Dairy milk sales in the US are recovering after years of decline, driven in part by lower milk prices that drew cost-conscious consumers back from plant-based alternatives. Growing consumer focus on protein content and ingredient transparency is further supporting demand for dairy over plant-based options.
Sulfuric acid prices rose sharply through the first half of 2026 before retreating from their mid-year peak as supply conditions loosened. Weak downstream demand has contributed to the easing, though the commodity remains a critical revenue buffer for copper smelters facing squeezed processing margins. The price trajectory reflects the interplay between by-product supply dynamics and broader industrial demand.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Sulfate | China | FOB | USD 196.19/MT | August 2026 |
| Magnesium Sulfate | India | CIF | USD 287.19/MT | August 2026 |
| Magnesium Sulfate | USA | CIF | USD 352.19/MT | August 2026 |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Germany | CIF | USD 310.19/MT | August 2026 |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Canada | CIF | USD 362.19/MT | August 2026 |
| Magnesium Sulfate | China | FOB | USD 188.43/MT | July 2026 |
| Magnesium Sulfate | India | CIF | USD 295.43/MT | July 2026 |
| Magnesium Sulfate | USA | CIF | USD 375.43/MT | July 2026 |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Germany | CIF | USD 322.43/MT | July 2026 |
| Magnesium Sulfate | Canada | CIF | USD 385.43/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, average Magnesium Sulfate prices came to ~USD 150/MT in June, while India averaged ~USD 238/MT. Asian markets faced weaker upstream cost support during Q2’26 as Chinese magnesium availability remained ample and downstream buyers limited purchases to immediate requirements. Magnesium ingot quotations softened during the quarter as producer inventories increased and demand from steel and chemical industries weakened, reducing cost pressure on magnesium-based products. At the same time, magnesium supply remained strategically important for international buyers, with concerns over dependence on Chinese supply encouraging greater attention to supply security. Downstream consumption from fertilizers, agricultural applications, animal feed, and industrial chemicals provided support, but cautious procurement restricted stronger gains.
Europe
In Germany, Magnesium Sulfate averaged ~USD 271/MT in June. European markets remained exposed to external magnesium supply conditions as dependence on overseas material increased sensitivity to freight, availability, and sourcing risks. The European Union considered magnesium among the materials for potential strategic stockpiling during Q2’26, reflecting concerns over concentrated supply chains and the need to improve raw-material security. These supply considerations provided some support to procurement costs despite softer upstream magnesium conditions. Demand from fertilizers, agriculture, pharmaceutical formulations, and industrial applications remained the principal consumption base, while cautious industrial purchasing limited stronger movement.
North America
In the USA, average Magnesium Sulfate prices stood at ~USD 305/MT in June, while Canada also averaged ~USD 305/MT. North American markets remained sensitive to imported magnesium availability, with US net import reliance for magnesium exceeding 75%, increasing exposure to overseas supply and freight conditions. Agricultural and fertilizer applications supported baseline demand, while pharmaceutical, animal-feed, and industrial uses provided additional consumption. However, softer upstream magnesium conditions and measured purchasing prevented stronger upward pressure during the quarter.
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According to Procurement Resource, Magnesium Sulfate markets are likely to remain sensitive to upstream magnesium availability, import dependence, logistics conditions, and agricultural demand.
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Asia
In Asia, magnesium sulfate prices followed a generally upward trend during Q1’26, supported by tighter supply conditions and improving downstream demand. In China, production declined during February due to controlled operating rates and maintenance activity, while inventories remained limited, supporting producer sentiment. China maintained dominance in the global magnesium industry, contributing nearly 950 thousand metric tons out of the estimated global production of around 1.1 million metric tons. Export activity remained firm, with China’s magnesium product exports reaching about 72.7 thousand metric tons during January–February 2026, increasing by nearly 3.4 thousand metric tons year-on-year. Higher freight and insurance costs linked to Strait of Hormuz disruptions increased landed costs across Asian markets.
Europe
In Europe, magnesium sulfate prices remained firm during Q1’26 due to elevated import costs, higher energy prices, and supply-chain disruptions associated with Middle East geopolitical tensions. Increased shipping costs and delayed cargo movements tightened regional availability, while stable demand from agriculture, water-treatment chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications supported consumption. However, weak industrial activity and cautious procurement from manufacturers limited stronger upward movement across the quarter.
North America
In North America, magnesium sulfate prices remained stable to firm, supported by consistent downstream demand from agriculture, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and wastewater-treatment sectors. Import dependence exposed the market to higher freight expenses and logistics disruptions caused by the Iran conflict and vessel rerouting around the Strait of Hormuz. Demand from industrial and specialty chemical applications remained steady, although buyers maintained conservative inventory strategies amid continued uncertainty in global trade flows.
Magnesium Sulfate, popularly known as Epsom Salt, is an ionic salt. Epsom salt is used to neutralise soil in agriculture. In the cosmetics sector, it's also used. Other uses include pharmaceuticals, alcohol, and the tofu industry.
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In this method, magnesium carbonate is treated with sulfuric acid to produce magnesium sulfate.
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