Bentonite Sulphur Price Trend and Forecast 2026-2027

Bentonite Sulphur prices in China, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 13.2% in Q3 2026 to USD 1,460/MT from USD 1,290/MT in Q2, as sulphur prices stayed at records, with Middle East FOB around USD 855 to 900 per tonne, the Tampa contract at USD 705 per long ton, and Chinese sulphur near triple a year ago. India prices rose 18.2% to USD 1,265/MT, while the United States prices rose 35.5% to USD 798/MT. Globally, the average rose from USD 996/MT in Q2 to USD 1,208/MT in Q3, a 21.2% gain, following a gain of 60.4% in Q2. For H2 2026, this market is expected to ease from record levels as buyers resist and October Middle East prices fall by USD 45 to 70 per tonne, although Hormuz supply risk keeps the market tight.

Bentonite Sulphur is a granular fertilizer made by blending elemental sulphur, usually about 90 percent, with bentonite clay, which breaks down in soil so that sulphur oxidizes to plant-available sulphate. It is used on canola, cereals, pulses, and forages, and as a sulphur source in blended fertilizers, particularly in sulphur-deficient soils in Canada, Australia, India, and the United States. Because elemental sulphur is its main input, this market follows sulphur prices, which are driven by oil and gas refining, Middle East exports, and phosphate fertilizer demand, plus bentonite and granulation costs. Elemental sulphur prices and Middle East supply, phosphate and crop nutrient demand, and bentonite, granulation, and freight costs are what drive prices in this market.

Bentonite Sulphur Price Forecast for 2026

The outlook for Bentonite Sulphur through the end of 2026 is for easing from record levels. October Middle East sulphur prices fell by USD 45 to 70 per tonne, Tampa Q4 contracts are expected USD 50 to 100 per long ton lower, but global exports fell by a third in the first half of 2026 and Hormuz risk keeps supply tight.

The main upside risk is renewed Hormuz disruption or stronger phosphate demand. The main downside risk is easing Gulf exports and weak phosphate demand. Buyers are expected to keep procurement plans flexible, tracking feedstock and freight conditions closely through the fourth quarter. Contract negotiations for the coming months are likely to hinge on how feedstock costs and demand evolve.

For the Quarter Ending September 2026

Bentonite Sulphur Prices Q3 2026:

• China: USD 1,460/MT
• India: USD 1,265/MT
• United States: USD 798/MT
• Canada: USD 1,265/MT

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in China

China Bentonite Sulphur prices averaged USD 1,460/MT in Q3 2026, the highest of any region tracked here, up 13.2% from USD 1,290/MT in Q2, as sulphur costs stayed near triple a year ago despite weak September demand. Buyers continued to absorb the higher offers, with procurement activity staying steady through September and inventories remaining broadly balanced across the supply chain.

Why did the price of Bentonite Sulphur change in Q3 2026 in China?

Chinese sulphur ex-works averaged about USD 1,110 to 1,154 per tonne in mid-to-late September, down about 16 percent on the month but roughly triple a year ago, which kept bentonite sulphur costs at the top of the range. Buyers and producers adjusted purchases to weekly price movements. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in India

India Bentonite Sulphur prices averaged USD 1,265/MT in Q3 2026, up 18.2% from USD 1,070/MT in Q2, as imported sulphur costs lifted prices. Converters and distributors kept order books active through the quarter, accepting the firmer quotations rather than delaying purchases into the fourth quarter. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Why did the price of Bentonite Sulphur change in Q3 2026 in India?

India's South Asia CFR sulphur averaged about USD 1,050 to 1,075 per tonne in September, with full import dependency and freight premiums lifting bentonite sulphur costs. Buyers and producers adjusted purchases to weekly price movements. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in United States

United States Bentonite Sulphur prices averaged USD 798/MT in Q3 2026, the lowest of the four regions, up 35.5% from USD 589/MT in Q2, as the Tampa contract settled at USD 705 per long ton, lifting prices sharply. Suppliers held offers firm while spot availability stayed limited, which kept sentiment constructive heading into the final quarter of the year.

Why did the price of Bentonite Sulphur change in Q3 2026 in United States?

The Tampa third-quarter sulphur contract settled at USD 705 per long ton CFR, sharply above the second quarter, which lifted US bentonite sulphur costs. Buyers and producers adjusted purchases to weekly price movements. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in Canada

Canada Bentonite Sulphur prices averaged USD 1,265/MT in Q3 2026, up 29.3% from USD 978/MT in Q2, as Vancouver sulphur traded at USD 1,100 to 1,200 per tonne as buyers sought non-Gulf origins. Contract negotiations for the fourth quarter opened with sellers seeking further increases, reflecting the tighter cost structure that producers faced through the period.

Why did the price of Bentonite Sulphur change in Q3 2026 in Canada?

