In January 2026, there has been an upward trend in the export prices of benzoic acid in the Netherlands. This indicates an improvement in the demand for the product globally. The country has continued to be a key player in the European market for benzoic acid, contributing to most of the exports going into the EU. The upward trend in the prices of benzoic acid in the Netherlands has been a result of the strengthening demand for the product globally. There has been a period in which the export prices were either stagnant or were rising gradually. However, there has been an increase in prices as the volume of shipments has remained stable. At present, there is an indication from the market analysis that there will be a continuation of the upward trend in prices in the first half of 2026. In the future, there is a positive indication for the consumption of benzoic acid globally. Therefore, the trend will be in favor of the Netherlands as it will continue to be in the leading position in the market for benzoic acid up to 2026.
