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Succinic Acid Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
Succinic acid is a four carbon dicarboxylic acid made either through petroleum based processing or by fermenting glucose and other biomass sugars. Its main growth driver is polybutylene succinate, a biodegradable plastic used in packaging film and agricultural mulch, though the acid also finds use in food and beverage additives, polyurethane resins, coatings, plasticizers and industrial solvents. Regulations pushing brands toward biodegradable packaging have kept this demand base expanding. China supplies the largest share of world output across both routes, and several early Western bio based ventures launched a decade ago have since scaled back, unable to compete once petroleum feedstock costs fell.
Prices firmed for much of the first half of 2026 as n butanol and maleic anhydride, two key feedstocks, grew more expensive following supply disruptions across Asia, pushing prices up 16 to 18 percent quarter on quarter by June, when China stood near USD 1,610 per MT, South Korea near USD 1,643 per MT, Germany near USD 1,780 per MT and the United States near USD 1,796 per MT. The rally lost some steam as the quarter closed, once Chinese and European producers began offering more competitive export terms and shipment volumes picked up, which took some of the edge off landed prices in buyer markets. Longer term, new butanediol capacity coming online in China should widen the pull through demand for succinic acid as polybutylene succinate output expands, even if near term buying in that segment has cooled a bit.
What is Succinic Acid Price in September 2026?
Succinic acid prices are holding in a broad USD 1,600 to USD 1,800 per MT range as September 2026 opens, close to the levels last recorded in June, with China near the lower end and the United States and Germany near the top, as earlier feedstock driven gains are gradually being offset by fresh export supply.
- Feedstock Costs: The earlier run up in n butanol and maleic anhydride prices is still working its way through production costs in China and other producing hubs, giving prices a firmer floor even where demand growth has been unremarkable.
- Export Availability: More aggressive export offers out of China and Europe have pushed additional volumes into South Korea, Germany and the United States, giving buyers more room to negotiate landed prices down as inventories build.
- Downstream Demand: China's growing butanediol capacity keeps expanding polybutylene succinate output, a positive for succinic acid demand over the medium term, though purchasing tied to biodegradable packaging has been noticeably quieter lately.
Succinic Acid Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for succinic acid through the rest of 2026 leans moderately firm. Maleic anhydride feedstock costs firmed from Middle East benzene and butane supply disruptions. Biodegradable packaging and food additive demand is growing with expanding sustainable packaging regulations and clean-label food trends.
The main upside risk is a sharp maleic anhydride cost increase alongside accelerating biodegradable polyester demand from packaging regulations. The main downside risk is continued Chinese bio-succinic acid capacity additions that maintain competitive supply and limit global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 2.18 - 2.42 | Maleic anhydride firming and bio-polymer demand support |
| United States | 2.32 - 2.56 | Steady food and bio-polymer demand holds it firm |
| China | 1.60 - 1.84 | Large fermentation capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 2.76 - 3.00 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 2.16 - 2.40 | Growing food and pharma demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Succinic Acid Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 2.44/KG
- China: USD 1.72/KG
- Germany: USD 2.88/KG
- India: USD 2.28/KG
Succinic Acid Prices in the United States
US succinic acid prices averaged USD 2.44/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.6% from USD 2.31/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer maleic anhydride feedstock costs from Middle East supply disruptions elevated production expenses. Biodegradable polyester and food additive procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Succinic Acid change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer maleic anhydride feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Biodegradable polybutylene succinate resin and food acidulant procurement lifted buying from polymer and food manufacturers. Pharmaceutical intermediate demand provided additional consistent buying support.
Succinic Acid Prices in China
Chinese succinic acid prices averaged USD 1.72/KG in Q1 2026, up 6.2% from USD 1.62/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year bio-polymer and food sector restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic fermentation substrate costs raised the production floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Succinic Acid change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday biodegradable polymer and food sector restocking lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer domestic fermentation substrate and maleic anhydride costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic bio-succinic acid capacity kept China the most affordable source.
Succinic Acid Prices in Germany
German succinic acid prices averaged USD 2.88/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.1% from USD 2.74/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher maleic anhydride and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Steady bio-polymer, food, and pharmaceutical demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Succinic Acid change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher maleic anhydride and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Middle East supply disruptions added import cost premiums to feedstock. Steady biodegradable polyester, food acidulant, and pharmaceutical demand maintained consistent procurement.
