Bromine prices in the USA moved lower by *.*** in late February after an intra-month oscillation that began with early-month strength and shifted to downward pressure by month-end. Early February saw firm buying interest, but mid-month substitution discussions and a sharp mid-month correction interrupted the bullish momentum. By late February, bromine prices registered a clear week-on-week retreat as sellers weighed substitution headwinds from non-brominated flame-retardant chemistries against steady energy-sector demand and regulatory support.
Demand for bromine varied by end-use. Electronics, automotive, and building markets, all tied to flame-retardant materials, remained soft as downstream manufacturers reassessed bromine usage and accelerated trials of phosphorus- and nitrogen-based alternatives. In contrast, energy-sector pull continued to provide support, keeping some volumes in the market. The bromine bulk DEL Houston prices closed in February at USD *,***/MT, up from USD *,***/MT previously, reflecting the tug of these competing...
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