In early February 2026, after stabilizing since late January, the U.S. Formic Acid market made a solid climb of 3.8%. The move cut the muted range-trade that had been in place through most of January and suggested a revival of demand by speculators on the front-month. The rise at the start of February signals active price discovery in the near term, and renewed market liquidity for the spot. Other broader agricultural policy and market signals were still supportive towards formic acid but more tangential: USDA guidance aligned with preparation for a potentially severe winter weather event affecting livestock producers; and joint USDA–EPA–SBA statements reinforced commitments to farmers and rural business. NASDA’s 2026 federal policy priorities covered animal disease preparedness, traceability, and pesticide regulation all of which have indirect effects on the management of livestock feed and the want for feed additives. Industry opinion remained positive about the expanding use of formic acid in silage preservation and improving quality of feedstuff for the livestock, which consolidates its place in agrochemical and feed industry.
