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Squalane Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
Squalane prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 6.0% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 14.260/KG in Q1 to USD 15.116/KG in Q2 as olive oil and sugarcane feedstock cost firming and recovering premium skincare and cosmetics emollient procurement drove consistent buying, extending the two-quarter recovery from the Q3 2025 seasonal dip. Globally, the average rose from USD 10.706/KG in Q1 to USD 11.348/KG in Q2, a 6.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 11.4-12.9/KG is expected, with continued support from premium skincare emollient demand and olive oil and sugarcane feedstock cost firming.
Squalane is the fully saturated C30 hydrocarbon emollient derived by catalytic hydrogenation of squalene, an unsaturated triterpene found in shark liver oil and olive oil residues, or produced from sugarcane-derived farnesene through biosynthetic fermentation by engineered yeast followed by hydrogenation, yielding a colourless, odourless, non-comedogenic liquid with exceptional oxidative stability and a light non-greasy skin feel. Commercial squalane production has shifted predominantly toward plant-derived sources, with olive oil and sugarcane biotechnology routes replacing shark squalene to meet sustainability and animal-free certification requirements demanded by premium cosmetics brands and regulated under EU and US animal-derived ingredient policies. The largest pull comes from premium skincare formulation, where squalane serves as a lightweight emollient and skin barrier-supporting ingredient in facial oil, serum, moisturiser, and hair care formulations, prized for compatibility with all skin types and a non-greasy sensory profile. Lip care and nail care emollient applications and specialty pharmaceutical topical carrier use add further demand. Olive oil or sugarcane feedstock cost, premium skincare sector demand, and sustainability certification premiums all feed into the price.
Squalane Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for Squalane through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Premium skincare emollient and hair care formulation procurement maintained consistent buying. Olive oil and sugarcane feedstock cost firming supported the hydrogenation production floor.
The main upside risk is an olive oil or sugarcane cost spike raising Squalane production economics above the forecast range. The main downside risk is weaker premium skincare demand or formulator substitution with lower-cost emollients softening procurement below the forecast.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 11.4 - 12.9 | Premium skincare demand and feedstock cost support |
| United States | 12.5 - 14.1 | Skincare and cosmetics emollient demand firm buying |
| China | 8.59 - 9.69 | Lower feedstock cost keeps China most affordable |
| Germany | 15.2 - 17.2 | Energy and feedstock costs maintain premium |
| India | 11.9 - 13.4 | Premium personal care demand supports firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Squalane Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 12.426/KG
- China: USD 8.534/KG
- Germany: USD 15.116/KG
- India: USD 11.825/KG
Squalane Prices in the United States
US Squalane prices averaged USD 12.426/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 11.723/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering premium skincare and cosmetics emollient procurement and firmer olive oil and sugarcane feedstock costs drove the Q2 gain.
Why did the price of Squalane change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Recovering premium facial oil and serum emollient procurement lifted buying. Firmer olive oil and sugarcane feedstock costs raised the hydrogenation production floor. Lip care and pharmaceutical topical demand added support near USD 12.426/KG.
Squalane Prices in China
Chinese Squalane prices averaged USD 8.534/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 8.051/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering domestic cosmetics and export personal care procurement and firmer squalane feedstock costs drove the Q2 gain.
Why did the price of Squalane change in Q2 2026 in China?
Recovering cosmetics emollient and export personal care procurement lifted buying. Firmer sugarcane and olive oil feedstock costs raised the production floor. Lower manufacturing costs kept China most affordable near USD 8.534/KG.
Squalane Prices in Germany
German Squalane prices averaged USD 15.116/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 14.260/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among tracked markets. Energy-elevated hydrogenation costs and recovering European premium skincare emollient procurement drove the Q2 firming.
Why did the price of Squalane change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Recovering European premium skincare and hair care emollient procurement maintained buying. Firmer energy and olive oil feedstock costs sustained the elevated hydrogenation production floor near USD 15.116/KG.
Squalane Prices in India
Indian Squalane prices averaged USD 11.825/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 11.156/KG in Q1 2026. Recovering premium personal care export and domestic cosmetics procurement and firmer feedstock costs drove the Q2 gain.
Why did the price of Squalane change in Q2 2026 in India?
Recovering premium personal care and cosmetics export procurement lifted buying. Firmer squalane feedstock costs raised the production floor. Hair care and lip care emollient demand added support near USD 11.825/KG.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Squalane Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 11.723/KG
- China: USD 8.051/KG
- Germany: USD 14.260/KG
- India: USD 11.156/KG
Squalane Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 11.723/KG in Q1 2026, up about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Recovering premium skincare and cosmetics emollient procurement and firmer feedstock costs extended the Q4 2025 recovery from the Q3 2025 seasonal dip.
Why did the price of Squalane change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Recovering premium skincare and hair care emollient procurement lifted buying. Firmer olive oil and sugarcane feedstock costs raised the floor. The market continued recovering to USD 11.723/KG from the Q3 trough.
