Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for carrageenan.
Carrageenan Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$14,198 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
HighPrevious 12 months
The latest value is above the typical range of $7,831–$8,126 USD/t.
Carrageenan Price History
Carrageenan Prices by Country
Carrageenan 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 | $9,385 Jul 1, 2026 | -16% |
| Canada | $5,792 Jul 1, 2026 | -3.5% |
| Switzerland | $5,147 Jul 1, 2026 | -37% |
| Chile | $13,293 Jul 1, 2026 | +6.8% |
| Lithuania | $16,184 Jul 1, 2026 | -5.8% |
| Norway | $38,257 Jul 1, 2026 | +69% |
| New Zealand | $101,479 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $22,921 Jul 1, 2026 | +110% |
| Australia | $24,070 Jun 1, 2026 | -30% |
| Czechia | $11,207 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Germany | $7,416 Jun 1, 2026 | -15% |
| Estonia | $10,124 Jun 1, 2026 | -43% |
| Greece | $5,725 Jun 1, 2026 | +15% |
| Guatemala | $2,893 Jun 1, 2026 | -30% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $6,655 Jun 1, 2026 | -78% |
| Indonesia | $6,740 Jun 1, 2026 | -1.2% |
| India | $1,061 Jun 1, 2026 | -15% |
| Ireland | $15,766 Jun 1, 2026 | -16% |
| Israel | $9,607 Jun 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Mexico | $9,607 Jun 1, 2026 | +0.0% |
| Malaysia | $3,305 Jun 1, 2026 | +7.8% |
| Netherlands | $6,804 Jun 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Poland | $1,730 Jun 1, 2026 | -86% |
| Serbia | $12,763 Jun 1, 2026 | +64% |
| Sweden | $27,122 Jun 1, 2026 | +17% |
| Belgium | $23,772 May 1, 2026 | +99% |
| Spain | $8,964 May 1, 2026 | -1.6% |
| Italy | $8,481 May 1, 2026 | +15% |
| Japan | $35,248 May 1, 2026 | +38% |
| Philippines | $5,866 May 1, 2026 | -20% |
| Portugal | $23,237 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| El Salvador | $8,613 May 1, 2026 | +43% |
| Slovenia | $11,024 May 1, 2026 | -7.1% |
| Thailand | $9,930 May 1, 2026 | -21% |
| South Africa | $2,022 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Colombia | $2,792 Apr 1, 2026 | -3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7,191 Apr 1, 2026 | -12% |
| Croatia | $21,456 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Kazakhstan | $15,354 Apr 1, 2026 | +50% |
| Romania | $15,893 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Slovakia | $9,867 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Bulgaria | $3,669 Mar 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Hungary | $8,487 Feb 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| North Macedonia | $7,897 Jan 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Pakistan | $992 Jan 1, 2026 | -22% |
| Cyprus | $16,174 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| France | $14,783 Dec 1, 2025 | -27% |
| South Korea | $9,130 Dec 1, 2025 | -17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5,800 Dec 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Singapore | $11,148 Dec 1, 2025 | +48% |
| Türkiye | $19,914 Dec 1, 2025 | +129% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $369 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $7,576 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Fiji | $4,531 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Latvia | $15,220 Sep 1, 2025 | +134% |
| Ukraine | $13,620 Sep 1, 2025 | +4.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $7,163 Jul 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $3,853 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ghana | $5,894 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Uzbekistan | $10,747 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $8,399 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Egypt | $10,906 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Argentina | $7,833 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Finland | $12,490 Nov 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Panama | $20,895 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Ecuador | $1,500 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes carrageenan prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Demand driver
Dairy and dairy‑alternative processing
Manufacturers of milk, cheese, yogurt, and plant‑based alternatives use carrageenan as a gelling, thickening, and stabilising agent.
Demand driver
Processed meat and seafood products
Carrageenan is added to sliced meats, sausages, and seafood formulations to improve water retention and texture.
Demand driver
Confectionery and bakery applications
Its gelling properties are employed in desserts, jellies, and bakery fillings to achieve desired mouthfeel and shelf‑life.
Demand driver
Pharmaceutical and personal‑care formulations
Used as a suspending and stabilising excipient in liquid medicines, toothpaste, and cosmetics.
Quote basis
Why quoted prices can differ
Carrageenan is typically quoted fob, commonly FOB, CIF. Compare freight, insurance and delivery point before treating two quotes as equivalent.
Carrageenan Price Questions
- What is carrageenan and what are its main uses in food production?
- Carrageenan is a vegetable‑derived mucilage and thickening agent used to improve texture, stability and gel formation in dairy products, meat analogues, desserts and processed foods.
- How should carrageenan be stored to maintain its functional properties?
- Carrageenan should be kept in a dry, cool environment, protected from moisture and direct sunlight. Maintaining a stable temperature helps preserve its thickening performance during storage and transport.
- What specifications are commonly required for carrageenan shipments?
- Buyers typically request specifications that include purity level, moisture content, ash content, and compliance with food‑grade standards for microbial limits and heavy‑metal residues.