China Gluconic Acid Prices Jump 9.35% as Export Demand Tightens Supply

China's Gluconic Acid markets finished June 2026 on a bullish note, supported by robust export demand and lean coastal inventories that allowed exporters to firm FOB offers. Early June saw Gluconic Acid producers maintain high operating rates amid steady corn-based glucose syrup supply, while mid-month regulatory changes and higher electricity tariffs increased production costs and trimmed output among smaller Jiangsu plants. Late June brought lean finished-goods inventories at coastal warehouses and active overseas procurement, tightening spot availability and enabling domestic exporters to push Gluconic Acid offers higher. The tone remained positive as exporters restocked for the third quarter and domestic construction activity picked up. Export markets drove the rally, with buyers from India, Vietnam, Brazil and the United States increasing procurement and underpinning firmer offers. Construction chemicals demand for concrete admixtures stayed strong, while pharmaceutical and food-ingredient sectors supported steady Gluconic Acid consumption for calcium gluconate and fortification applications. Prices rose about 9% month-on-month, underscoring how export and domestic demand tightened supplies and supported FOB Qingdao Gluconic Acid levels through the month.