Ammonium Hydroxide Price Trend and Forecast

Ammonium Hydroxide Regional Price Overview

Get the latest insights on price movement and trend analysis of Ammonium hydroxide in different regions across the world (Asia, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa).

Ammonium Hydroxide Price Trend for Q3 of 2025

Asia

In the third quarter of 2025, ammonium hydroxide prices in Asia, especially in China, showed a downward trend. At the start of July, prices dropped owing to excess supply and not enough demand. Many plants that had stopped for maintenance earlier came back online, adding more product to the market. At the same time, demand from the fertilizer and industrial sectors stayed low, which caused inventories to build up.
 

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Later in July, prices went up for a short time when a few plants shut down again for maintenance causing disbalance in the market fundamentals. However, this momentum was rather short-lived. By August, prices again started to fall sharply. Demand remained poor, and trading activity was low. In September, prices saw a small rebound as supply growth slowed and some adjustments were made. However, the rebound was limited, as inventory stayed high and buyer interest stayed weak.

Europe

In Europe, ammonium hydroxide prices were mostly soft during Q3 2025. Supply stayed steady, and there were no major issues at production plants. However, demand remained low from both agricultural and industrial sectors, as buyers were cautious and the off-season continued. There were a few short periods of price recovery in July due to supply limits, but these were not strong enough to change the overall downward trend. As the quarter moved on, prices stayed under pressure due to continued oversupply and weak demand.

North America

The North American market for ammonium hydroxide was somewhat stable during the said quarter. Most production plants ran smoothly, and there were no major supply disruptions throughout the quarter. Demand from agriculture stayed low because of the seasonal slowdown, and industrial use remained mostly steady without much growth. Buyers continued to purchase only what they needed, avoiding large stockpiles. Since both supply and demand were balanced, prices stayed within a narrow range and didn’t show big movements either up or down. The overall market mood remained cautious, with no clear drivers pushing prices significantly in either direction.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, Ammonium Hydroxide prices are likely to remain steady with some fluctuations in the coming months. A slight improvement is expected as the agricultural demand picks up, but strong price recovery will depend on better demand from key downstream sectors.
 

Ammonium Hydroxide Price Trend for the First Half of 2025

Asia

In the first half of 2025, ammonium hydroxide prices in Asia faced downward pressure, primarily due to oversupplied ammonia markets. In China, despite a brief early-quarter price increase caused by temporary supply tightening, the trend quickly reversed. New ammonia production capacities came online, leading to excessive availability, which filtered down into ammonium hydroxide prices.

Industrial consumption remained weak, and agricultural demand was limited due to the off-season. Similarly, in India, the trend mirrored that of China. Increased local ammonia production led to an oversupply, while seasonal farm usage stayed low. As a result, buyers remained cautious, avoiding bulk purchases and anticipating further price drops.

Europe

Europe’s ammonium hydroxide market followed a clear downward trend during H1’525. Weak demand from downstream sectors and persistently high energy costs continued to weigh heavily on local ammonia producers. Several facilities, like Achema in Lithuania, halted production due to uncompetitive margins against cheaper imports.

Even as natural gas prices eased slightly, the reduction was not enough to restore production viability. Imported ammonia from Russia and Africa kept flooding the market, keeping prices under pressure. Domestic output remained subdued, creating a supply imbalance that directly impacted ammonium hydroxide pricing. Demand from industrial sectors was stable but insufficient to counter the oversupply.

North America

In North America, the ammonium hydroxide price trend was also on a softening path. Comfortable ammonia supply levels, partly due to increased output from Gulf Coast facilities, led to reduced pricing momentum. While industrial demand for ammonium-based products stayed steady, the agricultural segment contributed less than expected, especially as planting needs had largely been secured earlier.

Additionally, global trade uncertainties and tariff threats created hesitation among buyers. Market participants largely stayed on the sidelines, expecting further easing in prices amid steady supply and moderate demand.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, Ammonium Hydroxide prices are expected to remain under pressure due to global oversupply and lacklustre seasonal demand, with no major recovery signals in sight.
 

Ammonium Hydroxide Price Trend for the Year of 2024

Asia

The Asian market for Ammonium Hydroxide displayed significant volatility throughout 2024. The first half of the year saw prices decline due to ample supply and weak demand, particularly in China. However, the trend reversed dramatically in the latter half, driven by severe supply chain disruptions. Typhoon Yagi's impact on China's Hainan province, along with persistent port congestion issues at major terminals like Shanghai and Qingdao, severely hampered logistics.

