Bromine Price Trend Analysis 2026: Price Drivers, Supply Demand Analysis, Historical Prices, Market Insights & Latest News

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Product Category Region Price Last Updated Month
Bromine Chemicals India 4295 USD/MT October 2025
Bromine Chemicals India 4295 USD/MT December 2025
Bromine Chemicals China 4025 USD/MT October 2025
Bromine Chemicals China 4910 USD/MT December 2025

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Asia

Chinese bromine markets experienced progressive price appreciation throughout the fourth quarter, driven by tightening supply conditions and sustained downstream demand. The prices were about 4025 USD/MT (Spot FD) in October and around 4910 USD/MT in December. The quarter witnessed consistent upward momentum with minimal volatility, as prices advanced steadily from opening levels through year-end. Supply-side constraints emerged as production facilities faced operational limitations, while environmental regulations continued influencing output capacity in key manufacturing regions. Demand from flame retardant applications, pharmaceutical intermediates, and water treatment sectors maintained strong consumption patterns, absorbing available supply and supporting price increases. Manufacturing costs remained elevated due to energy expenses and raw material inputs, providing additional support for upward price adjustments. The combination of controlled supply availability and steady end-use demand created favourable market conditions for price appreciation across the quarter.

In Q4’25, the bromine price curve displayed range bound movements in the Indian markets. The prices were about 4295 USD/MT (CIF) in October and around 4295 USD/MT in December. Prices reached their highest levels as supply tightness coincided with active procurement from downstream sectors. However, the latter portion witnessed weakening as supply conditions eased and demand moderated. End-use consumption from flame retardants, agrochemicals, and pharmaceutical applications softened as buyers adopted cautious purchasing strategies. The declining trajectory reflected improved supply availability and reduced immediate procurement requirements, with prices ending the quarter below opening levels despite the mid-period strength.

Europe

European bromine markets mirrored Chinese pricing trends, experiencing steady appreciation throughout the fourth quarter. Supply constraints and stable downstream consumption from flame retardant, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors supported progressive price increases. Manufacturing facilities maintained consistent operating rates while managing elevated production costs. The upward price trajectory aligned with global supply tightness and sustained end-use demand across key application segments.

North America

North American bromine markets followed patterns similar to China, with slight price strengthening throughout the quarter. Demand from flame retardant applications, oil and gas drilling fluids, and water treatment chemicals remained steady, supporting consistent consumption levels. Supply conditions stayed relatively tight as domestic production balanced against end-use requirements, enabling manufacturers to implement sequential price adjustments in line with cost pressures and market conditions.

About Bromine

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.

Bromine Product Detail

Chemical Formula

Br2

Cas Number
7726-95-6
Molecular Weight
159.808 g/mol
Industrial Uses

Chemical intermediate, Fuel additives and fire retardants, Pesticides, Oil well drilling fluids, Brominating agent, Water and surface disinfectant, Pharmaceuticals, Bleaching agent

Synonyms

Br

Supplier Database

ICL Group Ltd, Albemarle Corporation, Lanxess AG, Tosoh Corporation, Tata Chemicals Ltd

Regional Coverage

Asia Pacific

China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand

Europe

Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece

North America

United States and Canada

Latin America

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa

South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco

CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)

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Bromine Production Processes

  • Production of Bromine via Extraction and Purification

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

During Q1 2026, bromine prices moved in opposite directions in India and China. From January to March 2026, prices decreased by 1.5% in India, while China recorded a sharp 35.1% increase. The high increase in China was mainly due to tight Shandong supply, lower brine availability, reduced producer output, and stronger demand from flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and water-treatment chemicals.
The bromine outlook for 2026 remains firm, especially in China, where supply tightness and resource constraints continue to support prices. Demand is expected to remain linked to brominated flame retardants, oilfield drilling fluids, pharmaceuticals, water treatment, agrochemicals, and energy storage. However, Indian prices may stay more stable if imports remain available and downstream buying remains cautious.
Quarter-on-quarter, bromine prices decreased by 1.8% in India, while China recorded a 41.1% increase during Q1 2026. The large rise in China reflected a stronger average price level compared with Q4 2025, caused by falling bromine output, low producer inventories, tight spot availability, and strong procurement from flame retardant and chemical intermediate users.
The main factors affecting bromine prices in Q1 2026 were supply tightness in China and downstream demand. Shandong, China’s main bromine-producing region, faced lower brine concentration and reduced output, sharply tightening availability. At the same time, demand from flame retardants, pharmaceuticals, electronics, and water treatment supported stronger buying, especially in China.
A major recent plant development was TETRA Technologies’ May 2026 approval of the final investment decision for its Evergreen bromine production facility near Stamps, Arkansas. The company owns about 40,000 acres of brine leases in Southwest Arkansas, with 744,000 tonnes of proven and probable bromine reserves in the Evergreen Unit and 3.57 million tonnes of measured and indicated bromine resources across its acreage. First production is expected in early 2028.
Bromine is mainly recovered from underground brines, salt lakes, seawater, and brines associated with petroleum deposits. The value chain includes brine extraction, oxidation, bromine separation, purification, storage, packaging, and conversion into bromides, brominated flame retardants, drilling fluids, intermediates, agrochemicals, and water-treatment chemicals. Recycling also occurs from some bromide solutions and hydrogen bromide byproducts.
According to USGS, global bromine production remains concentrated in a few key producing countries. In 2025, China produced about 90,000 tonnes, India 7,000 tonnes, Israel 200,000 tonnes, Japan 20,000 tonnes, Jordan 110,000 tonnes, and Ukraine 6,000 tonnes, excluding withheld U.S. production. World resources remain large, mainly in seawater, salt lakes, and underground brines.
Bromine demand is mainly driven by brominated flame retardants, clear brine drilling fluids, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, water treatment, photography chemicals, dyes, intermediates, and energy storage. Flame retardants remain important in electronics, electrical housings, construction materials, textiles, and plastics. Clear brine fluids support oil and gas well-completion applications where dense, stable, bromide-based fluids are needed.
A notable regulatory development in 2026 was the European Chemicals Agency's (ECHA) call for evidence on certain non-polymeric aromatic brominated flame retardants, which ran from January 21 to March 18, 2026. The initiative supported preparation of a potential REACH restriction proposal and increased regulatory scrutiny of brominated flame retardant applications. While it had limited immediate impact on bromine spot prices, it influenced long-term demand planning, compliance strategies, and substitution assessments across electronics, construction, and textile sectors.
Procurement Resource employs a structured methodology combining primary research, secondary market data, analytical models, and validation processes to assess bromine prices and trends. Price evaluations incorporate supply-demand dynamics, feedstock movements, trade flows, and value chain analysis, supported by continuous market monitoring to ensure accurate and reliable insights.

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