Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for carbon dioxide, food grade.
Carbon Dioxide, Food Grade Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$3.40 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $258–$292 USD/t.
Carbon Dioxide, Food Grade Price History
Carbon Dioxide, Food Grade Prices by Country
Carbon dioxide, food grade export unit values are shown in USD/t. Compare the reporting dates as well as the values; product mix and delivery terms can differ between countries.
| Country | Latest · USD/t | YoYYear on year |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $2,135 Jul 1, 2026 | -24% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | $169 Jul 1, 2026 | -4.1% |
| Brazil | $5,712 Jul 1, 2026 | +29% |
| Canada | $107 Jul 1, 2026 | +55% |
| Switzerland | $168 Jul 1, 2026 | -36% |
| Lithuania | $115 Jul 1, 2026 | -49% |
| Norway | $132 Jul 1, 2026 | +36% |
| United States | $2.00 Jul 1, 2026 | -39% |
| Bolivia | $474 Jun 1, 2026 | -7.0% |
| Czechia | $160 Jun 1, 2026 | -24% |
| Germany | $338 Jun 1, 2026 | -8.5% |
| Denmark | $1,002 Jun 1, 2026 | -21% |
| Estonia | $1,620 Jun 1, 2026 | -38% |
| United Kingdom | $369 Jun 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Greece | $309 Jun 1, 2026 | -82% |
| Guatemala | $700 Jun 1, 2026 | +6.4% |
| Hungary | $109 Jun 1, 2026 | -13% |
| Indonesia | $24 Jun 1, 2026 | -89% |
| India | $134 Jun 1, 2026 | +12% |
| Ireland | $911 Jun 1, 2026 | -20% |
| Japan | $47,235 Jun 1, 2026 | +18% |
| Luxembourg | $8,117 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Latvia | $185 Jun 1, 2026 | +19% |
| Moldova | $128 Jun 1, 2026 | +4.7% |
| North Macedonia | $152 Jun 1, 2026 | +0.7% |
| Mauritius | $782 Jun 1, 2026 | -1.3% |
| Malaysia | $854 Jun 1, 2026 | -14% |
| Netherlands | $314 Jun 1, 2026 | +71% |
| New Zealand | $597 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Poland | $187 Jun 1, 2026 | -28% |
| Portugal | $1,250 Jun 1, 2026 | -6.7% |
| Serbia | $86 Jun 1, 2026 | +1.7% |
| Sweden | $286 Jun 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Uzbekistan | $226 Jun 1, 2026 | +1.3% |
| Armenia | $249 May 1, 2026 | -1.2% |
| Belgium | $183 May 1, 2026 | +50% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $1,545 May 1, 2026 | +48% |
| Spain | $207 May 1, 2026 | -25% |
| Croatia | $138 May 1, 2026 | -0.6% |
| Italy | $738 May 1, 2026 | -38% |
| Romania | $1,079 May 1, 2026 | +144% |
| El Salvador | $978 May 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Slovakia | $161 May 1, 2026 | -76% |
| Slovenia | $145 May 1, 2026 | -13% |
| Thailand | $268 May 1, 2026 | -7.6% |
| South Africa | $229 May 1, 2026 | -48% |
| Dominican Republic | $1,203 Apr 1, 2026 | +167% |
| Fiji | $3,818 Apr 1, 2026 | +437% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $376 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $501 Apr 1, 2026 | +11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $202 Apr 1, 2026 | +35% |
| Argentina | $233 Mar 1, 2026 | +2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $142 Mar 1, 2026 | -1.3% |
| Colombia | $640 Mar 1, 2026 | -6.9% |
| Ecuador | $393 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Ghana | $796 Mar 1, 2026 | -28% |
| Philippines | $166 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Panama | $830 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $193 Dec 1, 2025 | +8.3% |
| South Korea | $952 Dec 1, 2025 | -24% |
| Morocco | $833 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $661 Dec 1, 2025 | -2.9% |
| Singapore | $304 Dec 1, 2025 | -1.7% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $374 Dec 1, 2025 | +12% |
| Türkiye | $129 Dec 1, 2025 | -16% |
| Pakistan | $120 Oct 1, 2025 | -2.6% |
| Paraguay | $230 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $216 Sep 1, 2025 | -9.9% |
| Angola | $623 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Guyana | $203 May 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $623 Apr 1, 2025 | +1.0% |
| Bahrain | $109 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| China | $141 Dec 1, 2024 | -3.7% |
| Oman | $319 Dec 1, 2024 | +44% |
| Namibia | $75 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Kuwait | $99 Sep 1, 2024 | -0.9% |
| Kenya | $296 Dec 1, 2023 | -14% |
| Laos | $140 Dec 1, 2023 | +0.0% |
| Mozambique | $529 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Malawi | $519 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Nicaragua | $555 Dec 1, 2023 | +9.9% |
| Tanzania | $969 Dec 1, 2023 | +0.7% |
