2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Price Trend and Forecast

Regional Price Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Price Trend for the First Half of 2023

Asia

2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid (lactic Acid) market witnessed mixed market sentiments in the first half of 2023. Q1 began with lowered prices as a result of consistently low demands from end consumers and downstream markets and glutted inventory stocks.

2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid Price Trends

Feedstock glycerol also stayed in the decelerated track, which lowered the upstream costs and contributed to the dull prices. But the rise in demands from downstream food and beverage industries in the middle of the first quarter overtook, and the prices started inclining again; prices oscillated upwards for the rest of the said period. Overall mixed price trend for 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid/Lactic Acid were observed.

Europe

The European 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid market had a fluctuating run in H1 2023. Prices kept declining at the beginning of the first quarter as both dwindling demands and depreciating feedstock glycerol prices collectively kept pulling the market trend down. But from mid, Q1 market started to stabilize and observed equilibrium between supply and demand dynamics. After some time, by the end of the first quarter, food prices had started hiking, pertaining to weather conditions. This rise, along with the rise in demands, exerted positive cost pressure, and 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid prices started rising along. Overall, market sentiments were mixed.

North America

The American 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid market observed oscillating trend. Both demand and upstream production costs remained dull and didn’t let the 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid prices improve. A little stagnancy was approached by the middle of the first quarter. Inflation didn’t impact the American economy like the European one, and the supply–demand dynamics started improving. Overall, 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid market sentiments in the US remained dull.

Analyst Insight

According to procurement resources, the 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid prices are expected to continue a similar oscillating pattern in the future, given the uncertain demands from downstream food & beverages industries.

Procurement Resource provides latest prices of 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid. Each price database is tied to a user-friendly graphing tool dating back to 2014, which provides a range of functionalities: configuration of price series over user defined time period; comparison of product movements across countries; customisation of price currencies and unit; extraction of price data as excel files to be used offline.

Please Login or Subscribe to explore our dashboard.

About

2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, also known as lactic acid, is an organic acid. It has a white solid state and is miscible with water. It is a colourless liquid solution. This chemical compound is made using both artificial synthesis and natural sources. Lactic acid is also known as alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA).

Product Details

Report Features Details
Product Name 2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid
Industrial Uses Food and beverages
Chemical Formula C6H12O6
Synonyms Lactic acid
Molecular Weight 180.16 g/mol
Supplier Database Cargill, Inc, Corbion NV, Henan Jindan Lactic Acid Technology Co., Ltd, DuPont de Nemour Inc
Region/Countries Covered Asia Pacific: China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand

Europe: Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,  Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece

North America: United States and Canada

Latin America: Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco
Currency US$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
Supplier Database Availability Yes
Customization Scope The report can be customized as per the requirements of  the customer
Post-Sale Analyst Support 360-degree analyst support after report delivery


Note: Our supplier search experts can assist your procurement teams in compiling and validating a list of suppliers indicating they have products, services, and capabilities that meet your company's needs.

Production Processes

  • Production of Lactic Acid via Fermentation

Lactic acid is manufactured in the industrial sector through bacterial fermentation of carbohydrates or chemical synthesis from acetaldehyde.

Methodology

The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).

Assistance from Experts

Procurement Resource is a one-stop solution for businesses aiming at the best industry insights and market evaluation in the arena of procurement. Our team of market leaders covers all the facets of procurement strategies with its holistic industry reports, extensive production cost and pre-feasibility insights, and price trends dynamics impacting the cost trajectories of the plethora of products encompassing various industries. With the best analysis of the market trends and comprehensive consulting in light of the best strategic footstep, Procurement Resource got all that it takes.

Client's Satisfaction

Procurement Resource has made a mark for itself in terms of its rigorous assistance to its clientele. Our experienced panel of experts leave no stone unturned in ensuring the expertise at every step of our clients' strategic procurement journey. Our prompt assistance, prudential analysis, and pragmatic tactics considering the best procurement move for industries are all that sets us apart. We at Procurement Resource value our clients, which our clients vouch for.

Assured Quality

Expertise, judiciousness, and expedience are the crucial aspects of our modus operandi at Procurement Resource. Quality is non-negotiable, and we don't compromise on that. Our best-in-class solutions, elaborative consulting substantiated by exhaustive evaluation, and fool-proof reports have led us to come this far, making us the ‘numero uno' in the domain of procurement. Be it exclusive qualitative research or assiduous quantitative research methodologies, our high quality of work is what our clients swear by.

Table Of Contents

Our Clients

client-image

Get in Touch With Us

flag
UNITED STATES

Phone:+1 307 363 1045

flag
INDIA

Phone: +91 1203185500

flag
UNITED KINGDOM

Phone: +44 7537 132103

Email: sales@procurementresource.com

NEWSLETTER

Get latest News About Procurement Resource
Subscribe for news

This site uses cookies (including third-party cookies) to record user’s preferences. See our Privacy PolicyFor more.