China’s Erucic Acid market remained firm during the first half of May 2026 amid tight import availability, elevated feedstock costs, and healthy downstream procurement. Delayed vessel schedules and constrained inventories at key Chinese ports continued limiting prompt cargo availability, while buyers actively secured nearby volumes in anticipation of prolonged supply tightness. Demand for Erucic Acid stayed supported by stable consumption from flexible packaging, film extrusion, specialty lubricant, and electric-vehicle-related applications. Supply-side pressure also persisted as high-erucic rapeseed oil costs remained elevated and overseas suppliers continued restricting export volumes. Market sentiment consequently stayed firm throughout the assessment period. Looking ahead, the near-term outlook remains cautiously bullish, supported by sustained demand, tight overseas supply conditions, and elevated feedstock costs. However, improving vessel movement, post-holiday import normalization, and gradual recovery in overseas crushing activity may ease supply pressure later in the second quarter and moderate further upward momentum in the market.
