did the price of Sodium Erythorbate change in Q1 2026 in China?
Cheaper glucose feedstock and ample capacity met soft demand, easing prices. Competitive supply kept China the lowest-priced source among the regions.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in the United States
US sodium erythorbate prices averaged USD 2.95/KG in Q1 2026, down 1.0% from USD 2.98/KG in Q4 2025. Cheaper imported material and steady domestic output kept supply comfortable, while demand from processed-meat and beverage makers held steady. Lower landed costs from low-priced exporters nudged quotes gently lower through the quarter.
Why did the price of Sodium Erythorbate change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Cheaper imports and comfortable supply met steady demand, easing prices. Lower landed costs reinforced the gentle decline across the quarter.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in Germany
German sodium erythorbate prices averaged USD 3.20/KG in Q1 2026, down 1.2% from USD 3.24/KG in Q4 2025, yet still the highest among the tracked regions. Reliance on imports and food-additive compliance costs kept the premium in place, while cheaper origin material eased landed costs. Steady demand from processed foods held the market firm despite the decline.
Why did the price of Sodium Erythorbate change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Cheaper origin material eased landed costs, while import reliance and compliance kept the premium. Steady demand held the market near the top of the range.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in India
Indian sodium erythorbate prices averaged USD 2.60/KG in Q1 2026, down 1.5% from USD 2.64/KG in Q4 2025, the steepest regional decline. Cheaper imported material and ample availability met growing but price-sensitive demand from processed-food makers. Lower origin costs pushed quotes down, keeping India in the firm middle of the range.
Why did the price of Sodium Erythorbate change in Q1 2026 in India?
Cheaper imports and ample supply met price-sensitive demand, driving the sharpest decline. Lower origin costs reinforced the move across the quarter.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Sodium Erythorbate Prices Q4 2025:
- China: USD 2.23/KG
- United States: USD 2.98/KG
- Germany: USD 3.24/KG
- India: USD 2.64/KG
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in China
Chinese sodium erythorbate prices averaged USD 2.23/KG in Q4 2025, easing further on the quarter. Lower prices for glucose and related feedstocks reduced production costs, and ample fermentation capacity kept supply long. Sluggish domestic demand added to the slide, holding the average near USD 2.23/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Sodium Erythorbate change in Q4 2025 in China?
Cheaper feedstock and ample capacity met weak demand, easing prices. Long supply kept the market near USD 2.23/KG, the lowest among the regions.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in the United States
US sodium erythorbate prices averaged USD 2.98/KG in Q4 2025, softer through the quarter. Steady domestic output and cheaper imports kept supply comfortable, while demand from processed-meat and beverage makers held steady. Lower landed costs from low-priced exporters pulled quotes down to USD 2.98/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Sodium Erythorbate change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Comfortable supply and cheaper imports met steady demand, easing prices. Lower landed costs held the market near USD 2.98/KG.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in Germany
German sodium erythorbate prices averaged USD 3.24/KG in Q4 2025, near the year’s low. Reliance on imports and compliance costs kept the regional premium, while cheaper origin material eased landed costs. Steady demand from processed foods supported the market, holding the average near USD 3.24/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Sodium Erythorbate change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Cheaper origin material eased landed costs, while import reliance kept the premium. Steady demand held the market near USD 3.24/KG.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in India
Indian sodium erythorbate prices averaged USD 2.64/KG in Q4 2025, weaker on the quarter. Cheaper imported material and ample availability met growing but cautious demand from processed-food makers. Lower origin costs pushed quotes down, holding the average near USD 2.64/KG into year-end.
Why did the price of Sodium Erythorbate change in Q4 2025 in India?
Cheaper imports and ample supply met cautious demand, easing prices. Lower origin costs held the average near USD 2.64/KG.
Quarterly Sodium Erythorbate Price Trends
Global sodium erythorbate prices drifted lower across the six-quarter window. The average eased from USD 2.550/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.420/KG by Q4 2025 and slipped to USD 2.400/KG by Q1 2026, a net decline of about 5.9%. Cheaper glucose feedstock and ample Chinese capacity drove the slide, while soft processed-food demand kept the pressure on into early 2026.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 2.400 | -0.8% | ↓ Falling |
| Q4 2025 | 2.420 | -1.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 2.450 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 2.500 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 2.550 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Sodium Erythorbate Price in 2025?
Sodium erythorbate prices fell through 2025 with no meaningful recovery. The global average opened at USD 2.550/KG in Q1, eased to USD 2.450/KG by Q3, and closed near USD 2.420/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 5.1%. Three forces shaped the year. Cheaper glucose and related feedstocks lowered production costs, weak downstream demand capped buying, and ample Chinese capacity kept supply long across regions.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from about USD 2.36/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.23/KG by Q4, a decline of 5.5%, the steepest in the dataset. Lower glucose feedstock costs and ample fermentation capacity kept supply long all year, while soft domestic demand limited buying. Competitive export offers held the region the lowest-cost source throughout.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices eased from roughly USD 3.12/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.98/KG by Q4, a decline of 4.5%. Steady domestic output and cheaper imports kept supply comfortable, while demand from processed-meat and beverage makers held steady. Lower landed costs from low-priced exporters sustained the slide through the year.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices eased from about USD 3.40/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 3.24/KG by Q4, a decline of around 4.7%. Reliance on imports and compliance costs kept the regional premium, while cheaper origin material eased landed costs. Steady demand from processed foods held Germany at the top of the range through the year.
Sodium Erythorbate Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices fell from roughly USD 2.78/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.64/KG by Q4, a decline of 5.0%. Cheaper imported material and ample availability met growing but price-sensitive demand from processed-food makers. Lower origin costs sustained the slide, keeping India in the firm middle of the range.
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Expert Market Research tracks sodium erythorbate prices continuously across every major producing and consuming region, explaining not just that prices moved but precisely why. We trace causation through glucose feedstock economics, fermentation capacity, food-additive compliance, and downstream demand in processed meats, beverages, and canned foods. Our forecasts draw on feedstock economics, trade flow data, and plant capacity utilisation across all reporting regions. Contact Expert Market Research today for sodium erythorbate pricing data, bespoke market analysis, and strategic procurement advisory.
Key Questions Answered in the Report
Cured and processed meats take the largest share, where it holds colour and slows oxidation, followed by beverages, canned foods, and fruit and vegetable products. Processed-food manufacturing drives most of the demand.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 2.20/KG in China, USD 2.95/KG in the United States, USD 3.20/KG in Germany, and USD 2.60/KG in India, mostly on a contract to FOB basis. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average eased from USD 2.550/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 2.420/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 5.1%, as cheaper feedstock and ample Chinese capacity met soft demand.
Three factors dominated: cheaper glucose and related feedstocks, weak downstream demand from processed foods, and ample Chinese fermentation capacity that kept supply long across regions.
The global average is expected in the USD 2.32 to 2.46/KG range for the rest of 2026, assuming cheap feedstock and ample supply persist while processed-food demand stays steady.
Germany sits at the top on import reliance and compliance costs, the United States holds a firm middle on domestic output and imports, India firms on growing demand, and China prices lowest on dominant low-cost capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to glucose feedstock costs, fermentation capacity, and processed-food demand. Food-additive compliance and freight shifts can amplify short-term moves across regions.
China dominates production and exports through large fermentation capacity, while the United States is a smaller producer and Germany and India rely on imports. Concentrated supply means any capacity change ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time contracts, choose between fixed-price and index-linked supply, and build cover when feedstock costs look set to rise. Regional price gaps also help teams weigh alternative supply geographies when local material turns costly.
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