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Sulfuric Acid Pricing, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Sulfuric acid firmed across most of the world in 2025. Northeast Asia led the charge, nearly doubling from USD 0.070/KG in Q1 to USD 0.128/KG by Q4 on surging battery-metal leaching and rising sulfur costs. The global average climbed from USD 0.105/KG to USD 0.123/KG, with only North America bucking the trend. All figures here are expressed in USD per kilogram.
Sulfuric acid is the world’s most-produced industrial chemical, made by burning sulfur or capturing smelter off-gas. Phosphate fertiliser manufacturing is its largest single use, followed fast by metal leaching for copper, nickel and lithium, then chemical processing and oil refining. The price answers to sulfur feedstock costs, smelter activity, fertiliser and battery-metal demand, and freight, since the acid is heavy, corrosive and awkward to ship far.
Sulfuric Acid Price Forecast for 2026
The market looks firm through the rest of 2026. Rising sulfur costs feed straight into the acid, and the battery-metal leaching adds a fast-growing pull on top of the steady fertiliser demand, with the forecast bands sitting at or above current levels. A sulfur-price spike or a smelter outage would then, tighten things further. A fertiliser cool-down or a wave of new smelter acid would be the main routes to softer prices, most likely felt first in North America.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.131 - 0.142 | Firm; sulfur costs and metal-leaching demand lift most regions |
| Europe | 0.156 - 0.169 | Highest; smelter supply tightness and firm demand hold the top |
| Northeast Asia | 0.152 - 0.164 | Surging; battery-metal leaching and sulfur costs drive a sharp climb |
| India | 0.126 - 0.135 | Rising fast; fertiliser demand and sulfur costs push prices up |
| Africa | 0.120 - 0.130 | Recovering; mining demand lifts prices off a Q3 low |
| North America | 0.103 - 0.112 | Lowest; ample smelter and refinery supply anchors the floor |
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Sulfuric Acid Prices Q1 2026:
- Europe: USD 0.166/KG
- Northeast Asia: USD 0.157/KG
- India: USD 0.133/KG
- Africa: USD 0.127/KG
- North America: USD 0.110/KG
Sulfuric Acid Prices in Europe
Europe held the top in the Q1 in the particular year of 2026, firming 8.4% to USD 0.166/KG. Tight smelter-acid supply met firm industrial and fertiliser demand, and rising sulfur costs pushed the floor up. The region extended a steady year-long climb.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q1 2026 in Europe?
Tight smelter supply and rising sulfur costs lifted prices 8.4% to USD 0.166/KG.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in Northeast Asia
Northeast Asia surged 22.7% to USD 0.157/KG, the steepest gain of the quarter. Booming battery-metal leaching and fertiliser demand met soaring sulfur costs. The region had more than doubled over the year and kept climbing hard.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q1 2026 in Northeast Asia?
Booming battery-metal demand and soaring sulfur costs drove a 22.7% surge to USD 0.157/KG.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in India
India jumped 20.3% to USD 0.133/KG on strong phosphate fertiliser demand and rising sulfur input costs. Producers passed feedstock pressure straight through. The market firmed sharply ahead of the fertiliser season.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q1 2026 in India?
Strong fertiliser demand and rising sulfur costs drove a 20.3% rise to USD 0.133/KG.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in Africa
Africa recovered 11.4% to USD 0.127/KG, rebounding from a soft Q3. Firm mining and metal-leaching demand pulled prices up. The market clawed back most of its earlier dip.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q1 2026 in Africa?
Firm mining and leaching demand drove an 11.4% rebound to USD 0.127/KG.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in North America
North America was flat at USD 0.110/KG in Q1 2026, up just 0.3% and the lowest market. Ample smelter and refinery acid kept supply long, capping any gain. The region sat out the global rally.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q1 2026 in North America?
Ample local supply held prices flat at USD 0.110/KG, up just 0.3%.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Sulfuric Acid Prices Q4 2025:
- Europe: USD 0.153/KG
- Northeast Asia: USD 0.128/KG
- India: USD 0.110/KG
- Africa: USD 0.114/KG
- North America: USD 0.110/KG
Sulfuric Acid Prices in Europe
Europe was essentially flat at USD 0.153/KG in Q4 2025, up 0.2%, holding its earlier gains. Tight smelter supply balanced steady demand. The market consolidated near its high before firming again in the new year.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q4 2025 in Europe?
Tight supply balanced steady demand, holding prices flat at USD 0.153/KG, up 0.2%.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in Northeast Asia
Northeast Asia rose 20.3% to USD 0.128/KG in Q4 2025. Battery-metal leaching demand and rising sulfur costs drove the climb. The region accelerated toward the top of the table.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q4 2025 in Northeast Asia?
