For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Sodium Thiosulphate Prices in North America
- In United States, the Sodium Thiosulphate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by elevated production costs.
- The Sodium Thiosulphate Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0%.
- The Sodium Thiosulphate Price Forecast remained elevated in March 2026, supported by 3.3% consumer inflation.
- The Sodium Thiosulphate Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 as the domestic Manufacturing Index expanded.
- Industrial production grew 0.7% in March 2026, weakening consumption in specific heavy-industry sectors like mining.
- Retail sales increased 4.0% in March 2026, sustaining baseline consumption in retail-linked textile supply chains.
- A 4.3% unemployment rate and 91.8 consumer confidence index in March 2026 provided stable demand.
- Sulfur feedstock costs surged in Q1 2026, driven by global supply chain disruptions and exports.
- Natural gas spot prices spiked sharply in January 2026 due to extreme winter weather events.
Why did the price of Sodium Thiosulphate change in March 2026 in North America?
- Producer prices rose 4.0% year-over-year in March 2026, directly elevating energy-intensive domestic chemical manufacturing expenses.
- Sulfur feedstock costs surged significantly in Q1 2026 amid global supply chain disruptions and exports.
- Pharmaceutical sector demand for high-purity injectable grades strengthened considerably throughout the entire Q1 2026 period.
Sodium Thiosulphate Prices in APAC
- In China, the Sodium Thiosulphate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging sulfur feedstock costs.
- The Sodium Thiosulphate Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as the Producer Price Index rose 0.5%.
- The Sodium Thiosulphate Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026, supported by a 5.7% industrial production increase.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, which directly increased industrial water treatment consumption of Sodium Thiosulphate.
- Consumer confidence fell to 91.6 in February 2026, which suppressed downstream consumer manufacturing demand for Sodium Thiosulphate.
- A 1.0% Consumer Price Index increase in March 2026 supported baseline consumption of Sodium Thiosulphate in textiles.
- Retail sales grew 1.7% and unemployment reached 5.4% in March 2026, reducing Sodium Thiosulphate usage in apparel.
- The Sodium Thiosulphate Price Forecast remained elevated in Q1 2026 as elemental sulfur inventories plummeted to lows.
Why did the price of Sodium Thiosulphate change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Elemental sulfur feedstock costs surged in March 2026 due to severe international trade logistical bottlenecks.
- Pharmaceutical sector demand for injectable-grade Sodium Thiosulphate surged significantly across the region in Q1 2026.
- Natural gas energy costs spiked in March 2026 following international shipment disruptions, elevating production expenses.
Sodium Thiosulphate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Thiosulphate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock and energy costs.
- Consumer inflation reached 2.7% in March 2026, reflecting broader energy cost spikes that elevated Sodium Thiosulphate production expenses.
- Despite producer prices declining 0.2% in March 2026, the Sodium Thiosulphate Production Cost Trend surged due to sulfur disruptions.
- Industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0% in February 2026, which weakened the broader Sodium Thiosulphate Demand Outlook across sectors.
- Retail sales grew 0.7% and unemployment held at 4.2% in February 2026, sustaining baseline consumer-end chemical applications.
- Consumer confidence dropped to -24.7 in March 2026, even as the Manufacturing Index expanded, sending mixed industrial signals.
- Regional supply tightened in Q1 2026 amid European petrochemical shutdowns and severe import logistics disruptions from Asia.
- The Sodium Thiosulphate Price Forecast indicated upward pressure in March 2026 as energy-intensive soda ash feedstock costs spiked significantly.
Why did the price of Sodium Thiosulphate change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Sulfur and soda ash feedstock costs surged in March 2026 due to global shipping disruptions.
- Regional supply tightened significantly in Q1 2026 amid a wave of European petrochemical plant shutdowns.
- Broader energy costs spiked in March 2026, directly increasing the operational expenses for chemical synthesis.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Sodium Thiosulphate Prices in North America
- In United States, the Sodium Thiosulphate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
- Sodium Thiosulphate production costs increased as natural gas spot prices strengthened in the final months of 2025.
- The Producer Price Index rose 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, indicating higher input costs for manufacturers.
- Industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, boosting Sodium Thiosulphate demand in industrial applications.
- Domestic chemical demand remained resilient throughout Q4 2025, supporting Sodium Thiosulphate consumption across various sectors.
- Retail sales increased 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, indirectly supporting Sodium Thiosulphate demand for consumer goods.
- Natural gas working inventories were drawn down significantly in December 2025, affecting feedstock availability for production.
- Tariff adjustments contributed to low sulfur import volumes in the US in November 2025, impacting raw material supply.
- The Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, contributing to higher overall operational costs.
Why did the price of Sodium Thiosulphate change in December 2025 in North America?
- Natural gas spot prices strengthened in late 2025, increasing Sodium Thiosulphate production costs.
- The Producer Price Index rose 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, reflecting higher input costs.
- Resilient domestic chemical demand in Q4 2025 supported the Sodium Thiosulphate market.
Sodium Thiosulphate Prices in APAC
- In China, the Sodium Thiosulphate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by deflationary producer prices and subdued domestic demand.
- Sodium Thiosulphate production costs rose as sulfur prices trended upward, peaking in November 2025.
- Industrial production increased 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supporting Sodium Thiosulphate demand.
