Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for crude glycerin.
Crude Glycerin Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$692 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $614–$670 USD/t.
Crude Glycerin Price History
Crude Glycerin Prices by Country
Crude glycerin 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 | $253 Jul 1, 2026 | -85% |
| Brazil | $725 Jul 1, 2026 | +62% |
| Canada | $579 Jul 1, 2026 | +8.8% |
| Lithuania | $606 Jul 1, 2026 | +3.1% |
| Norway | $301 Jul 1, 2026 | -6.6% |
| New Zealand | $1,941 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $672 Jul 1, 2026 | -6.6% |
| Chile | $2,127 Jun 1, 2026 | +10536% |
| Czechia | $1,075 Jun 1, 2026 | +53% |
| Germany | $589 Jun 1, 2026 | +36% |
| Denmark | $1,797 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Estonia | $662 Jun 1, 2026 | +31% |
| Greece | $773 Jun 1, 2026 | +49% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $688 Jun 1, 2026 | +98% |
| Hungary | $804 Jun 1, 2026 | +74% |
| Indonesia | $766 Jun 1, 2026 | +44% |
| Latvia | $898 Jun 1, 2026 | +46% |
| Malaysia | $720 Jun 1, 2026 | +58% |
| Poland | $1,011 Jun 1, 2026 | +41% |
| Portugal | $679 Jun 1, 2026 | +68% |
| Serbia | $1,074 Jun 1, 2026 | +33% |
| Sweden | $432 Jun 1, 2026 | -80% |
| Spain | $629 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $396 May 1, 2026 | +35% |
| Croatia | $734 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| India | $2,686 May 1, 2026 | +0.4% |
| Philippines | $650 May 1, 2026 | +87% |
| Romania | $704 May 1, 2026 | +49% |
| Slovakia | $835 May 1, 2026 | +210% |
| Thailand | $885 May 1, 2026 | +85% |
| South Africa | $4,111 May 1, 2026 | +172% |
| Colombia | $739 Apr 1, 2026 | +57% |
| Netherlands | $673 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $1,396 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Argentina | $530 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Belgium | $670 Mar 1, 2026 | +56% |
| Bulgaria | $658 Mar 1, 2026 | +45% |
| Paraguay | $615 Mar 1, 2026 | +97% |
| South Sudan | $432 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Switzerland | $363 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Iceland | $1,120 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $746 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| South Korea | $619 Dec 1, 2025 | +66% |
| Singapore | $558 Dec 1, 2025 | +135% |
| Türkiye | $718 Dec 1, 2025 | -2.3% |
| Egypt | $432 Oct 1, 2025 | +76% |
| Luxembourg | $1,966 Oct 1, 2025 | +6.7% |
| Pakistan | $150 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Finland | $550 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Japan | $585 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Bolivia | $295 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Saudi Arabia | $1,235 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ireland | $18,762 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Panama | $500 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Namibia | $4,266 Jun 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Uzbekistan | $576 Dec 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Moldova | $768 Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Italy | $312 Jun 1, 2023 | -27% |
| Zambia | $954 May 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Uruguay | $65 Apr 1, 2023 | -46% |
| Kenya | $3,082 Mar 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Kuwait | $262 Jan 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Austria | $272 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Tunisia | $338 Dec 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Tanzania | $1,873 Dec 1, 2022 | +8.9% |
| Jordan | $707 Oct 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Rwanda | $2,215 Sep 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| North Macedonia | $187 Aug 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| China | $1,845 Jul 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Bahrain | $133 May 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Israel | $707 Apr 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $551 Mar 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Lesotho | $62 Oct 1, 2021 | -89% |
| State of Palestine | $446 Sep 1, 2021 | Not reported |
| Russia | $620 Apr 1, 2021 | +8.8% |
| Belarus | $323 Jun 1, 2020 | +20% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $1,130 Dec 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Malawi | $1,423 Oct 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| United Arab Emirates | $869 May 1, 2019 | +510% |
| Uganda | $1,496 Mar 1, 2019 | Not reported |
| Peru | $296 Sep 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Vietnam | $388 Sep 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Dominican Republic | $1,530 Aug 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Angola | $27 Jun 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| DR Congo | $647 May 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $1,416 Mar 1, 2018 | Not reported |
| Ecuador | $261 Aug 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Guatemala | $88 Aug 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Madagascar | $237 May 1, 2017 | Not reported |
| Cyprus | $223 Jan 1, 2015 | Not reported |
| Mexico | $188 Oct 1, 2013 | Not reported |
| Ghana | $1,402 Dec 1, 2012 | -11% |
| Botswana | $16 Jul 1, 2012 | +0.0% |
| Kazakhstan | $5,467 Sep 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Senegal | $1,750 Apr 1, 2011 | Not reported |
| Zimbabwe | $728 Dec 1, 2010 | Not reported |
What shapes crude glycerin prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Crude Glycerin Price Questions
- What is the difference between crude glycerin and refined glycerol?
- Crude glycerin is the raw by-product with significant impurities, while refined glycerol has been purified to meet high purity specifications for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. Buyers choose crude glycerin for cost-sensitive industrial uses or as feedstock for further processing.
- How do I evaluate the quality of a crude glycerin lot?
- Key parameters include glycerol content, moisture, ash, methanol residue, and physical appearance. These factors determine suitability for refining, feed, or fuel applications and affect the price.
- Can crude glycerin be used directly in animal feed?
- It can be, but only if it meets specific quality standards for methanol, salts, and other impurities. In most cases, some processing or dilution is necessary to make it safe and acceptable.
- What are the main safety concerns when handling crude glycerin?
- The primary hazards are flammability from residual methanol and potential toxicity if ingested. Storage and transport must avoid open flames and ensure proper ventilation.
- How should crude glycerin be stored to maintain quality?
- Store in closed tanks or drums under ambient temperature to prevent water absorption and evaporation of methanol. Keep away from ignition sources and avoid long-term storage if methanol content is high.