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MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) Price Trend Analysis 2026: Supply Demand Analysis, Historical Prices, Latest News, Price Drivers & Market Insights
Written ByUdeesha Tomar
MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) Latest Prices Q3 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | China | FOB | USD 428.62/MT | July 2026 |
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | USA | FOB | USD 1,018.45/MT | July 2026 |
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | Germany | FOB | USD 1,275.12/MT | July 2026 |
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | Australia | CIF | USD 527.07/MT | July 2026 |
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | Canada | CIF | USD 1,033.45/MT | July 2026 |
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | China | FOB | USD 570.00/MT | June 2026 |
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | USA | FOB | USD 1,060.00/MT | June 2026 |
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | Germany | FOB | USD 1,380.00/MT | June 2026 |
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | Australia | CIF | USD 636.00/MT | June 2026 |
| MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) | Canada | CIF | USD 1,060.00/MT | June 2026 |
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MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) Price Trend Q2 2026
- MCA prices softened through Q2 as lower feedstock costs, improving supply and cautious chemical demand outweighed temporary logistics disruptions.
- Falling acetic acid costs reduced production expenses, while energy and freight disruptions periodically increased replacement costs.
- Agrochemical and industrial demand weakened toward quarter-end, encouraging buyers to maintain lean inventories and delay procurement.
Asia
China remained the key Asian market, with MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) averaging USD 570/MT (FOB) in June. During Q2’26, prices strengthened during April before correcting through May and June as acetic acid costs declined, production recovered and agrochemical buyers reduced purchasing urgency. China’s pesticide technical-material market weakened in June, indicating lower demand for MCA-based herbicide intermediates. Rising operating rates also increased availability and inventories, reinforcing downward pressure. India received additional cost relief after customs duties on imported acetic acid were reduced to zero during Q2, lowering the raw-material burden for MCA producers and importers.
Europe
Germany recorded an average MCA price of USD 1380/MT (FOB) in June. European pricing remained firmer than Asia because chemical producers faced elevated energy, logistics and replacement costs amid geopolitical disruptions. However, demand remained constrained, while competitive imports continued to pressure regional producers. European chemical trade also weakened during Q2, with chemical exports and imports both declining in April, indicating softer cross-border activity. By June, European chemical producer prices were still edging higher, but momentum had moderated as geopolitical risk was increasingly incorporated into market expectations.
North America
The USA recorded an average MCA price of USD 1060/MT (FOB) in June. North American pricing remained supported by comparatively higher production and logistics costs, while downstream chemical demand provided limited upside. Import availability and cautious purchasing prevented stronger price escalation. Broader chemical-market conditions remained sensitive to freight disruptions and feedstock movements, keeping replacement costs elevated even as demand growth moderated.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, MCA prices are likely to remain mixed, with weaker agrochemical procurement limiting upside while feedstock, freight and regional supply disruptions provide intermittent support.
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- Global Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA) prices followed a firm trend during Q1’26, supported by tightening supply conditions, rising upstream costs, and higher logistics expenses linked to geopolitical disruptions.
- Feedstock sentiment strengthened as acetic acid costs increased sharply across key regions, while supply disruptions and elevated freight rates amplified production pressure.
- Downstream demand from carboxymethyl cellulose, agrochemicals, surfactants, pharmaceuticals, and thioglycolic acid sectors remained stable, although cautious procurement limited aggressive buying activity.
Asia
In Asia, MCA prices moved upward during Q1’26 amid tightening supply and improving downstream sentiment. In China, the upstream market recorded an approximately 13% quarter-on-quarter increase, while prices rose around 5% between February and March. Plant maintenance activity and constrained operating rates reduced spot availability early in the quarter, while declining inventories and stronger downstream sentiment supported the rebound in March. Rising acetic acid costs, reduced import arrivals, and geopolitical disruptions further strengthened upstream cost pressure. Demand from acetic anhydride and cellulose derivative sectors improved toward the quarter’s end, supporting firmer market fundamentals. In India, MCA prices increased by nearly 10% from February to March due to higher import dependency, elevated freight expenses, and delayed cargo arrivals linked to Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Middle East trade congestion.
Europe
In Europe, MCA prices followed a firm upward trajectory driven by elevated upstream and energy-related costs. Rising crude oil and natural gas volatility increased manufacturing expenses across the regional chemical chain, while logistics disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz sharply increased freight costs and tightened import flows. However, weak industrial activity and cautious procurement from agrochemical and specialty chemical sectors limited the pace of increases despite continued supply-side pressure.
North America
In North America, the MCA market remained firm as higher feedstock and transportation costs supported price momentum throughout the quarter. Elevated freight expenses and tightening global supply conditions increased operational pressure for suppliers, while moderate demand from pharmaceutical, personal care, and industrial applications maintained stable market activity. Buyers largely focused on inventory control and short term purchasing strategies amid persistent volatility.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) is expected to remain firm as constrained supply, elevated logistics costs, and volatile feedstock conditions continue supporting MCA pricing despite cautious downstream demand.
About MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid)
MCA is a chlorocarboxylic acid and a haloacetic acid. It is extracted from acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a chloroacetate. In appearance, it a colourless to light-brown crystalline material. It is miscible in water and sinks in it. It is combustible in nature. It is one of the most important halogenated derivatives of acetic acid.
MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) Product Detail
Chemical Formula
C2H3ClO2
Molecular Weight
94.5 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Carboxymethyl Cellulose Or CMC, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals, Dyes, Cosmetics
Synonyms
Chloroacetic Acid, 79-11-8, 2-Chloroacetic Acid
Supplier Database
Acros Organics, Nouryon, CABB Group GmbH
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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
CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)
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MCA (Monochloroacetic Acid) Production Processes
- Production of MCA via Chlorination; and via Hydrolysis
In this process, acetic acid is chlorinated with acetic anhydride as a catalyst, which results in the formation of Monochloroacetic Acid with dichloroacetic acid and trichloroacetic acid as impurities. This product is further separated and refined to obtain the desired product.
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