DL-Xylose Price — China Factory EXW 2026

DL-Xylose price Spec: China national standards

China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 1,100.29 / MT · VAT excluded -529.7965 (-33.00%) as of 20210323

Newest Price 1,100.29

Price Date 20210323

Day's Change -529.8

Day's Range 1,100.29 - 570.5

Month's Change -834.81

Month's Range 1,100.29 - 265.49

Year's Change -964.6

Year's Range 1,100.29 - 2,064.89

For traders, the biofuel angle is still nascent, but food-grade D-xylose demand is more immediate. Keep an eye on enzyme technology breakthroughs—if xylose fermentation becomes co...

Also known as (2S,3R,4S,5R)-oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol, (2S,3R,4S,5R)-tetrahydropyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol, (±)-Xylos, D-(+)-WOOD SUGAR

Opinions

How will biofuel and biotechnology trends affect DL-Xylose demand?

For traders, the biofuel angle is still nascent, but food-grade D-xylose demand is more immediate. Keep an eye on enzyme technology breakthroughs—if xylose fermentation becomes cost-effective, it could rapidly shift demand profiles and pricing. For now, focus on food and xylitol industry offtake.

What are the key risks in DL-Xylose capacity expansion projects?

This is a classic case of 'announced capacity vs. actual output.' Always verify feedstock agreements when assessing new supply. In procurement, don't over-rely on future capacity promises—lock in contracts with existing producers to hedge against project delays or cancellations.

DL-Xylose price context

What drives DL-Xylose prices

How will biofuel and biotechnology trends affect DL-Xylose demand?: For traders, the biofuel angle is still nascent, but food-grade D-xylose demand is more immediate. Keep an eye on enzyme technology breakthroughs—if xylose fer...

What are the key risks in DL-Xylose capacity expansion projects?: This is a classic case of 'announced capacity vs. actual output.' Always verify feedstock agreements when assessing new supply. In procurement, don't over-rely ...

How we assess DL-Xylose price

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Overview

DL-Xylose (CAS 41247-05-6) is a five-carbon aldose monosaccharide with the molecular formula C5H10O5 and a molecular weight of 150.13. It appears as a crystalline solid with a melting point of 154–158°C and is the racemic (DL) form of xylose, a sugar alcohol precursor and functional sweetener.

Food: serves as a low-calorie sweetener suitable for diabetic consumers and acts as a prebiotic to support intestinal health.
Pharmaceutical: used as an intermediate in the synthesis of xyloside derivatives and other bioactive compounds.
Industrial: a feedstock for producing xylitol and other sugar alcohols, with applications in personal care and chemical synthesis.

China's production landscape centers on corncob-derived xylose, with dominant grades including food-grade and industrial-grade material. The country is a major exporter of xylose and xylitol, though the DL form specifically is a niche synthetic product with limited dedicated capacity. Trends point toward integrated biorefining of non-grain biomass to produce functional sugars.

Key domestic producers:
Danisco (China) – subsidiary producing xylose and xylitol in Henan.
Shandong Futaste – integrated producer of xylitol and rare sugars from corncobs.

Properties

Name

DL-Xylose

(2S,3R,4S,5R)-oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol

(2S,3R,4S,5R)-tetrahydropyran-2,3,4,5-tetrol

(±)-Xylos

D-(+)-WOOD SUGAR

CAS Number

41247-05-6

EINECS No.

255-277-2

Risk Codes

24/25

HS Code

2940001000

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