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

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Sulfates Price Trend Q4 2025

The Chinese sulfates market during the fourth quarter experienced firm upward momentum, driven primarily by cost pressure from key feedstocks such as sulfuric acid. The quarter opened with relatively stable pricing before upward movement emerged toward the latter part of the early phase, as raw material costs increased steadily. Manufacturers faced rising input cost challenges, which translated into gradual price increases across multiple sulfate grades over the course of the quarter. Production economics shifted as feedstock availability tightened and costs strengthened. During the latter part of the quarter, price movements became more volatile, with values reaching mid-quarter highs before moderating slightly toward year-end. Despite this late-quarter easing, prices remained well above early-quarter levels, reflecting persistent cost-side pressures throughout most of the period.

Demand from major downstream applications displayed mixed trends during the quarter. The fertilizer sector maintained steady consumption of ammonium sulfate and potassium sulfate to support agricultural requirements, while industrial chemical segments showed measured procurement activity. Mining operations continued using sulfates for mineral processing and flotation, and battery-related applications recorded growing interest in specialized sulfate compounds for energy storage. Meanwhile, water treatment and pharmaceutical industries sustained stable consumption, although purchasing activity remained selective amid elevated price levels.

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According to Procurement Resource, looking ahead, sulfate prices are expected to remain sensitive to feedstock cost movements and demand patterns from fertilizer and industrial applications.

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During the second quarter of 2025, sulfate prices followed an irregular trajectory, influenced by shifts in both production costs and demand patterns. The quarter opened with a downward movement, as weaker demand from downstream sectors and supply-side adjustments exerted pressure on prices. At the same time, the sulfuric acid market also experienced softening, reinforcing the overall bearish sentiment. This declining trend continued until prices reached a support level, after which the market entered a phase of relative stability.

As the quarter progressed, demand from key end-use sectors such as fertilizers and chemicals improved gradually. This led to a measured recovery in prices, with producers adjusting their offers in line with improving market conditions. The recovery was further supported by the stabilization of raw material costs, which had previously contributed to price weakness. By the latter half of the quarter, pricing trends reflected this improvement, as procurement activity from major consuming sectors, particularly chemicals and agriculture, showed a noticeable pickup. Overall, mixed market trends were witnessed for the majority of the quarter.

About Sulfates

Sulfates are polyatomic anions. They are found in nature as well as synthesised for industry. They can be found in the products of everyday use. Also, sulfates are the salts and esters of sulphuric acid, from which they can be produced. They can also be obtained from coconut or palm oil.

These compounds play a significant role in many industries because they are good emulsifiers, detergents, and foaming agents. Further, they are surfactants and their addition to products make them more effective cleaners. Sodium lauryl and sodium laureth sulfate are the most common sulfate-based ingredients in personal care products.

Sulfates Product Detail

Chemical Formula

SO₄²⁻ or O₄S²⁻

Molecular Weight

96.07 g/mol

Industrial Uses

Detergents, Emulsifiers, Cosmetics and Personal Care Products, Metal Salts, Algaecide

Synonyms

14808-79-8, Sulfate ion, Sulfate (2-), Sulfates

Supplier Database

BASF SE, Domo Chemicals, SABIC, Honeywell International Inc, Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd, Godavari Biorefineries Ltd. (GBL), SynQuest Laboratories (Central Glass Co., 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)

Supplier Database AvailabilityYes

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Sulfates Production Process

Production of sulfates from Sulphuric Acid; via Oxidation of Metal Sulphides or Sulphites; and from Coconut or Palm Oil

In order to produce sulfates from sulphuric acid, different metals, metal hydroxides or even metal oxides are treated with sulphuric acid to obtain the desired product.

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Udeesha Tomar

AVP - Strategy and Solutions

Leading procurement research solutions across chemicals, materials, and food & beverages, with expertise in price forecasting and market analytics.

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