North American Fatty Acid Market Sees Price Relief in Early Q3 2025

At the beginning of the third quarter of xxxx, the Fatty Acid prices fell in the North American region. Producers benefited from lower feedstock costs for making medium-chain Fatty Acid. The drop in raw material prices improved production margins, while imports stayed low due to high domestic stock and weaker seasonal demand. Freight rates from Asia declined, European shipments remained steady, and a brief rise in air cargo from Asia occurred ahead of tariff changes. Easing trade tensions made planning easier, but buyers stayed cautious as they cleared existing inventories. However, it is expected that the Fatty Acid prices will increase in the upcoming weeks.

In July xxxx, the U.S. Fatty Acid market saw cost relief for producers as Palm Kernel Oil, a key lauric oil feedstock for making medium-chain Fatty Acid (MCFAs) and related products, was widely available and priced lower than the...