The market value of Oleic Acid in the US import market has recorded a measured upward movement in December 2025. The marginal increase in the prices of Oleic Acid has reflected the stabilization of the market after the sharp increase of prices in the previous month. The US market has entered the final month of the year with a calm sentiment which was shaped by disciplined inventory management and predictable downstream demand. The buyers and procurers in November have rushed to secure material amid the tight inventory covers. The procurement approach in the December was more calculated which kept the market stable with marginal increase in the Oleic Acid prices. The downstream sectors have maintained steady production schedules which allowed the buyers to align the procurement volume with actual consumption rather than speculative stocking. The suppliers have adopted measured pricing strategy and kept the export offers competitive to sustain trade with a gradual upward adjustment. The balanced interaction between the supply availability and demand absorption have ensured that the market avoided any volatility.