Battery-metal demand and rising sulfur costs drove a 20.3% rise to USD 0.128/KG.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in India
India rose 13.5% to USD 0.110/KG in Q4 2025 as fertiliser demand firmed and sulfur costs climbed. Producers raised offers to cover feedstock. The market firmed ahead of the season.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q4 2025 in India?
Firm fertiliser demand and rising sulfur costs drove a 13.5% rise to USD 0.110/KG.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in Africa
Africa recovered 6.1% to USD 0.114/KG in Q4 2025 after a weak Q3. Mining-sector demand firmed, lifting prices off their low. The rebound was modest but clear.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q4 2025 in Africa?
Firmer mining demand drove a 6.1% recovery to USD 0.114/KG.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in North America
North America eased 2.2% to USD 0.110/KG in Q4 2025, drifting against the global trend. Ample smelter and refinery supply kept the market soft. Weak local demand offered no lift.
Why did the price of Sulfuric Acid change in Q4 2025 in North America?
Ample supply and soft demand eased prices 2.2% to USD 0.110/KG.
Quarterly Sulfuric Acid Price Trends
Sulfuric acid firmed steadily across the six quarters, the global average rising from USD 0.105/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.139/KG by Q1 2026, a net gain of about 32.4%. Rising sulfur feedstock costs and booming battery-metal leaching demand drove the climb, with Asia leading and North America the lone laggard. The forecast bands point to continued firmness.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 0.139 | +13.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.123 | +7.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 0.115 | -0.9% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 0.116 | +10.5% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2025 | 0.105 | - | - |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Sulfuric Acid Price in 2025?
Sulfuric acid firmed through 2025, the global average climbing from USD 0.105/KG in Q1 to USD 0.123/KG by Q4, up around 17.1%. Three forces drove it. Rising sulfur feedstock costs fed straight into the acid. Booming battery-metal leaching, for copper, nickel and lithium, added a fast-growing pull. And steady phosphate fertiliser demand underpinned volumes, even as North America bucked the trend on ample local supply.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in Europe in 2025
Europe climbed from USD 0.128/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.153/KG by Q4, up 19.5%, holding the top of the table. Tight smelter-acid supply met firm industrial and fertiliser demand. Supply tightness was the dominant driver all year.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in Northeast Asia in 2025
Northeast Asia nearly doubled, from USD 0.070/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.128/KG by Q4, up 82.9%, the standout move. Surging battery-metal leaching demand and rising sulfur costs drove the climb. Booming downstream metal demand was the dominant driver.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in India in 2025
India rose from USD 0.074/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.110/KG by Q4, up 48.6%, then jumped again in early 2026. Strong phosphate fertiliser demand and rising sulfur costs drove the gains. Fertiliser-led demand was the dominant driver.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in Africa in 2025
Africa was the exception to the steady climbers, easing from USD 0.136/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.114/KG by Q4, down 16%, with a Q3 dip before recovering. Swings in mining-sector demand drove the path. Mining demand was the dominant driver for this metal-leaching market.
Sulfuric Acid Prices in North America in 2025
North America drifted from USD 0.118/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.110/KG by Q4, down 6.8%, the only steady decliner. Ample smelter and refinery acid kept supply long and demand soft. Abundant local supply was the dominant driver, holding the region at the floor.
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Phosphate fertiliser manufacturing is its largest single use, followed by metal leaching for copper, nickel and lithium, then chemical processing and oil refining. It is the world’s most-produced industrial chemical.
The Q1 2026 global average was USD 0.139/KG. Europe was the highest at USD 0.166/KG, while North America was the lowest at USD 0.110/KG, on a delivered basis.
The global average climbed from USD 0.105/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.123/KG by Q4, up around 17.1%, on rising sulfur costs and booming battery-metal demand.
Three factors drove the climb: rising sulfur feedstock costs, booming battery-metal leaching demand for copper, nickel and lithium, and steady phosphate fertiliser demand, partly offset by ample North American supply.
The global average is projected at USD 0.131 - 0.142/KG for the remainder of 2026, with rising sulfur costs and battery-metal demand pointing to continued firmness.
Europe, Northeast Asia and India trade at the top on smelter tightness, battery-metal and fertiliser demand, Africa swings with mining demand, and North America anchors the floor on ample smelter and refinery supply.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Sulfur feedstock costs, smelter activity, phosphate fertiliser and battery-metal leaching demand, and freight are the primary 2026 pricing factors.
Europe averaged USD 0.166/KG in Q1 2026, the highest, on tight smelter-acid supply and firm industrial and fertiliser demand.
Phosphate fertiliser manufacturing dominates demand, with metal leaching for copper, nickel and lithium, chemical processing and oil refining forming the next most significant sectors.
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