Erucic Acid Prices Rose in European Market Amid Firm Offtakes and Limited Supplies

Erucic Acid Prices Rose in European Market Amid Firm Offtakes and Limited Supplies

Rene Swann 08-Sep-2025

In the mid Q3 2025, Erucic Acid prices rose again in the European region. It was driven by the consistent demand and offtakes across key downstream industries and limited availability of product supplies. Meanwhile, supplies were impacted by shift in trade flows and the port congestion at regional ports. However, decline in prices is expected in the upcoming weeks with improvement in production and supply rates post regional summer holidays and firm availability of feedstock supplies in the regional market to produce the Erucic Acid.

Key Highlights

  • Steady demand for Erucic Acid derived products in cosmetics industries and paints & coatings sector.
  • Supply rates were low due to decline in trade rates amid port congestion and shifting trade flows.
  • Availability of feedstock Rapeseed Oil supplies were ample in the regional market to produce Erucic Acid.
  • Erucic Acid prices are anticipated to decrease towards the end of Qx due to anticipated increase in production and supply rates post regional summer holidays.

 

The demand for Erucic Acid was firm across key end-use industries, with consistent consumption in industrial and consumer applications. In the paints & coatings sector, its use in producing slip agents and lubricants for performance and industrial coatings supported steady offtakes despite market pressures. Simultaneously, in the cosmetics and personal care sector, Erucic Acid demand was underpinned by its function as an emollient and conditioning agent in...

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