Stearic acid Price — China Factory EXW 2026

Stearic acid price Spec: China national standards;Type 200;Type 800;1801;1810;1838;1840;1842;1845;1860;1865

China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 1,247.26 / MT · VAT excluded -9.0088 (-1.00%) as of 20261106

Newest Price 1,247.26

Price Date 20261106

Day's Change -9.01

Day's Range 1,247.26 - 1,238.25

Month's Change +98.27

Month's Range 1,247.26 - 1,345.53

Year's Change +55.55

Year's Range 1,247.26 - 1,191.71

Don't overlook the personal care segment. Stearic acid's role as a skin-conditioning agent and emulsifier in creams and lotions is growing, especially with the trend toward natural...

Also known as ACIDUM STEARICUM 50, C18, CARBOXYLIC ACID C18, CETYLACETIC ACID

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What are the key industrial applications driving stearic acid demand?

Don't overlook the personal care segment. Stearic acid's role as a skin-conditioning agent and emulsifier in creams and lotions is growing, especially with the trend toward natural-derived ingredients. This niche offers more stable demand than cyclical industrial sectors.

What is driving the current stearic acid price trend in China?

Watch the palm oil futures curve closely. Any correction in CPO prices would quickly remove the cost support under stearic acid. Also, the capacity expansion pipeline suggests that once feedstock costs ease, oversupply could pressure margins significantly.

How is China's stearic acid market structured in terms of supply and demand?

The fragmentation is a key risk factor. With capacity growing faster than demand, expect consolidation pressure. Smaller producers without captive feedstock or downstream integration will struggle to maintain margins, especially if palm oil prices stay volatile.

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Stearic acid price context

What drives Stearic acid prices

What are the key industrial applications driving stearic acid demand?: Don't overlook the personal care segment. Stearic acid's role as a skin-conditioning agent and emulsifier in creams and lotions is growing, especially with the ...

What is driving the current stearic acid price trend in China?: Watch the palm oil futures curve closely. Any correction in CPO prices would quickly remove the cost support under stearic acid. Also, the capacity expansion pi...

How we assess Stearic acid price

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Overview

Stearic acid (octadecanoic acid, CAS 57-11-4) is a white, waxy saturated fatty acid with a melting point of 67–72 °C and low water solubility. It is a versatile, stable industrial staple valued for its lubricating, release, and dispersing properties across multiple sectors.

Food: a major component of cocoa butter, contributing to chocolate's firm texture at room temperature and rapid melt on the palate.
Industrial: a key lubricant and release agent in plastics processing, particularly for PVC, improving flow, gloss, and reducing degradation.
Cosmetics & personal care: a functional ingredient in creams and scar-care products, where it aids penetration and softens tissue.
Chemical: an essential raw material for producing stearate salts, stabilizers, and ester derivatives.

China's stearic acid output is substantial, with a significant share of national fatty acid production, and the market is competitive with ongoing capacity expansion. Domestic supply largely serves downstream stearate and soap manufacturing, with producers concentrated among a few leading players.

Key domestic producers:
Shuangma Chemical – large-scale stearic acid capacity.
Nantong Kaita – major producer.
Hangzhou Youhua – significant market share.

Properties

Name

Stearic acid

ACIDUM STEARICUM 50

C18

CARBOXYLIC ACID C18

CETYLACETIC ACID

CAS Number

57-11-4

EINECS No.

266-928-5

Risk Codes

S37/39;S26;S16

Safety Description

R38;R36/37/38;R11

HS Code

2915701000

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Stearic acid price Spec: China national standards;Type 200;Type 800;1801;1810;1838;1840;1842;1845;1860;1865

Recent market notes

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