Monochloroacetic Price Trend and Forecast: Top 10 Leading Trading Countries and Regions - Latest Edition [2026]

The EMR pricing report on Monochloroacetic provides insights into the top 10 leading trading countries and regions.

The Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA) is expected to grow, with projections estimating its market value to reach USD 1.2 billion by 2031 due to MCA's applications in pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and personal care. Fluctuating demand from herbicide and pesticide manufacturers creates a lot of instability as the market approaches potential growth. In Q1 2025, Monochloroacetic Acid (MCAA) prices fell across all major regions due to weak demand and lower feedstock costs. The agrochemical and industrial sectors showed limited activity, while FMCG-linked demand offered only slight support. Overall, prices declined steadily, with no strong signs of recovery by quarter-end.

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In the pharmaceutical industry, specific areas such as the synthesis of vital compounds continue to increase demand for MCA, which is now in growing favour among food additives, preservatives, and flavour enhancers, gradually positioning it in the food industry. China continues to be the dominant player in production and supply with a strong influence on the overall pricing and availability. Demand for MCA derivatives would persist, despite the hunt for its sustainable alternatives.

Monochloroacetic Price Forecast

Recent trends suggest that the price of MCA has dwindled chiefly due to variations in the pricing of its primary feedstock, acetic acid. This fall in acetic acid prices has particularly penetrated the U.S. market, which has seen falling MCA prices and leaner demand from the agrochemical industry. Furthermore, oversupply in some geographical areas has lowered market prices. With demand for fertilisers and other industrial applications remaining constant, lower inquiries from key consumer segments made it difficult for prices to rise, except for the pharmaceutical industry, which continues to increase MCA demand.

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The market, however, is expected to grow at a static growth rate of 3.9% in the next 5-10 years. However, fluctuations in prices will be driven by fluctuating feedstock supply and production costs.

Global Trade and Supply Chain Implications

Projected acetic acid capacity additions in China would likely account for more than 90% through 2028. The high net addition will bring down the MCA manufacturing cost and ensure China’s emergence as a global supplier. The UK and North American companies are currently tracking all developments in this regard to protect themselves from unexpected risks.

At the same time, India, in a parallel motion, has laid strategic plans to build its capacity towards strengthening domestic production, which would shape local pricing trends. Albeit at a slow growth rate, companies such as Archit Organosys are constantly working to increase MCA production to meet the domestic demand for agrochemical and pharmaceutical applications. Furthermore, increased support from major industry actors in infrastructure projects, proposing to set up the acetic acid plant in Gujarat, vows to reduce dependence on imports and will soon achieve price stability in the region. This would be further strengthened by new global trade policies that will shape the competitive environment for MCA.

Feedstock analysis

The pricing analysis of Monochloroacetic Acid (MCA) primarily follows the patterns of acetic acid and chlorine production costs. The prices of acetic acid in the USA remained stable in the fourth quarter of 2024, at USD 700-730 per metric ton Free on Board (FOB) Texas, although demand from VAM, PTA, and construction sectors was weak. Hence, it resulted in mixed MCA price trends across North America in Q3 2024 under subdued demand from the therapeutic and fabric sectors. The prices for chlorine affect how MCA is produced, as the entire production is dependent on the chlor-alkali operation with demand for caustic soda.

The relatively higher price of chlorine is a great deal reflected in the manufacturing costs of MCA, with a small rise, but if stable, allows producers to have predictability regarding their production costs. The liquid chlorine pricing trend has been relatively consistent across North America because of a balanced supply and demand. As a cross-check against major production cost increases, a watchful eye on supply disruptions due to plant shutdowns and peaks related to the rise in energy prices is also necessary for the production costs of MCA. Hence, following acetic acid and chlorine prices remains very important when gauging heat in the MCA market.

Demand and Supply Outlook for Monochloroacetic

Econometric market analysis also suggests that reduced prices have characterised the recent past, stemming from falling acetic acid prices and weaker demand from the herbicides sector. Positive long-term growth scenarios, however, persist. The rise in the usage of MCA in pharmaceutical production and as a food additive seems to suggest a stable demand background to support market growth in the long term. However, due to current oversupply conditions compounded by volatilities in feedstock prices, price shocks or fluctuations are likely to persist, thereby necessitating appropriate adjustments on the part of metal manufacturers and buyers.

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