China Sulphuric Acid Prices Rise 4.17% in Late January 2026 on Tight Market Fundamentals

Sulphuric Acid showed recovery in the latter half of Jan xxxx, with the prices turned higher at the end, up by x.xxx from the middle of the month. The market then traded sideways for a while, as calm and smooth operation prevailed along the whole industrial chain. Still, this short consolidation was in stark contrast to the much wider xx-week rally, which was underpinned by an ascending moving average climbing month-end.

Momentum built into late January, as Sulphuric Acid sellers raised FOB offers with no relief on the supply side or softening on the demand side. There were no significant changes in stocks, availability of raw materials, freight charges or smelter production rates, supporting the strength in the market. With none of the monitored supply and demand indicators flashing weakness, exporters followed suit and increased prices, furthering the current uptrend.

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