Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for lactic acid.
Lactic Acid Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$3,499 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $2,820–$2,958 USD/t.
Lactic Acid Price History
Lactic Acid Prices by Country
Lactic acid 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 | $2,425 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Brazil | $1,553 Jul 1, 2026 | +6.0% |
| Canada | $1,407 Jul 1, 2026 | +4.2% |
| Switzerland | $14,892 Jul 1, 2026 | +28% |
| Chile | $3,781 Jul 1, 2026 | +2.2% |
| Lithuania | $2,155 Jul 1, 2026 | -83% |
| United States | $4,438 Jul 1, 2026 | +70% |
| Czechia | $2,177 Jun 1, 2026 | -66% |
| Germany | $4,633 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $3,766 Jun 1, 2026 | -13% |
| United Kingdom | $3,384 Jun 1, 2026 | -30% |
| Greece | $2,728 Jun 1, 2026 | +26% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $6,558 Jun 1, 2026 | -0.9% |
| Indonesia | $2,876 Jun 1, 2026 | -73% |
| India | $16,028 Jun 1, 2026 | +309% |
| Ireland | $5,751 Jun 1, 2026 | +9.9% |
| Japan | $4,382 Jun 1, 2026 | -7.8% |
| Latvia | $4,357 Jun 1, 2026 | +113% |
| Mexico | $7,316 Jun 1, 2026 | +35% |
| Malaysia | $2,508 Jun 1, 2026 | -3.8% |
| Netherlands | $2,847 Jun 1, 2026 | +2.3% |
| Poland | $2,359 Jun 1, 2026 | -32% |
| Portugal | $3,424 Jun 1, 2026 | +14% |
| Sweden | $4,442 Jun 1, 2026 | +25% |
| Belgium | $2,305 May 1, 2026 | -8.3% |
| Spain | $2,142 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Estonia | $1,531 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Guatemala | $2,494 May 1, 2026 | -25% |
| Croatia | $1,691 May 1, 2026 | -15% |
| Hungary | $5,538 May 1, 2026 | -26% |
| Italy | $7,983 May 1, 2026 | +58% |
| North Macedonia | $21,590 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Romania | $4,236 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovakia | $3,402 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $2,959 May 1, 2026 | +79% |
| Thailand | $952 May 1, 2026 | -11% |
| South Africa | $2,882 May 1, 2026 | +7.3% |
| Colombia | $2,925 Apr 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Dominican Republic | $3,749 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Israel | $2,932 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Serbia | $30,251 Apr 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Kazakhstan | $2,211 Mar 1, 2026 | -50% |
| Bulgaria | $1,872 Feb 1, 2026 | -9.0% |
| Philippines | $2,176 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| El Salvador | $1,184 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $1,777 Dec 1, 2025 | -22% |
| South Korea | $5,899 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $4,661 Dec 1, 2025 | -19% |
| Türkiye | $4,573 Dec 1, 2025 | -24% |
| Ghana | $3,334 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $1,384 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Georgia | $2,536 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Norway | $382 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $9,913 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Finland | $4,153 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Guyana | $3,982 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $1,335 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Zimbabwe | $2,740 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Oman | $2,941 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Saudi Arabia | $1,600 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes lactic acid prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Lactic Acid Price Questions
- What is lactic acid and how is it classified?
- Lactic acid is a carboxylic acid that contains an alcohol functional group but no other oxygen functions. It is listed under HS code 291811, which covers lactic acid, its salts and esters.
- What are typical storage requirements for lactic acid?
- Lactic acid should be stored in a cool, dry place, tightly sealed to prevent moisture ingress and exposure to strong bases, which can cause degradation.