Mr. Namitesh Roy Choudhury, Vice Chairman and Managing Director of LANXESS India, highlighted that soaring energy, raw material, and logistics costs are squeezing margins. The company is pivoting towards cheaper conventional feedstocks as downstream demand shifts to affordability. Geopolitical disruptions, especially in the Strait of Hormuz, are exacerbating supply chain volatility.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromine | China | FOB | USD 5,599.81/MT | August 2026 |
| Bromine | India | CIF | USD 5,690.60/MT | August 2026 |
| Bromine | USA | CIF | USD 5,755.43/MT | August 2026 |
| Bromine | Brazil | CIF | USD 5,742.24/MT | August 2026 |
| Bromine | Canada | CIF | USD 5,770.43/MT | August 2026 |
| Bromine | China | FOB | USD 4,346.61/MT | July 2026 |
| Bromine | India | CIF | USD 4,453.42/MT | July 2026 |
| Bromine | USA | CIF | USD 4,534.10/MT | July 2026 |
| Bromine | Brazil | CIF | USD 4,518.22/MT | July 2026 |
| Bromine | Canada | CIF | USD 4,549.10/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of Bromine increased from ~USD 4,346.61/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 5,599.81/MT in August, a sharp rise of ~28.8%. India followed closely, with average import prices climbing about 27.8% from ~USD 4,453.42/MT (CIF) to ~USD 5,690.60/MT. Chinese producers held prices firm and limited sales as plant inventories stayed low, while geopolitical tensions reduced overseas supply and tightened imports. Flame retardant makers passed much of the higher bromine cost on to customers, showing that downstream demand could absorb increases. Prices eased briefly in late August as traders sold stock and buyers purchased only as needed, but the market recovered and reached new highs by late September.
Europe
European bromine supply, largely sourced from the Dead Sea region, continued without major disruption despite Middle East security concerns in Q3’26. Higher selling prices drove strong growth in elemental bromine and flame retardant sales, with Dead Sea bromine product sales rising about 30% year on year. However, shipping disruptions linked to Houthi attacks increased freight costs for deliveries into Europe, while demand for clear brine fluids used in oil and gas drilling improved.
North America
In the USA, average bromine import prices rose from nearly USD 4,534.10/MT (CIF) in July to roughly USD 5,755.43/MT in August, up ~26.9%. Canada recorded a similar gain from ~USD 4,549.10/MT (CIF) to ~USD 5,770.43/MT during the same months. Regional producers reported higher pricing and an increase in volumes, supported by growing demand from semiconductors, oil and gas, flame retardants and pharmaceuticals, while automotive and petrochemical demand stayed soft. Higher costs linked to the Middle East conflict also supported prices.
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According to Procurement Resource, bromine prices are expected to stay elevated while supply remains tight, though producers anticipate the market will gradually stabilise as cost pressures ease.
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Asia
The monthly average bromine prices in China were ~RMB 57.34/kg and ~RMB 37.89/kg during the first two months of Q2’26, showing a ~33.9% decrease from April to May. The market initially moved slightly upward due to reduced availability from the Middle East after production disruptions at major suppliers and shipping challenges through the Strait of Hormuz. However, prices declined as domestic production recovered, inventories increased, and downstream buyers delayed purchases. China’s bromine supply remained constrained by declining resources in key production areas and environmental restrictions, but improving operating rates increased spot availability during the quarter. Demand from flame retardants, pharmaceuticals and intermediates remained weak, with buyers focusing mainly on immediate requirements. Electronics demand provided support, as higher semiconductor sales increased demand for brominated flame retardants used in circuit boards and electronic components.
Europe
Bromine prices in Europe remained supported early in Q2 due to restricted Middle Eastern supply and higher replacement costs but softened later as demand conditions weakened. Producers benefited from stronger pricing conditions and adjusted product prices to reflect higher raw material, energy and logistics costs. Electronics demand remained supportive, with semiconductor market growth supporting brominated flame-retardant consumption in electrical and electronic applications. However, weaker chemical manufacturing activity, lower capacity utilisation and reduced exports limited broader demand recovery.
North America
Bromine prices in the United States were ~USD 8,485.78/MT in April and ~USD 5,718.56/MT in May, showing a ~32.6% decrease. The market remained relatively firm due to supply concerns from the Middle East and stronger producer pricing, but improved availability limited further gains. Electronics demand supported bromine consumption, driven by semiconductor growth and applications in data centres, servers and advanced electronics. Plastic resin demand remained mixed, with higher production but weaker customer offtake limiting flame-retardant consumption.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, bromine prices are expected to remain influenced by supply availability from major producing regions, while cautious downstream demand may limit significant recovery.
Bromine is a chemical element having atomic number 35. A naturally occurring element, it is the third-lightest member of the halogen series in the periodic table. At room temperature, it appears as a fuming red-brown liquid with a pungent odour that evaporates quickly to produce a similar coloured gas.
Its properties are intermediate between the two adjacent halogens, that is, chlorine and iodine. Elemental Bromine is represented by the symbol Br. Commercially, the element is extracted from brine pools across several nations, including the US and others.
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Bromine is more abundant in the oceans, and salt lakes and brine wells also have higher bromine concentrations. Thus, Bromine is extracted from these sources due to its economic feasibility.
In order to liberate Bromine, the process of halogen exchange is utilised, which involves the use of chlorine gas to produce Br2. It is then separated with a blast of steam or air, followed by condensation and purification.
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