Seasonality
Seasonal pattern: Not documented
No seasonal price pattern is currently documented for monosodium glutamate.
Monosodium Glutamate Price
Monthly reported customs unit values, not live or executable quotes.
Latest reported price
$1,602 USD/t
As of Jul 2026
LowPrevious 12 months
The latest value is below the typical range of $1,734–$1,827 USD/t.
Monosodium Glutamate Price History
Monosodium Glutamate Prices by Country
Monosodium glutamate 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 | $1,555 Jul 1, 2026 | +4.1% |
| Canada | $5,068 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Chile | $8,792 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Lithuania | $2,669 Jul 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United States | $2,794 Jul 1, 2026 | +47% |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | $1,372 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Switzerland | $9,974 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Czechia | $4,162 Jun 1, 2026 | +98% |
| Germany | $3,809 Jun 1, 2026 | +13% |
| Denmark | $2,964 Jun 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| United Kingdom | $2,559 Jun 1, 2026 | -16% |
| Guatemala | $1,671 Jun 1, 2026 | -23% |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | $3,626 Jun 1, 2026 | -11% |
| Hungary | $2,025 Jun 1, 2026 | -8.8% |
| Indonesia | $1,566 Jun 1, 2026 | -1.1% |
| India | $3,134 Jun 1, 2026 | -17% |
| Ireland | $3,232 Jun 1, 2026 | -50% |
| Japan | $20,587 Jun 1, 2026 | +52% |
| Malaysia | $2,752 Jun 1, 2026 | +37% |
| Netherlands | $3,188 Jun 1, 2026 | -8.6% |
| Poland | $1,599 Jun 1, 2026 | -15% |
| Sweden | $3,259 Jun 1, 2026 | -6.5% |
| Spain | $9,704 May 1, 2026 | +43% |
| Finland | $2,301 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Greece | $2,199 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| El Salvador | $1,277 May 1, 2026 | -3.9% |
| Serbia | $2,197 May 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Thailand | $1,735 May 1, 2026 | -10% |
| South Africa | $1,574 May 1, 2026 | -19% |
| Belgium | $2,234 Apr 1, 2026 | -22% |
| Dominican Republic | $1,475 Apr 1, 2026 | +5.7% |
| Egypt | $1,944 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Estonia | $1,998 Apr 1, 2026 | -18% |
| Croatia | $2,649 Apr 1, 2026 | +58% |
| Kazakhstan | $1,346 Apr 1, 2026 | Not reported |
| Latvia | $2,141 Apr 1, 2026 | -16% |
| Philippines | $3,640 Apr 1, 2026 | +2242% |
| Romania | $2,264 Apr 1, 2026 | -25% |
| Bulgaria | $1,660 Feb 1, 2026 | -18% |
| Colombia | $1,400 Feb 1, 2026 | -13% |
| South Korea | $3,254 Dec 1, 2025 | -23% |
| Singapore | $1,817 Dec 1, 2025 | +29% |
| Türkiye | $2,428 Dec 1, 2025 | -7.6% |
| France | $2,012 Nov 1, 2025 | +4.3% |
| Georgia | $2,360 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Israel | $1,944 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| North Macedonia | $1,124 Nov 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| New Zealand | $1,944 Nov 1, 2025 | +2.1% |
| Côte d’Ivoire | $97 Oct 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Slovenia | $2,216 Sep 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Nigeria | $2,124 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Slovakia | $2,432 Jun 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Peru | $3,430 Apr 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Ukraine | $2,155 Feb 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| Australia | $1,751 Jan 1, 2025 | Not reported |
| China | $920 Dec 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Panama | $2,099 Oct 1, 2024 | Not reported |
| Burkina Faso | $598 Aug 1, 2024 | Not reported |
What shapes monosodium glutamate prices?
Use these documented market characteristics when comparing periods, countries and supplier quotes.
Monosodium Glutamate Price Questions
- What is the chemical identity of monosodium glutamate?
- Monosodium glutamate is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, classified as an amino‑acid salt containing a single oxygen function.
- How should monosodium glutamate be stored to maintain quality?
- It should be kept in a dry, cool environment, protected from moisture and strong odors to prevent caking and flavor degradation.
- What are common uses of monosodium glutamate in food processing?
- It is used as a flavor enhancer to impart umami taste in a wide range of savory products, including soups, sauces, and snack foods.