Fumaric Acid prices in the U.S. continued their downward trajectory through August 2025, driven by high inventory levels, reduced import costs, and subdued demand from key sectors. Despite seasonal consumption support, restrained purchasing and ample supply kept market fundamentals soft. With consistent feedstock flows and balanced trading activity, Fumaric Acid prices are expected to decline further in the latter part of August.
In the first half of August 2025, the US Fumaric Acid market continued a long-term downward trend supported by a mix of weak market fundamentals, high inventory levels and low demand in major end use industries. The trend over the last twelve weeks has seen the U.S. Fumaric Acid market experience a continuous downward trend in terms of price due to oversupply and reduced buying rates.
During the month of early August Fumaric Acid prices were affected by both low import prices and sharp discounts provided by Chinese exporters. The high inventory levels in China pushed the suppliers to lower quotations making imports of U.S. cheaper. This was further fueled by the significant decrease in freight rates between Asia and the U.S. which reduced the overall procurement costs of American buyers. A stable USD/CNY exchange rate made landed costs predictable supporting the downward pricing trend.
The level of Fumaric Acid in domestic inventory was also high, which has prompted restrained purchasing pattern. U.S. importers, fearing the effects of trade uncertainty and possible tariffs, slowed down on buying activities and concentrated on their immediate needs. This cautious strategy led to a low inventory turnover and further augmented the low pricing environment.
Demand in US for Fumaric Acid was at a stagnant level in the first half of August, due to falling demand from food and beverage manufacturers. Although the beverage season commenced, which usually boosts seasonal demand, the consumption levels did not generate any significant impact on the upside. U.S. manufacturing activity fell to the weakest level since December 2024, indicating persistent slowdown in the goods-producing industry. This decline added more pressure to the demand of Fumaric Acid, as downstream industries scaled down production and purchases.
In mid-August, the marketplace continued experiencing the presence of mild pressure, as prices declined modestly on the back of weak feedstock prices and unwavering availability. Asian exporters sustained lower quotations; freight cost remained low as well as import costs declined. But the relatively low urgency related to buyers and a lack of vital restocking action kept the prices of Fumaric Acid at their low levels.
In the third week of August, U.S. market’s Fumaric Acid prices plummeted further, showing market weakness. Suppliers still had considerable excess inventory and discounted heavily, and high import coverage was readily available. Although the consumption rates remained stable, the purchasing strength was limited and did not allow any significant increase in prices.
In the later part of August, forecasts indicate that Fumaric Acid prices in the U.S. will continue their downward trend. There is expectation that market fundamentals will remain weak, held down by high inventory levels. Trading levels will remain balanced in August, with steady consumption supported by cautious buying. There should be a free flow of feedstock with no immediate supply chain interruptions, causing Fumaric Acid prices to remain weak overall and adding to the downward trend in the U.S. market.
As the month draws near to close, the outlook for Fumaric Acid remains weak with no signs of improvement in the short term. Weak demand, an abundant supply base, and continued cautious trading are likely to continue limit pricing momentum for Fumaric Acid in the United States.
