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See monthly Glycerol prices in 5 locations: United States, South America, Europe, China, Middle East. Also check Glycerol price history since 2007 and forecasts. The chart below is a sample of Intratec Primary Commodity Prices - subscribe now and gain access to current prices of 237 commodities, including Glycerol.
Data Legend. The Glycerol price chart shows the prices in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 5 locations, as follows:
- US: Glycerol, United States, transaction, cif
- SAM: Glycerol, South America, transaction, fob, Brazil
- EUR: Glycerol, Europe, transaction, fob, Germany
- CN: Glycerol, China, transaction, cif
- MDE: Glycerol, Middle East, transaction, cif, Saudi Arabia
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Price Dynamics. The Glycerol price in United States decreased during November 2018 to 862 USD per metric ton, which represents a considerable decline of 17% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, Glycerol prices in United States decreased by 5%. Meanwhile, in Germany, the average price of Glycerol amounted to 932 USD per metric ton, from 949 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the Glycerol price in Germany is 9% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Glycerol in China rose slightly throughout November 2018, reaching 776 USD per metric ton. The price in China is 2% higher than the average price in the previous month and 11% lower than the average price one year before. In contrast, Glycerol prices in Saudi Arabia increased modestly during November 2018, reaching 773 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 2% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 12% from the previous year’s price.
The Glycerol prices in Brazil experienced a decline of 26 USD per metric ton from the prior month's price, to 612 USD per metric ton. Such price movement in Brazil meant a decrease of 4% on a monthly basis and a decrease of 18% on a yearly basis.
About Glycerol. Glycerol is an organic compound, in the alcohol class, more specifically a trihydroxy alcohol. It is a colorless, odorless, and viscous liquid, with a sweet taste. The three hydroxyl groups are responsible for its miscibility with water, alcohol, and most organic solvents, and for its hygroscopic nature. It is highly used in the food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
Pure glycerol should be stored in stainless steel or pure aluminum containers. Crude glycerol can be stored in mild steel tanks or drums since the refining process will remove impurities. Exposure to moisture should be avoided. Glycerol is shipped in tank trucks, containers, and drums. The tank trucks and containers are usually made of stainless steel. Galvanized or resin-coated steel as well as plastic is used for drums.
Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Glycerol are listed below.
- Oil castor, coconut, cramble, fish, palm kernel, tobacco seed, etc (hydrolysis),
- Oil castor, coconut, cramble, fish, palm kernel, tobacco seed, etc + methanol (transesterification)
The uses and applications of Glycerol may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Glycerol are crude (80 wt% minimum purity); hydrolysis crude (88 to 91 wt% purity); and technical grade (95 wt% minimum purity).
