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Sodium Nitrite Price Trend Analysis 2026: Price Drivers, Latest News, Market Insights, Historical Prices & Supply Demand Analysis
Written ByUdeesha Tomar
Sodium Nitrite Latest Prices October 2026
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Nitrite | China | FOB | USD 284.09/MT | October 2026 |
| Sodium Nitrite | India | CIF | USD 409.79/MT | October 2026 |
| Sodium Nitrite | USA | CIF | USD 475.81/MT | October 2026 |
| Sodium Nitrite | China | FOB | USD 289.94/MT | September 2026 |
| Sodium Nitrite | India | CIF | USD 415.64/MT | September 2026 |
| Sodium Nitrite | USA | CIF | USD 461.12/MT | September 2026 |
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Sodium Nitrite Price Trend Q3 2026
- During Q3’26, sodium nitrite prices eased across major markets, as softer nitrogen and sodium feedstock costs and cautious buying outweighed stable producer pricing in China.
- Nitric acid weakened on ample supply, soda ash stayed near low levels and ammonia costs fell in some regions, reducing overall production costs.
- Dye, pharmaceutical, food preservation and metal treatment users bought cautiously, keeping demand steady but limiting producers’ ability to raise prices.
Asia
In China, the average price of Sodium Nitrite eased slightly from ~USD 316.78/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 314.38/MT in August. India fell about 4.3%, from ~USD 423.59/MT (CIF) to ~USD 405.17/MT. Overall, the Asian market followed a broadly stable trend with slightly softer export values. Chinese domestic prices edged up in July and then held steady through August, as producers kept prices firm rather than following cost changes. Sodium nitrite is produced alongside sodium nitrate from nitrogen oxides and soda ash or caustic soda, and both main inputs weakened. Nitric acid fell through July and August and again in September on ample supply, while soda ash traded sideways at the bottom of its yearly range, lowering production costs and allowing export offers to soften.
Europe
In Germany, sodium nitrite averaged approximately USD 450.41/MT (CIF) in July and fell to about USD 427.97/MT in August, a decline of ~5%. Overall, European prices followed a softer trend, tracking lower Asian import offers despite high regional production costs. Natural gas, the main cost behind nitrogen inputs, remained expensive, but industrial demand stayed subdued. Nitrogen market activity picked up in July after earlier delays, though this did not lift sodium nitrite demand.
North America
In the USA, the average price of sodium nitrite decreased from nearly USD 504.27/MT (CIF) in July to roughly USD 470.00/MT in August, down ~6.8%. Overall, North American prices followed a downward trend. Ammonia, a key nitrogen feedstock, fell as the Tampa benchmark contract dropped in August and again in September, while natural gas stayed low. Lower costs and cheaper Asian import offers pushed landed prices down, while demand from metal treatment and food processing remained steady.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, sodium nitrite prices are expected to remain stable to slightly soft, as lower nitrogen and soda ash costs balance steady industrial demand.
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- Sodium nitrite prices stayed broadly stable in Q2 2026, firming slightly in June as producers held offers despite easing nitrogen feedstock costs.
- Nitric acid fell steadily through the quarter, while soda ash firmed in April and ammonia costs stayed high early on before easing by June.
- Dye intermediate, chemical and metal treatment users bought cautiously, as weak downstream activity limited demand throughout the quarter.
Asia
The Asian sodium nitrite market followed a broadly stable trend in Q2 2026, with a slight firming in early June. In China, trader quotes in Shandong held within a narrow range in late April, and benchmark values edged higher in early June. This movement came despite falling nitric acid costs, as producers chose to hold prices rather than follow input trends. Nitric acid, the nitrogen source for sodium nitrite, declined through May and June as demand from aniline, dye intermediate and acid pickling users weakened and some plants cut or stopped output. Soda ash, the sodium source, firmed during April, offering some cost support early in the quarter. Weak demand from dye and chemical producers limited any stronger increases.
Europe
European sodium nitrite markets followed a firm, cost-driven trend early in the quarter. Ammonia prices in Northwest Europe stayed very high in late April after two months of increases following the outbreak of the Middle East war, as outages at Trinidad ammonia plants and gas cuts in Algeria kept import costs elevated. Imported ammonia remained well above the estimated cost of domestic production. Natural gas costs were also expected to rise in the second quarter compared with a year earlier, keeping nitrogen-based production expenses high and supporting regional values.
North America
The North American market followed a firm-to-easing trend through the quarter. Ammonia costs peaked in May due to Middle East supply disruptions, raising nitrogen feedstock costs for sodium nitrite producers. However, the Tampa ammonia contract fell for June, signalling easing cost pressure toward the end of the quarter. Natural gas prices stayed low, keeping production costs competitive, while demand from metal treatment and food processing users remained steady.
About Sodium Nitrite
Sodium nitrite is a crystalline white powder with high solubility in water. It is a widely used food preservative and in addition it is also employed in dye production, corrosion inhibition, and as a reagent in chemical industries. However, sodium nitrite is toxic in high concentrations and can also produce hazardous chemicals when combined with other substances.
Sodium Nitrite Product Detail
HS Code
28341010
Chemical Formula
NaNO2
CAS Number
7632-00-0
Molecular Weight
68.995 g/mol
Industrial Uses
Food preservation, Pharmaceuticals, Dye and pigment industry, Rubber industry, Water treatment
Supplier Database
BASF, Solvay S.A, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd., Yara International ASA, Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Puyang Longquan Chemical Co., Ltd
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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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Sodium Nitrite Production Processes
The reaction of alkaline aqueous solution of sodium carbonate or sodium hydroxide with nitrogen oxide gives sodium nitrite in the presence of a suitable catalyst.
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