Succinic Acid Prices in India
Indian succinic acid prices averaged USD 2.28/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.6% from USD 2.16/KG in Q4 2025. Growing food and pharmaceutical demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked maleic anhydride costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Succinic Acid change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing food acidulant and pharmaceutical intermediate demand lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer import-linked maleic anhydride feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported succinic acid and feedstock.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Succinic Acid Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 2.31/KG
- China: USD 1.62/KG
- Germany: USD 2.74/KG
- India: USD 2.16/KG
Succinic Acid Prices in the United States
US succinic acid prices averaged USD 2.31/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Bio-polymer and food sector demand and firmer maleic anhydride costs held the production floor near USD 2.31/KG.
Why did the price of Succinic Acid change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Biodegradable polymer and food acidulant demand maintained consistent buying. Firmer maleic anhydride feedstock costs held the production floor elevated. The market recovered from the Q3 dip near USD 2.31/KG.
Succinic Acid Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.62/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Bio-polymer and food demand and stable fermentation costs held the market near USD 1.62/KG.
Why did the price of Succinic Acid change in Q4 2025 in China?
Bio-polymer and food sector demand maintained buying. Stable fermentation substrate costs held the production floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 1.62/KG.
Succinic Acid Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 2.74/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Bio-polymer, food, and pharmaceutical demand and firm feedstock and energy costs held the production floor near USD 2.74/KG.
Why did the price of Succinic Acid change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Bio-polymer and pharmaceutical demand maintained consistent buying. Firm maleic anhydride and energy costs held the elevated production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.74/KG from the Q3 dip.
Succinic Acid Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 2.16/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Growing food and pharma demand and firmer maleic anhydride import costs supported the market near USD 2.16/KG.
Why did the price of Succinic Acid change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing food and pharmaceutical demand maintained buying. Firmer maleic anhydride import costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 2.16/KG from the Q3 dip.
Quarterly Succinic Acid Price Trends
Global succinic acid prices rose in Q2 2025 on the bio-polymer production season before a brief Q3 dip and a consistent Q4 and Q1 2026 recovery. The average rose from USD 2.108/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.140/KG in Q2, eased to USD 2.118/KG in Q3, then firmed to USD 2.158/KG in Q4 and USD 2.280/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 8.2% over the window. Maleic anhydride feedstock cycles and bio-polymer and food sector demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 2.280 | +5.7% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 2.158 | +1.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 2.118 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 2.140 | +1.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 2.108 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Succinic Acid Price in 2025?
Succinic acid prices firmed through 2025 with a brief Q3 seasonal softening. The global average opened at USD 2.108/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 2.158/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 2.4%. Growing biodegradable polyester demand, firming maleic anhydride feedstock costs, and consistent food and pharmaceutical procurement supported the sustained recovery through the year.
Succinic Acid Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 2.22/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.31/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.1%. Consistent bio-polymer, food, and pharmaceutical demand and firming maleic anhydride costs maintained the upward trend through the year.
Succinic Acid Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices fell from roughly USD 1.68/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.62/KG by Q4, a decline of 3.6%. Large domestic bio-succinic acid fermentation capacity and competitive pricing maintained downward pressure. China held the lowest price level throughout.
Succinic Acid Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 2.65/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.74/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.4%. Consistent bio-polymer and pharmaceutical demand and firm feedstock and energy costs supported the market. Germany maintained the highest price level.
Succinic Acid Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 2.08/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 2.16/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.8%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing food and pharmaceutical demand drove the consistent firming through the year.
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Biodegradable polybutylene succinate polyester resin production for compostable packaging takes the largest growing share. Food and beverage acidulant applications, pharmaceutical intermediate synthesis, polyurethane and plasticiser production, and de-icing fluid formulations also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 2.44/KG in the United States, USD 1.72/KG in China, USD 2.88/KG in Germany, and USD 2.28/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 2.108/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 2.158/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of around 2.4%. A Q2 bio-polymer season uptick, brief Q3 dip, and consistent Q4 recovery characterised the year.
A seasonal moderation in biodegradable polymer procurement reduced buying urgency. Adequate maleic anhydride feedstock availability allowed buyers to defer restocking, pressing prices to the seasonal low before the Q4 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 2.18 to 2.42/KG range for the rest of 2026, with continued firming as maleic anhydride costs stay elevated and biodegradable packaging demand expands with regulations.
Germany sits highest on feedstock and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on food and pharmaceutical demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic fermentation capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to maleic anhydride and corn glucose feedstock costs, biodegradable polymer demand cycles, and food sector activity. Sustainable packaging regulations and Middle East benzene supply events are key signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest bio-succinic acid fermentation capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any maleic anhydride cost shift ripples across markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time bio-polymer and food formulation contracts, build cover when maleic anhydride signals tightening, and monitor fermentation feedstock trends as a secondary signal.
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