Sodium Sulphate Price Trend Analysis (Q2 2025)
China: Highest price levels at US$ 460/MT, supported by robust manufacturing demand.
Germany: US$ 360/MT, driven by strong industrial consumption, especially in automotive & chemicals.
Brazil: US$ 240/MT, a sharp quarterly rise due to regional shortages.
USA: US$ 216/MT, showing slight declines due to weaker detergent manufacturing demand.
📈 Overall Trend: Regional divergence, with China leading globally.
Forecast 2025
Outlook: Moderately bullish.
Drivers: Sustained demand from detergent and glass manufacturing industries.
Risks:
Environmental regulations (especially EU).
Raw material & fuel price fluctuations.
Global supply chain disruptions.
Stabilizing Factors: Expanded Asia-Pacific production capacity expected to ease volatility.
Quarterly Comparison (Q1 vs Q2 2025)
USA: Small decline.
Germany: Significant surge.
China: Consistently costliest market.
Brazil: Sharp price jump due to low inventories.
Regional Price Dynamics
North America: Stable, slight corrections from detergent sector slowdown.
Europe: Rising prices, fueled by higher energy costs + stringent environmental laws.
Asia-Pacific: High volatility, but pricing remains strong.
Latin America & MEA: Steady increases, import dependence pushing costs.
Top Suppliers
China: Nafine Chemical Industry Group, Sichuan Union Industry.
USA: Cordenka Inc., Cooper Natural Resources.
Germany: Alkim Alkali Kimya A.S., Merck KGaA.
India & SE Asia: Shree Sulphates, Asian Chem.
Brazil: Braskem, Quimicryl do Brasil.
Factors Influencing Prices
Regional differences (labor, energy, regulations).
Demand from detergents, textiles, glass.
Raw material & fuel costs.
Supply chain disruptions & logistics costs.
Inventory cycles (over/under stocking).
Global tariffs & trade tensions.
Seasonal demand spikes.
Sustainability trends (bio-based sodium sulphate, recycling).
Recent Developments
EU: Stricter environmental compliance laws affecting production quotas.
China: Increased output to meet export orders.
Brazil: Logistics improvements enhancing inland distribution.