| Zambia | $607 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Cameroon | $15,335 Oct 1, 2023 | +2185% |
| Chile | $145 Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Benin | $653 Feb 1, 2023 | -5.5% |
| Austria | $414 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Burkina Faso | $861 Dec 1, 2022 | -1.7% |
| Mexico | $713 Nov 1, 2022 | +82% |
| Tunisia | $194 Sep 1, 2022 | -6.2% |
| Senegal | $1,155 Apr 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Belarus | $153 Mar 1, 2022 | +87% |
| Uruguay | $3,618 Jan 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Russia | $165 Dec 1, 2021 | -5.7% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $160 Jul 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Barbados | $539 Nov 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| DR Congo | $1,499 Oct 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Georgia | $251 Oct 1, 2020 | +0.4% |
| Uganda | $863 Aug 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Zimbabwe | $403 Aug 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Gambia | $269 Jun 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| Costa Rica | $406 Mar 1, 2020 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $552 Dec 1, 2019 | +6.0% |
| Botswana | $143 Dec 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Eswatini | $176 Dec 1, 2019 | -3.9% |
| Cyprus | $131 Sep 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Brunei | $1,221 Nov 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Ethiopia | $935 Nov 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $921 Jan 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $83 Dec 1, 2017 | -89% |
| Jordan | $209 Dec 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $1.00 Nov 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Montserrat | $904 Mar 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Sudan | $300 Dec 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Togo | $2,114 Apr 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Lesotho | $42 Mar 1, 2016 | Not reported |
| Samoa | $126 Feb 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Comoros | $944 Sep 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Qatar | $251 Sep 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Grenada | $140 May 1, 2014 | Not reported |
| Iceland | $1,546 Sep 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Mali | $1,728 Oct 1, 2012 | -32% |
| Iran | $150 Mar 1, 2010 | Not reported |
What shapes carbon dioxide, food grade prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Beverage carbonation
Food‑grade CO₂ is used to carbonate soft drinks, sparkling water, and alcoholic beverages, driving demand from beverage manufacturers.
Demand driver
Food preservation and packaging
CO₂ is employed in modified atmosphere packaging and as a protective gas in food storage to extend shelf life.
Demand driver
Bakery and dough leavening
Food‑grade CO₂ is utilized in bakery operations for dough leavening and to create specific textures.
Demand driver
Industrial food processing
CO₂ is used for chilling, freezing point depression, and as a refrigerant in various food processing applications.
Quote basis
Why quoted prices can differ
Carbon dioxide, food grade is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.
Carbon Dioxide, Food Grade Price Questions
- What are the typical storage requirements for carbon dioxide, food grade?
- Carbon dioxide, food grade should be stored in a cool, well‑ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition. It must be kept in approved pressure vessels or cylinders that are protected from physical damage and sealed to prevent moisture ingress.
- How is carbon dioxide, food grade commonly used in food and beverage production?
- Food‑grade carbon dioxide is used as a preservative and carbonation agent in beverages, as a protective atmosphere for packaged foods, and for freezing or chilling applications such as dry ice production. It must meet food‑grade purity specifications before being introduced into the product line.
- What safety precautions should buyers observe when handling carbon dioxide, food grade?
- When handling food‑grade carbon dioxide, buyers should wear appropriate personal protective equipment, ensure proper ventilation to avoid asphyxiation, and follow cylinder handling guidelines to prevent rapid pressure release. Any leaks should be addressed immediately, and cylinders must be secured during transport.