Vancouver FOB sulphur traded at USD 1,100 to 1,200 per tonne in late August and early September as buyers sought non-Gulf origins, lifting Canadian bentonite sulphur costs. Buyers and producers adjusted purchases to weekly price movements. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

For the Quarter Ending June 2026

Bentonite Sulphur Prices Q2 2026:

• China: USD 1,290/MT
• India: USD 1,070/MT
• United States: USD 589/MT
• Canada: USD 978/MT

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in China

China prices rose 87.0% in Q2 2026 to USD 1,290/MT from USD 690/MT in Q1, the highest of any region tracked here, as record sulphur costs lifted prices. Quarter-end offers reflected the elevated cost base carried over from the first quarter, with demand holding firm and sellers reluctant to concede ground through June. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active.

Why did the price of Bentonite Sulphur change in Q2 2026 in China?

In Q2, sulphur prices rose strongly, with Qatar's price up to USD 805 per tonne FOB in June from USD 740 in May. Chinese prices rose as sulphur costs reached records. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in India

India prices rose 45.4% in Q2 2026 to USD 1,070/MT from USD 736/MT in Q1, within the middle of the range tracked here, as firm import costs supported prices. Quarter-end offers reflected the elevated cost base carried over from the first quarter, with demand holding firm and sellers reluctant to concede ground through June. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move.

Why did the price of Bentonite Sulphur change in Q2 2026 in India?

In Q2, sulphur prices rose strongly, with Qatar's price up to USD 805 per tonne FOB in June from USD 740 in May. Indian prices rose as sulphur import costs stayed elevated. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in United States

United States prices rose 34.8% in Q2 2026 to USD 589/MT from USD 437/MT in Q1, the lowest of the four regions, as firm sulphur contracts supported prices. Quarter-end offers reflected the elevated cost base carried over from the first quarter, with demand holding firm and sellers reluctant to concede ground through June. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Why did the price of Bentonite Sulphur change in Q2 2026 in United States?

In Q2, sulphur prices rose strongly, with Qatar's price up to USD 805 per tonne FOB in June from USD 740 in May. US prices rose as sulphur contracts stayed firm. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in Canada

Canada prices rose 63.5% in Q2 2026 to USD 978/MT from USD 598/MT in Q1, within the middle of the range tracked here, as strong export demand lifted prices. Quarter-end offers reflected the elevated cost base carried over from the first quarter, with demand holding firm and sellers reluctant to concede ground through June. Regional supply and demand balances continued to evolve as the quarter progressed, keeping price discovery active.

Why did the price of Bentonite Sulphur change in Q2 2026 in Canada?

In Q2, sulphur prices rose strongly, with Qatar's price up to USD 805 per tonne FOB in June from USD 740 in May. Canadian prices rose on strong export demand. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Quarterly Bentonite Sulphur Price Trends

Global Bentonite Sulphur prices firmed gradually through 2025, rose sharply in the first quarter of 2026 as the Strait of Hormuz closure cut Gulf sulphur exports, jumped again in the second quarter, and rose further in Q3 to records across the regions tracked in this report. Market participants continued to monitor feedstock and freight conditions closely for signs of the next directional move.

What was Bentonite Sulphur Price in 2025?

Bentonite Sulphur firmed across the markets covered in this report through 2025, tracking gradually tightening sulphur supply, with the strongest annual move recorded in Canada before the sharp Q1 2026 move and the Q3 2026 developments that followed. These conditions were widely expected to remain a key factor shaping offers and procurement planning into the fourth quarter.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in China in 2025

China prices firmed from about USD 320/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 575/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 79.7%. Gradually tightening sulphur supply lifted pricing through the year. Buyers and sellers tracked gradually tightening sulphur supply closely through the year, and the pattern left this market positioned for the sharp Q1 2026 move that followed.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in India in 2025

India prices firmed from about USD 345/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 598/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 73.3%, the smallest annual move of the four regions. Gradually tightening sulphur supply lifted pricing through the year. Buyers and sellers tracked gradually tightening sulphur supply closely through the year, and the pattern left this market positioned for the sharp Q1 2026 move that followed.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in United States in 2025

United States prices firmed from about USD 190/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 345/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 81.6%. Gradually tightening sulphur supply lifted pricing through the year. Buyers and sellers tracked gradually tightening sulphur supply closely through the year, and the pattern left this market positioned for the sharp Q1 2026 move that followed.

Bentonite Sulphur Prices in Canada in 2025

Canada prices firmed from about USD 213/MT in Q1 2025 to USD 391/MT by Q4, a gain of roughly 83.6%, the strongest annual move of the four regions. Gradually tightening sulphur supply lifted pricing through the year. Buyers and sellers tracked gradually tightening sulphur supply closely through the year, and the pattern left this market positioned for the sharp Q1 2026 move that followed.

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