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Weak demand keeps the stearic acid market under heavy pressure.

Published on 2026-06-12

Introduction: The palm oil market fluctuated during this period, with prices first declining and then rising, though the upward momentum was limited. Stearic acid producers reduced output under cost pressure, but profit margins remained narrow. Demand growth was limited, providing weak support for prices.

Raw material prices rose modestly; stearic acid market prioritized sales.

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Olivier Dupont 2026-06-12 20:05

Stearic acid margin is squeezed by weak downstream demand and slightly higher feedstock costs. Even with reduced capacity utilization, sales-driven pricing persists. I expect heavy pressure to continue until demand shows..

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Weak demand keeps the stearic acid market under heavy pressure.

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