- Weak consumer demand, with CPI at 0.8% year-on-year in December 2025, indirectly impacted end-use applications.
- The Producer Price Index declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating deflationary pressure.
- China's Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, signaling growth in the broader manufacturing sector.
- Global sulfur market inventories remained low in November 2025, contributing to persistent supply tightness.
- Energy tariffs continued to influence Sodium Thiosulphate production costs in China throughout 2025.
- Retail sales growth was low at 0.9% year-on-year in December 2025, reflecting weak consumer spending.
Why did the price of Sodium Thiosulphate change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Subdued domestic demand and decelerated chemical production growth in China during 2025.
- Sulfur prices exhibited an upward trend, peaking in November 2025, increasing production costs.
- Deflationary pressure from a 1.9% year-on-year decline in the Producer Price Index in December 2025.
Sodium Thiosulphate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Thiosulphate Price Index fell in Q4 2025, driven by declining producer prices and contracting manufacturing.
- Production costs faced upward pressure from increased electricity charges and strengthened sulfur demand in Q4 2025.
- Demand outlook was bearish due to weak German chemical industry orders and plummeting business climate in October 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, indicating reduced industrial output, impacting Sodium Thiosulphate consumption.
- Consumer confidence remained pessimistic at -17.5 in December 2025, dampening overall demand for end-use products.
- Industrial production grew 0.8% year-on-year in October 2025; retail sales rose 1.1% in November 2025, offering some demand support.
- The Producer Price Index declined 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, exerting downward pressure on selling prices.
- Stable inflation, with CPI at 1.8% year-on-year in December 2025, and a 6.2% unemployment rate supported a consistent economic backdrop.
Why did the price of Sodium Thiosulphate change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer Price Index declined 2.5% year-on-year in December 2025, pressuring selling prices.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity and lower demand.
- Weak domestic and export orders in the German chemical industry in October 2025 contributed to bearish sentiment.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Sodium Thiosulphate Prices in North America
- In the United States, Sodium Thiosulphate Price Index fell in Q3 2025, pressured by global oversupply.
- Sodium Thiosulphate production costs increased during Q3 2025, driven by rising input and raw material expenses.
- Overall chemical demand remained weak in Q3 2025, despite growing water treatment sector demand.
- Consumer Price Index rose 3.0 percent year-over-year in September 2025, impacting production costs.
- Producer Price Index increased 2.6 percent year-over-year in August 2025, elevating manufacturing input costs.
- US natural gas prices experienced an uptick in Q3 2025, contributing to higher feedstock costs.
- Industrial production showed a slight 0.1 percent year-over-year increase in September 2025, indicating near stagnation.
- Retail sales increased 5.42 percent year-over-year in September 2025, supporting demand in consumer-facing sectors.
- Unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in September 2025, supporting economic activity but raising labor costs.
Why did the price of Sodium Thiosulphate change in September 2025 in North America?
- Global oversupply from China exerted significant pressure on chemical prices in Q3 2025.
- Input and raw material costs for chemical manufacturers increased during Q3 2025.
- Weak overall chemical demand in Q3 2025 contributed to downward pressure on prices.
Sodium Thiosulphate Prices in APAC
- In China, the Sodium Thiosulphate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by a -2.3% PPI decline in September 2025.
- Sodium Thiosulphate demand was supported by a 6.5% industrial production increase in September 2025.
- Production costs faced upward pressure from elevated sulfur prices throughout Q3 2025.
- Coal prices surged in Q3 2025, increasing energy costs for Sodium Thiosulphate manufacturing.
- Consumer confidence was 89.6 in September 2025, reflecting pessimistic sentiment, impacting Sodium Thiosulphate demand.
- Retail sales grew 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, offering indirect support to Sodium Thiosulphate demand.
- The unemployment rate remained stable at 5.2% in September 2025, supporting overall economic activity.
- CPI declined by -0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, signaling weak consumer demand.
- Soda ash prices eased considerably in Q3 2025 due to oversupply, reducing an input cost.
Why did the price of Sodium Thiosulphate change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Falling PPI (-2.3% in September 2025) indicated weak industrial demand and pricing power.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 suggested reduced industrial activity, lowering demand.
- Elevated sulfur prices and surging coal costs in Q3 2025 pressured production expenses.
Sodium Thiosulphate Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Sodium Thiosulphate Price Index fell in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand and contracting manufacturing activity.
- Production costs for Sodium Thiosulphate rose in Q3 2025 due to elevated natural gas tariffs and increasing electricity prices.
- Overall chemical demand in the EU27 remained weak throughout Q3 2025, impacting the Sodium Thiosulphate demand outlook.
- Germany's industrial production contracted by 1.0% year-on-year in September 2025, reducing demand for industrial chemicals.
- The Manufacturing Index in Germany was contracting in September 2025, signaling a slowdown in the broader manufacturing sector.
- Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 1.7% year-on-year in September 2025, suggesting competitive pressures on selling prices.
- Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 2.4% year-on-year in September 2025, contributing to higher operational costs.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.9% in September 2025 indicated a stable labor market, indirectly supporting economic activity.
Why did the price of Sodium Thiosulphate change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Industrial production contracted by 1.0% year-on-year in September 2025, dampening demand.
- Producer Price Index fell 1.7% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating downward price pressure.
- Elevated natural gas tariffs and rising electricity prices increased production costs in Q3 2025.