Squalane Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 8.051/KG in Q1 2026, up about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Recovering cosmetics emollient and export personal care procurement and firming feedstock costs extended the two-quarter recovery.
Why did the price of Squalane change in Q1 2026 in China?
Recovering cosmetics and personal care export procurement lifted buying. Firmer feedstock costs raised the production floor. The market continued recovering to USD 8.051/KG from the Q3 2025 trough.
Squalane Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 14.260/KG in Q1 2026, up about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Recovering European premium skincare emollient procurement and firmer energy and olive oil feedstock costs extended the two-quarter recovery.
Why did the price of Squalane change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Recovering European premium skincare and cosmetics procurement maintained buying. Firmer energy and olive oil feedstock costs raised the floor. The market continued the two-quarter recovery to USD 14.260/KG.
Squalane Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 11.156/KG in Q1 2026, up about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Recovering premium personal care and cosmetics export procurement and firmer feedstock costs extended the two-quarter recovery.
Why did the price of Squalane change in Q1 2026 in India?
Recovering premium personal care and export cosmetics procurement lifted buying. Firmer feedstock costs raised the floor. The market continued recovering to USD 11.156/KG from the Q3 trough.
Quarterly Squalane Price Trends
Global Squalane prices dipped in Q3 2025 on seasonal procurement softness, then recovered through Q4 2025, Q1 2026, and Q2 2026. The average moved from USD 10.50/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 10.290/KG in Q3, recovered to USD 10.496/KG in Q4, firmed to USD 10.706/KG in Q1 2026 and USD 11.348/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 8.1% over the window. Olive oil and sugarcane feedstock cost cycles and premium skincare sector procurement seasonality drove the Q3 dip and the three-quarter recovery.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 11.348 | +6.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 10.706 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 10.496 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 10.290 | -2.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 10.500 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Squalane Price in 2025?
Squalane prices dipped in Q3 2025 on seasonal procurement softness before recovering in Q4. The global average opened near USD 10.098/KG in Q1 2025, dipped in Q3, and recovered to USD 10.496/KG by Q4, a modest full-year gain of about 3.9%. Olive oil supply dynamics and premium skincare sector demand cycles governed the price pattern through the year.
Squalane Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices moved from about USD 11.057/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 11.493/KG by Q4, a gain of about 3.9%. Premium skincare and cosmetics emollient demand and olive oil feedstock cost cycles drove the trend.
Squalane Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices moved from roughly USD 7.594/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 7.893/KG by Q4, a gain of about 3.9%. Cosmetics emollient and personal care export demand and feedstock cost cycles governed the movement.
Squalane Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices moved from about USD 13.450/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 13.980/KG by Q4, a gain of about 3.9%. Energy-elevated hydrogenation costs and European premium skincare demand drove the year-long firming.
Squalane Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices moved from roughly USD 10.522/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 10.931/KG by Q4, a gain of about 3.9%. Premium personal care and cosmetics export demand and feedstock import cost cycles governed the trend.
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Premium skincare formulation takes the largest share globally. Squalane serves as a lightweight emollient and skin barrier-supporting ingredient in facial oil, serum, moisturiser, and hair care formulations, prized for non-comedogenicity and compatibility with all skin types. Lip care, nail care emollient applications, and pharmaceutical topical carrier use also consume significant volumes.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 12.426/KG in the United States, USD 8.534/KG in China, USD 15.116/KG in Germany, and USD 11.825/KG in India. Germany carries the highest cost due to energy and olive oil feedstock input premiums.
The global average rose from USD 10.706/KG in Q1 to USD 11.348/KG in Q2, a gain of about 6.0%. Recovering premium skincare emollient procurement and firmer olive oil and sugarcane feedstock costs drove the Q2 gain, extending the three-quarter recovery from the Q3 2025 dip.
Seasonal premium skincare and cosmetics emollient procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Olive oil supply improvement eased feedstock tightness. Buyers drew down contracted inventory before Q4 restocking, softening the market to USD 10.290/KG before the Q4 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 11.4 to 12.9/KG range for H2 2026, with support from premium skincare emollient demand, hair care and lip care procurement, and olive oil and sugarcane feedstock cost firming across producing markets.
Germany holds the highest cost on energy and olive oil feedstock input premiums. The United States and India hold a firm middle, and China prices lowest on lower manufacturing costs and sugarcane biotechnology feedstock economics.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to olive oil and sugarcane feedstock cost, premium skincare emollient sector demand cycles, sustainability and animal-free certification premiums, hydrogenation energy cost, and seasonal skincare product launch demand.
European and US producers using olive oil and sugarcane biotechnology routes hold the largest premium Squalane capacity, with Chinese producers growing. Any olive oil or sugarcane cost shift or premium skincare demand change ripples across all regional markets.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time skincare emollient contracts around premium skincare seasonal cycles, monitor olive oil and sugarcane cost as the primary production floor signal, and build forward coverage ahead of Q2 spring and Q4 holiday skincare product launch demand peaks.
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