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Benzoic acid markets in the U.S. extended a decisive uptrend through March 2026 as feedstock inflation and higher logistics costs kept landed costs elevated. Buyers locked in cargo as procurement managers and beverage formulators began seasonal inventory builds ahead of the second-quarter peak. Logistics flows remained functional, with no major outages, so the upturn reflected cost-push dynamics rather than a physical supply shock. Demand remained constructive, with beverage formulators and specialty resins maintaining steady-to-healthy uptake, while phthalate-free plasticizers kept operating rates normal. The CFR New York benchmark rose roughly 13% in March. Freight costs added pressure, with container rates and transit delays shaping buying. A 25.8% surge in Toluene tightened margins for oxidation units at Asian and European hubs, prompting higher offers into the U.S. market. The near-term outlook for Apr鈥揝ep 2026 is mixed, with modest upticks in spring followed by softer readings later, contingent on supply and shipping dynamics.