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Sulfur Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Sulfur is recovered mostly as a by-product of oil and gas processing and metal smelting, which essentially means that its supply rides on refinery runs rather than on any deliberate output decision. The overwhelming bulk of it goes to make sulfuric acid, and from there into phosphate fertilisers; smaller volumes feed chemicals, rubber vulcanisation and industrial uses. Prices turn on refinery and smelter activity, the strength of phosphate fertiliser demand, freight, and the simple fact that supply cannot easily flex to meet a demand surge.
Sulfur Price Forecast for 2026
The market looks firm into the rest of 2026. By-product supply stays quite inelastic while the phosphate fertiliser demand keeps pulling hard, and the forecast bands sit at or above the current levels, pointing to the continued strength rather than a pullback. A refinery-run slowdown or a fresh fertiliser push would tighten the things further. A demand cool-down in the phosphate sector, or the jump in refinery output, would be the main routes to a relief.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.372 - 0.388 | Firm; tight by-product supply meets strong fertiliser demand |
| Northeast Asia | 0.552 - 0.577 | Highest; surging acid and fertiliser demand pulls Chinese prices up |
| India | 0.452 - 0.472 | Rising fast; heavy import reliance and phosphate demand lift prices |
| Europe | 0.372 - 0.389 | Firm; refinery by-product supply tightens against steady demand |
| Middle East | 0.304 - 0.317 | Climbing; export-grade supply rides the global upswing |
| North America | 0.180 - 0.187 | Lowest; ample Gulf Coast by-product anchors the floor |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Sulfur Prices Q1 2026:
- Northeast Asia: USD 0.577/KG
- India: USD 0.480/KG
- Europe: USD 0.399/KG
- Middle East: USD 0.325/KG
- North America: USD 0.191/KG
Sulfur Prices in Northeast Asia
Northeast Asia powered higher again in the Q1 of the year 2026, up 19.6% to USD 0.577/KG. Surging of the sulfuric acid output for fertiliser and the battery-metal leaching drove the demand hard, while the imported supply stayed quite tight. China’s appetite had set the pace, and the region pulled further clear at the top.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q1 2026 in Northeast Asia?
Surging acid and fertiliser demand against tight supply drove a 19.6% rise to USD 0.577/KG.
Sulfur Prices in India
India jumped 22.0% to USD 0.480/KG, the steepest gain of the quarter. Heavy reliance on imports left the market fully exposed to firm global prices, and strong phosphate fertiliser demand ahead of the season added urgency. Buyers paid up to secure tonnes.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q1 2026 in India?
Import reliance and strong phosphate demand drove a 22.0% surge to USD 0.480/KG.
Sulfur Prices in Europe
Europe firmed 5.4% to USD 0.399/KG. Refinery by-product supply tightened while acid and chemical demand held steady. The gain was milder than in Asia, but the market extended a climb that had run all year.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q1 2026 in Europe?
Tighter refinery by-product supply lifted prices 5.4% to USD 0.399/KG.
Sulfur Prices in Middle East
The Middle East rose 4.4% to USD 0.325/KG, riding the global upswing. As a major export source, the region tracked firm international demand, with steady gains rather than the sharp jumps seen further east.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q1 2026 in the Middle East?
Firm global export demand lifted prices 4.4% to USD 0.325/KG.
Sulfur Prices in North America
North America edged up 4.1% to USD 0.191/KG but stayed the cheapest market by a wide margin. Ample Gulf Coast refinery by-product keeps supply long here. Prices firmed with the global trend, but the region remained the world’s floor.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q1 2026 in North America?
The global upswing lifted prices 4.1% to USD 0.191/KG, capped by ample local by-product supply.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Sulfur Prices Q4 2025:
- Northeast Asia: USD 0.483/KG
- India: USD 0.393/KG
- Europe: USD 0.379/KG
- Middle East: USD 0.312/KG
- North America: USD 0.184/KG
Sulfur Prices in Northeast Asia
Northeast Asia surged 36.3% to USD 0.483/KG in Q4 2025, the sharpest move of the year. A scramble for sulfur to feed acid and fertiliser plants met a tight import market. Buyers chased limited tonnes, and prices spiked into year-end.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q4 2025 in Northeast Asia?
A scramble for fertiliser-bound supply against a tight market drove a 36.3% surge to USD 0.483/KG.
Sulfur Prices in India
India rose 28.4% to USD 0.393/KG in Q4 2025 as import demand firmed sharply. Phosphate fertiliser producers restocked ahead of the season, and tight global supply pushed landed costs up. The import-reliant market had little defence.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q4 2025 in India?
Firm fertiliser restocking and tight global supply drove a 28.4% rise to USD 0.393/KG.
