Glycerin Price Trends
Glycerin is an emulsifier ingredient used across personal care and pharma & nutraceuticals applications. This page tracks glycerin prices on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, with demand analysis available alongside.
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Latest glycerin price trend
Prices for glycerin have trended upward in recent years as supply stayed tight relative to steady demand.
The changes visible in the series are consistent with cost pass-through from upstream inputs, moderated by competitive pressure among exporters.
The next few quarters are likely to be shaped by raw-material markets and by how much idle capacity producers bring back, rather than by any structural shift in demand.
Key price drivers
- Vegetable-oil and oilseed markets in the origin countries
- By-product supply from crushing and oleochemical operations
- Biodiesel economics, which compete for the same raw materials
- Demand from food, personal-care and industrial formulators
- Freight rates and container availability on the main trade lanes
Where glycerin is used
Food & Beverage
- Humectant and sweetener in foods
Chemicals
- Intermediate for oleochemicals and resins
Pharma & Nutraceuticals
- Excipient in syrups and creams
Personal Care
- Humectant in skincare, haircare and oral care
Covering Food & Beverage, Chemicals, Pharma & Nutraceuticals, Personal Care.
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