Production costs escalated due to rising feedstock prices, particularly ammonia and natural gas. The market also faced additional pressure from increased export demand from South Korea and South American markets, contributing to the overall price surge in the region.

Europe

The European Ammonium Hydroxide market witnessed a remarkable price rally in 2024. While the first two quarters experienced downward pressure due to unfavorable weather conditions and reduced fertilizer demand, the second half saw a sharp upturn. The market faced significant challenges, including raw material shortages and reduced production rates. The situation worsened due to the disruption of natural gas supply through Ukraine's Kursk region, affecting the Sudzha gas transit station. Production constraints at major facilities, including BASF's Ludwigshafen plant, further tightened supply. Despite moderate demand from smaller buyers, the overall market remained bullish due to persistent supply constraints.

North America

North American prices followed a similar trajectory, marked by significant fluctuations throughout 2024. The year began with a downturn as weather-related challenges and extreme conditions disrupted normal planting activities. However, the market gained momentum in the latter half, driven by supply shortages and production cuts. The reduced production rates in Trinidad, a key supplier to the US market, created a significant supply gap. Hurricane Francine and subsequent tropical storm threats kept the industry on alert, though most fertilizer facilities maintained operations. The agricultural sector's consistent demand provided steady support to prices, despite the various challenges faced by the industry.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the Ammonium Hydroxide market is expected to maintain its bullish trend into 2025, primarily driven by ongoing supply constraints, rising production costs, and steady demand from agricultural and industrial sectors. The persistence of logistical challenges and geopolitical tensions will likely continue to influence market dynamics.
 

Ammonium Hydroxide Price Trend for the Second Half of 2023

Asia

The Asian ammonium hydroxide market demonstrated strong upward momentum during the second half of 2023. The derivatives sector experienced robust demand from both domestic and international markets, driving prices higher. Supply chain disruptions and unexpected plant closures across the region created significant inventory shortages. The Chinese market was particularly affected, with domestic prices showing substantial increases as manufacturers struggled to meet demand while dealing with production constraints.

Europe

In Europe, ammonium hydroxide prices maintained an upward trajectory throughout the latter half of 2023. The market was primarily influenced by natural gas supply disruptions and their impact on production rates. The combination of strong derivative demand, higher raw material costs, and currency weaknesses in several European nations contributed to sustained price increases across the region. The fertilizer sector showed strength, supporting the overall market sentiment.

North America

The North American market presented a mixed scenario during this period. While drought conditions initially dampened agricultural sector demand, the market found support from fertilizer traders' restocking activities. Limited production rates and inventory management by manufacturers helped maintain price stability despite the weather-related demand fluctuations. By the end of the year, the supply sector faced challenges due to Panama Canal disruptions, leading to domestic inventory accumulations.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the pricing momentum for Ammonium Hydroxide is expected to improve as global planting seasons approached, driven by agricultural demand and supply chain stabilization.
 

Ammonium Hydroxide Price Trend for the First Half of 2023

Asia

In the first quarter of 2023, depletion in the cost of raw materials contributed a significant share in the decline in the price trend of ammonium hydroxide. Further, the rise in the level of inventories at a remarkable rate and the gradual decline in the demand from the fertilizers sector also led to the depletion in the growth of ammonium hydroxide prices. The bearish trajectory of the prices continued in the second quarter, too, due to the pressure of the weak condition of the downstream sector and the broadening of the gap between supply and demand.

Europe

The dropping in the cost of natural gas and the frail movement of the downstream industries led to the poor trajectory of ammonium hydroxide prices. In addition to this, the agricultural sector also witnessed a significant delay in the sowing season due to unfavorable weather conditions that further affected the procurement rates of ammonium hydroxide. The additional drop in the prices was the direct consequence of the plunging economic conditions of the European countries.

North America

The domestic and overseas industries lowered their number of inquiries of ammonium hydroxide, which de-escalated the growth rate of the ammonium hydroxide price trend. Further, the price trend was adversely affected by a surge in imports and frequent disturbances in the supply and demand dynamics of the area. Additionally, the market fundamentals were also significantly impacted by the demand from the fertilizer industries in the first and second quarters of 2023.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Ammonium hydroxide is expected to follow the trend adopted by the downstream fertilizers sector.

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