Sulfur Prices in Europe
Europe climbed 15.2% to USD 0.379/KG in Q4 2025. Tightening refinery by-product supply met steady acid demand. The market firmed in line with the global rally, if less violently than Asia.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q4 2025 in Europe?
Tighter by-product supply and steady demand drove a 15.2% rise to USD 0.379/KG.
Sulfur Prices in Middle East
The Middle East rose 15.5% to USD 0.312/KG in Q4 2025 on firm export demand. Asian buyers pulled hard on regional supply, and prices climbed steadily. Export economics set the tone.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q4 2025 in the Middle East?
Firm Asian export demand drove a 15.5% rise to USD 0.312/KG.
Sulfur Prices in North America
North America rose 6.5% to USD 0.184/KG in Q4 2025, a gentle climb. Ample by-product supply kept the market the cheapest, even as global prices surged. The region tracked the trend at a distance.
Why did the price of Sulfur change in Q4 2025 in North America?
The global rally lifted prices 6.5% to USD 0.184/KG, held down by ample local supply.
Quarterly Sulfur Price Trends
Sulfur climbed almost without pause across the six quarters, the global average rising from USD 0.212/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.394/KG by Q1 2026, a net gain of about 85.8%. Inelastic by-product supply colliding with strong phosphate fertiliser demand drove the rally, and the steepest leg came in Q4 2025 as Asian buyers scrambled for tonnes. The forecast bands point to continued firmness.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 0.394 | +12.6% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.350 | +22.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 0.286 | +5.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 0.270 | +27.4% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 0.212 | - | - |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Sulfur Price in 2025?
Sulfur staged one of the year’s strongest rallies in 2025, the global average climbing from USD 0.212/KG in Q1 to USD 0.350/KG by Q4, up around 65%. Three forces drove it. By-product supply stayed inelastic, unable to grow with demand. Phosphate fertiliser producers pulled hard on sulfur all year. And a Q4 scramble in Asia, where acid and fertiliser plants competed for tonnes, sent prices spiking into year-end.
Sulfur Prices in Northeast Asia in 2025
Northeast Asia led the rally, soaring from USD 0.263/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.483/KG by Q4, up 84%. Surging acid demand for fertiliser and battery-metal leaching met a tight import market. China’s appetite was the dominant driver, pulling the whole global market higher.
Sulfur Prices in India in 2025
India climbed from USD 0.245/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.393/KG by Q4, up 60%, then jumped again in early 2026. Heavy import reliance left the market exposed to firm global prices, and strong phosphate demand added pressure. Import economics was the dominant driver.
Sulfur Prices in Europe in 2025
Europe rose steadily from USD 0.227/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.379/KG by Q4, up 67%. Tightening refinery by-product supply met firm acid and chemical demand. Supply tightness was the dominant driver, lifting the market quarter after quarter.
Sulfur Prices in the Middle East in 2025
The Middle East climbed from USD 0.182/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.312/KG by Q4, up 71%. As a major export source, the region rode firm Asian demand higher all year. Export economics was the dominant driver.
Sulfur Prices in North America in 2025
North America rose from USD 0.142/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.184/KG by Q4, up 30%, the mildest gain in the set. Ample Gulf Coast by-product kept the region the global floor even as it tracked the rally. Abundant local supply was the dominant driver, capping the climb.
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Key Questions Answered in the Report
The overwhelming bulk goes to make sulfuric acid, and from there into phosphate fertilisers. Smaller volumes feed industrial chemicals, rubber vulcanisation, and metal leaching applications.
The Q1 2026 global average was USD 0.394/KG. Northeast Asia was the highest at USD 0.577/KG, while North America was the lowest at USD 0.191/KG, broadly on a delivered to FOB basis.
The global average climbed from USD 0.212/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.350/KG by Q4, up around 65%, driven by tight by-product supply and strong phosphate fertiliser demand.
Three factors drove the rally: inelastic by-product supply unable to grow with demand, strong phosphate fertiliser pull all year, and a Q4 scramble in Asia as acid and fertiliser plants competed for tonnes.
The global average is projected at USD 0.372 - 0.388/KG for the remainder of 2026, with inelastic supply and firm fertiliser demand pointing to continued strength.
Northeast Asia and India trade at the top on surging acid and fertiliser demand and import reliance, Europe and the Middle East sit mid-table, and North America anchors the floor on ample Gulf Coast by-product supply.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Refinery and smelter by-product supply, phosphate fertiliser demand, acid-plant economics, freight and trade flows are the primary 2026 pricing factors.
Northeast Asia averaged USD 0.577/KG in Q1 2026, the highest, on surging sulfuric acid and fertiliser demand against a tight import market.
Sulfuric acid production for phosphate fertilisers dominates demand, with industrial chemicals, rubber vulcanisation and metal leaching forming the next most significant outlets.
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