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Data Legend. The chart above shows Propionic Acid price assessments in USA Dollar per metric ton (USD/mt) in 4 locations, as follows:
- Propionic Acid, US (United States): Propionic Acid, export transaction price, fob, United States
- Propionic Acid, CEU (Central Europe): Propionic Acid, import transaction price, cif, Norway
- Propionic Acid, SEA (Southeast Asia): Propionic Acid, import transaction price, cif, Thailand
- Propionic Acid, CN (China): Propionic Acid, bulk average price, fob, East China
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Propionic Acid Price Outlook. The price of Propionic Acid (United States) increased during April 2019 to 1,080 USD per metric ton, which represents a slight rise of 3% compared to the previous month’s value. On a year-over-year basis, the prices of Propionic Acid (United States) increased modestly by 0.9%. Meanwhile, the average price of Propionic Acid (China) amounted to 1,320 USD per metric ton, from 1,110 USD per metric ton one year earlier. On a month-over-month basis, the price of Propionic Acid (China) is 6% lower than the price one month before.
The price of Propionic Acid (Southeast Asia) declined slightly throughout April 2019, reaching 1,420 USD per metric ton. The price is 0.7% lower than the average price in the previous month and 0.7% higher than the average price one year before. In contrast, the prices of Propionic Acid (Central Europe) increased significantly during April 2019, reaching 1,420 USD per metric ton, which means a rise of 15% from the previous month’s price and a decline of 12% from the previous year’s price.
About Propionic Acid. Propionic Acid, also known as propanoic acid, is a carboxylic acid normally found in nature, mainly in the form of its esters in some essential oils. This fatty acid is also formed in a number of enzymatic and fermentation processes. Widely used in the production of cellulose esters, plastic dispersions and herbicides, Propionic Acid has gained importance over the past years for applications related to preservation of forage cereals and animal feeds.
On an industrial scale, Propionic Acid can be produced, mainly, by carbonylation of ethylene and oxidation of propionaldehyde, and as byproduct from hydrocarbons oxidation.
Propionic Acid Handling. Classified as corrosive, pure Propionic Acid can be stored in containers made of aluminum (with a purity of 99.5 %) or alloyed steels. This acid may also be temporarily stored in polyethylene containers and in polyethylene small packing drums.
Propionic Acid Production. Raw materials and the respective production processes employed in the manufacturing of Propionic Acid are listed below.
- Ethylene + carbon monoxide (Reppe hydrocarbonylation),
- Propionaldehyde + oxygen (carbonyl oxidation)
Propionic Acid Uses. The uses and applications of Propionic Acid may vary according to its specification. The main forms of Propionic Acid are minimum purity of 99.5 wt%.
