Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for microbial oils.
Microbial Oils Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$11,509 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $12,457–$16,031 USD/t.
Microbial Oils Price History
Microbial Oils Prices by Country
Microbial oils 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $5,542 Jul 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Canada | $24,205 Jul 1, 2026 | -8.7% |
| United States | $18,214 Jul 1, 2026 | +21% |
| Switzerland | $25,910 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $18,355 Jun 1, 2026 | -52% |
| Israel | $20,151 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Netherlands | $24,890 Jun 1, 2026 | +18% |
| Italy | $3,645 May 1, 2026 | +8.5% |
| Norway | $59,057 May 1, 2026 | -20% |
| Romania | $6,506 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Spain | $44,886 Apr 1, 2026 | -5.3% |
| Lithuania | $5,881 Apr 1, 2026 | +34% |
| Bulgaria | $22,774 Mar 1, 2026 | +114% |
| India | $63,799 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $61,881 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| France | $11,037 Dec 1, 2025 | -52% |
| Belgium | $2,946 Nov 1, 2025 | +4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $23,607 Oct 1, 2025 | -13% |
| Türkiye | $24,799 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Denmark | $6,329 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $18,056 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| South Africa | $317 Aug 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ireland | $86,059 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Sweden | $20,151 Jul 1, 2025 | -24% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9,384 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $12,298 Dec 1, 2024 | -70% |
| Poland | $2,973 Jun 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Malaysia | $8,062 May 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Portugal | $5,082 Apr 1, 2024 | +42% |
| Thailand | $38,000 Nov 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $2,213 Aug 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Morocco | $4,240 Jul 1, 2023 | -3.5% |
| Tanzania | $633 Feb 1, 2023 | Not reported |
| Australia | $5,213 Oct 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Chile | $2,353 Aug 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Botswana | $63 May 1, 2022 | Not reported |
| Paraguay | $2,058 Apr 1, 2022 | Not reported |
What shapes microbial oils prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Technical and industrial applications
Microbial oils are used as feedstock for biotechnological processes, specialty chemicals, lubricants, and other non‑food industrial products.
Quote basis
Why quoted prices can differ
Microbial oils is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.
Microbial Oils Price Questions
- What are microbial oils?
- Microbial oils are fats and oils derived from microbial sources such as fungi, bacteria, or algae. They are classified as fixed (solid or semi‑solid at room temperature) and may be crude, refined, or partially processed but are not chemically modified.
- Are microbial oils refined or can they be used in crude form?
- Both forms exist: microbial oils can be supplied as crude (unrefined) or as refined/partially processed products, provided they have not undergone chemical modification.
- How should microbial oils be stored to maintain quality?
- Microbial oils should be kept in a cool, dry environment, protected from light and oxygen to prevent oxidation. Maintaining a stable temperature and using sealed containers helps preserve their stability.