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Insoluble Sulphur Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Insoluble sulphur prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, fell 3.2% across 2025, declining from USD 1.88/KG in Q1 to USD 1.82/KG by Q4 as a sharp Q4 elemental sulphur feedstock decline outweighed the Q2-Q3 tyre season uptick. Globally, the average rose from USD 1.493/KG to USD 1.500/KG, a 0.5% gain. For the remainder of 2026, a global average of USD 1.52-1.72/KG is expected, with continued firming on Middle East supply disruptions and growing tyre and rubber goods production.
Insoluble sulphur is a polymeric allotrope of sulphur produced by rapidly quenching liquid sulphur above the polymerisation temperature of approximately 160 degrees Celsius, followed by extraction and stabilisation to prevent reversion to the soluble form. The largest pull comes from the tyre manufacturing industry, where insoluble sulphur serves as the preferred vulcanising agent in tyre compounds to prevent sulphur bloom migration to the rubber surface during processing. Additional demand comes from industrial rubber goods vulcanisation, conveyor belt and hose production, and specialty rubber compound manufacturing for demanding automotive and industrial applications. Elemental sulphur feedstock costs, tyre and rubber sector demand, and regional production capacity all feed into the price.
Insoluble Sulphur Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for insoluble sulphur through the rest of 2026 leans moderately firm. Elemental sulphur feedstock costs recovered in Q1 2026 from Middle East refinery supply disruptions. Tyre production demand is growing with recovering automotive vehicle production and replacement tyre procurement.
The main upside risk is a sharp sulphur cost increase alongside accelerating automotive production and tyre demand recovery. The main downside risk is weak automotive sector demand and competitive Chinese insoluble sulphur production that limits global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 1.52 - 1.72 | Sulphur firming and tyre demand support the tone |
| United States | 1.58 - 1.78 | Steady tyre and rubber goods demand holds it firm |
| China | 1.20 - 1.40 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 1.90 - 2.10 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.48 - 1.68 | Growing tyre and rubber goods demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Insoluble Sulphur Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.65/KG
- China: USD 1.28/KG
- Germany: USD 1.98/KG
- India: USD 1.56/KG
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in the United States
US insoluble sulphur prices averaged USD 1.65/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.6% from USD 1.52/KG in Q4 2025. Firmer elemental sulphur feedstock costs from Middle East refinery disruptions elevated production expenses. Tyre compound and industrial rubber goods procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Insoluble Sulphur change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Firmer elemental sulphur feedstock costs from Middle East refinery disruptions raised the production cost floor. Tyre compound and industrial rubber goods procurement lifted buying from rubber compounders and tyre manufacturers. Pre-season automotive and replacement tyre demand provided additional buying support.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in China
Chinese insoluble sulphur prices averaged USD 1.28/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.5% from USD 1.18/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year tyre and rubber goods restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic sulphur costs raised the production floor despite large domestic capacity.
Why did the price of Insoluble Sulphur change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday tyre and rubber goods restocking lifted procurement from domestic rubber compounders and tyre manufacturers. Firmer domestic elemental sulphur feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most competitive source despite the quarterly recovery.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in Germany
German insoluble sulphur prices averaged USD 1.98/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.8% from USD 1.82/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher elemental sulphur and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Recovering tyre and industrial rubber goods sector demand maintained consistent buying.
Why did the price of Insoluble Sulphur change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher elemental sulphur and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Middle East refinery disruptions added import cost premiums to sulphur feedstock. Recovering tyre compound and industrial rubber goods sector demand maintained consistent procurement from European rubber compounders.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in India
Indian insoluble sulphur prices averaged USD 1.56/KG in Q1 2026, up 5.4% from USD 1.48/KG in Q4 2025. Growing tyre and rubber goods demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked elemental sulphur costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Insoluble Sulphur change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing tyre compound and industrial rubber goods demand lifted procurement from domestic producers. Firmer import-linked elemental sulphur feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported insoluble sulphur and feedstock.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Insoluble Sulphur Prices Q4 2025:
- United States: USD 1.52/KG
- China: USD 1.18/KG
- Germany: USD 1.82/KG
- India: USD 1.48/KG
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in the United States
US insoluble sulphur prices averaged USD 1.52/KG in Q4 2025, declining sharply from the Q3 level. A sharp elemental sulphur feedstock cost decline removed the production floor support. Year-end tyre procurement moderation reduced buying urgency near USD 1.52/KG.
