In Q3 2026, Sulphuric Acid Prices in the USA reached USD 167/MT in September, moving downward over the quarter. Comfortable domestic availability allowed buyers to restrict purchases to committed requirements. Phosphate fertilizer producers kept procurement cautious ahead of the coming application season, while metal processing and pickling operations reduced intake as their own order books softened.
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Germany Sulphuric Acid Prices Movement 2026
Sulphuric acid prices in Germany stood at USD 179/MT in September 2026, closing Q3 on a softer note. Supply remained ample across the market, and industrial demand stayed subdued in the main consuming sectors. Chemical manufacturers and fertilizer blenders bought mainly against confirmed orders instead of building stock, while metal treatment plants lowered intake in line with weaker activity.
China Sulphuric Acid Prices Movement 2026
China recorded sulphuric acid prices of USD 172/MT for September, with Q3 2026 values trending lower. Producers maintained firm operating rates, which kept domestic availability comfortable through the quarter. Margin pressure led phosphate fertilizer producers to limit purchases. Smelter and regeneration output also supplied material steadily into the local market, keeping local supply well covered through the period.
Canada Sulphuric Acid Prices Movement 2026
In Canada, sulphuric acid prices were USD 170/MT in September 2026, with the market easing steadily during the third quarter. Ample cross border availability meant downstream buyers purchased only for immediate needs. Mining and metal leaching operations maintained steady but unspectacular intake through the period, whereas fertilizer producers kept procurement restrained against a softer sales outlook.
France Sulphuric Acid Prices Movement 2026
France registered sulphuric acid prices of USD 182/MT in September 2026, the highest among the five markets in Q3. Prices moved lower as buyers absorbed softer replacement costs while supply stayed comfortable across the region. Chemical producers covered only near term requirements, and metal treatment and pickling plants trimmed intake. Steady incoming cargoes kept the local market well supplied.
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What is Sulphuric Acid?
Sulphuric acid, also known as oil of vitriol, is a strong mineral acid with the molecular formula H2SO4, traded mainly as a clear to slightly yellow, dense, oily liquid. It is completely miscible with water, and dilution is strongly exothermic. The concentrated acid is hygroscopic and acts as a powerful dehydrating and oxidising agent. It is produced by the contact process, which oxidises sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide.
Factors Affecting Sulphuric Acid Prices
Sulphuric acid prices in Q3 2026 were shaped mainly by supply availability and downstream buying behavior. Ample domestic and imported supply, firm operating rates at producers, and smelter and regeneration output kept markets well covered. Demand from phosphate fertilizer producers, metal processing and pickling operations, and chemical manufacturers stayed cautious, while freight and port handling charges offered little support to delivered values.
Supply and Prices Overview – Q3 2026
During Q3 2026, sulphuric acid supply stayed comfortable across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, which kept prices on a downward path. Prices were USD 167/MT in the USA, USD 179/MT in Germany, USD 172/MT in China, USD 170/MT in Canada and USD 182/MT in France in September. Buyers covered committed or near term needs, and distributors trimmed inventories.
Sulphuric Acid Price Index
The sulphuric acid price index in Europe moved downward through Q3 2026, weighed by ample availability and soft downstream buying. The index in North America declined on comfortable supply and slower offtake, and the Asia Pacific index also moved lower as producers kept firm operating rates. Across the three regions, softer buying and comfortable availability set the tone as the quarter closed.
Sulphuric Acid Market News – Q3 2026
The most recent developments recorded for sulphuric acid include a March 2026 announcement by Amit Shah, India’s Union Home and Cooperation Minister, of a visit to Odisha to inaugurate IFFCO’s new sulphuric acid plant, SAP III, at the Paradip complex. In April 2025, BASF planned to increase semiconductor grade sulphuric acid output through a new production unit at Ludwigshafen, Germany.
Sulphuric Acid Price Trend – Q3 2026
The sulphuric acid price trend in Q3 2026 was downward across all five markets tracked, reversing the earlier 2026 upward movement. In the first half of 2026, prices rose on tighter supply and steady fertilizer and chemical demand, whereas Q3 brought ample availability, cautious fertilizer procurement and reduced intake from metal treatment plants. Regional values ranged from USD 167/MT in the USA to USD 182/MT in France.
Future Outlook for Sulphuric Acid
IMARC Group expects the global sulphuric acid market to grow from USD 16.0 Billion in 2025 to USD 18.0 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 1.35% during 2026-2034. Growth is expected to be supported by steady demand from phosphate fertilizer producers, use as a leaching agent in copper and other metal mining, and rising consumption in chemical manufacturing and lead acid battery production.
Current Demand for Sulphuric Acid
Current demand for sulphuric acid in Q3 2026 remained cautious across key sectors. Phosphate fertilizer producers bought against confirmed sales, while metal processing and pickling operations reduced intake. Chemical manufacturers and fertilizer blenders covered near term requirements, and mining and metal leaching operations in Canada maintained steady intake. Industrially, the product serves the fertilizer, chemical, metallurgical, petroleum refining, textile and battery sectors.
Uses of Sulphuric Acid
Sulphuric acid is widely used in:
- Raw material for phosphoric acid and phosphate fertilizers
- Electrolyte in lead acid batteries
- Pickling liquor in steel finishing
- Leaching reagent in ore processing
- Intermediate in the manufacture of hydrofluoric acid, dyes and surfactants
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