Pricing trends in 2025 have been stable to moderately upward. Increases in maleic anhydride and olefin feedstock prices have led to marginal increases in ASA production costs. Specialty grades command a pricing premium, particularly in the food-grade and high-performance packaging sectors. Alkenyl succinic anhydrides (ASA) are primarily used as sizing agents in the paper industry, where they improve resistance to moisture and ink absorption. They are also used in lubricant additives and corrosion inhibitors. In 2025, global production has shown steady growth, driven by continued demand in packaging and coated paper applications.