Why did the price of Insoluble Sulphur change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
A sharp elemental sulphur feedstock cost decline removed the production cost floor support. Year-end tyre compound and industrial rubber procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Adequate domestic supply maintained comfortable availability near USD 1.52/KG.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 1.18/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Tyre and rubber goods demand and stable sulphur costs supported the market near USD 1.18/KG.
Why did the price of Insoluble Sulphur change in Q4 2025 in China?
Tyre and rubber goods demand maintained buying. Stable elemental sulphur costs held the production floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 1.18/KG.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 1.82/KG in Q4 2025, declining on the quarter. Sharp elemental sulphur cost decline and reduced tyre sector procurement weighed on the market near USD 1.82/KG.
Why did the price of Insoluble Sulphur change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Sharp elemental sulphur feedstock cost decline removed the production floor support. Reduced tyre compound and industrial rubber procurement lowered buying urgency. Adequate import availability maintained supply balance near USD 1.82/KG.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1.48/KG in Q4 2025, recovering on the quarter. Tyre and rubber goods demand and stable sulphur import costs supported the market near USD 1.48/KG.
Why did the price of Insoluble Sulphur change in Q4 2025 in India?
Tyre and rubber goods demand maintained consistent buying. Stable elemental sulphur import costs held the production floor. Consistent procurement held the market near USD 1.48/KG.
Quarterly Insoluble Sulphur Price Trends
Global insoluble sulphur prices rose in Q2 and Q3 2025 on the tyre vulcanisation season before a sharp Q4 sulphur-linked decline and a strong Q1 2026 rebound. The average rose from USD 1.493/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.520/KG in Q2 and USD 1.535/KG in Q3, fell to USD 1.500/KG in Q4, then surged to USD 1.625/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 8.8% over the window. Elemental sulphur feedstock cycles and tyre and rubber sector seasonal demand drove the pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 1.625 | +8.3% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 1.500 | -2.3% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 1.535 | +1.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 1.520 | +1.8% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 1.493 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Insoluble Sulphur Price in 2025?
Insoluble sulphur prices firmed through Q2-Q3 2025 before a sharp Q4 elemental sulphur cost decline. The global average opened at USD 1.493/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 1.500/KG in Q4, a marginal full-year gain of about 0.5%. A strong Q2-Q3 tyre season uptick was followed by a sharp Q4 feedstock cost decline before the Q1 2026 rebound on Middle East disruptions.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices fell from about USD 1.55/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.52/KG by Q4, a decline of 1.9%. The sharp Q4 elemental sulphur cost decline outweighed the Q2-Q3 tyre season uptick. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 1.12/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.18/KG by Q4, a gain of 5.4%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing domestic tyre and rubber goods demand drove the firming. China held the lowest price level throughout the year.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices fell from about USD 1.88/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.82/KG by Q4, a decline of 3.2%. The sharp Q4 elemental sulphur cost decline and soft European tyre sector demand weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
Insoluble Sulphur Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 1.42/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.48/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.2%. Growing tyre and rubber goods demand supported the consistent firming despite the broader Q4 sulphur softness.
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Tyre manufacturing as the preferred vulcanising agent takes the largest share, preventing sulphur bloom migration to rubber surfaces during processing. Industrial rubber goods, conveyor belt and hose vulcanisation, and specialty rubber compound manufacturing for automotive applications also consume significant volumes.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 1.65/KG in the United States, USD 1.28/KG in China, USD 1.98/KG in Germany, and USD 1.56/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose marginally from USD 1.493/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 1.500/KG in Q4, a 0.5% gain. A Q2-Q3 tyre season uptick was followed by a sharp Q4 elemental sulphur cost decline before the Q1 2026 rebound.
A sharp elemental sulphur feedstock cost decline removed the production cost floor support. Year-end tyre compound and rubber goods procurement moderation reduced buying urgency. Adequate supply maintained comfortable availability through the quarter.
The global average is expected in the USD 1.52 to 1.72/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer elemental sulphur feedstock costs and growing tyre and rubber goods production demand globally.
Germany sits highest on sulphur and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on tyre and rubber goods demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic elemental sulphur and insoluble sulphur production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to elemental sulphur feedstock costs, tyre production season demand, and automotive sector activity. Middle East refinery sulphur supply changes and automotive production cycles are key near-term signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any elemental sulphur cost shift ripples across insoluble sulphur markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time tyre compound and rubber goods contracts around seasonal demand cycles, build cover when elemental sulphur signals tightening, and monitor refinery sulphur production as the primary upstream signal.
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