For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Sulfamic Acid Prices in North America
- In United States, the Sulfamic Acid Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- The Sulfamic Acid Production Cost Trend increased in March 2026 as producer prices rose 4.0 percent year-over-year.
- Consumer prices increased 3.3 percent year-over-year in March 2026, elevating energy-intensive urea and sulfuric acid feedstock expenses.
- The Sulfamic Acid Demand Outlook strengthened in March 2026 as the domestic Manufacturing Index expanded, driving industrial consumption.
- Retail sales grew 4.0 percent year-over-year in March 2026, sustaining steady consumer purchasing of formulated household cleaning agents.
- Industrial production grew 0.7 percent year-over-year in March 2026, maintaining baseline consumption for industrial descaling and water treatment.
- The Sulfamic Acid Price Forecast shifted upward in March 2026 after sulfuric acid feedstock costs escalated significantly.
- United States Gulf inventories of urea tightened in January 2026, further pressuring the domestic Sulfamic Acid Price Index.
Why did the price of Sulfamic Acid change in March 2026 in North America?
- Urea feedstock costs surged across the United States market during January 2026 regional cold weather.
- Sulfuric acid supply channels tightened amid logistical constraints and robust agricultural procurement in March 2026.
- Producer prices increased 4.0 percent year-over-year in March 2026, directly elevating intermediate chemical manufacturing costs.
Sulfamic Acid Prices in APAC
- In China, the Sulfamic Acid Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging feedstock costs.
- Production costs for Sulfamic Acid increased as the Producer Price Index rose 0.5% in March 2026.
- Sulfamic Acid demand strengthened as Industrial Production grew 5.7% during March 2026, boosting industrial descaling needs.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, increasing factory activity and driving Sulfamic Acid consumption.
- Consumer inflation rose 1.0% while retail sales grew 1.7% in March 2026, softening consumer-facing Sulfamic Acid applications.
- An unemployment rate of 5.4% in March 2026 and consumer confidence at 91.6 in February 2026 constrained demand.
- Demand for Sulfamic Acid from the paper and pulp sector strengthened significantly throughout Q1 2026.
- Sulfuric acid feedstock costs surged in March 2026 following supply disruptions, elevating Sulfamic Acid production expenses.
Why did the price of Sulfamic Acid change in March 2026 in APAC?
- Sulfuric acid feedstock costs surged in March 2026 due to severe Middle East supply disruptions.
- Upstream sulfur stockpiles depleted rapidly in March 2026, tightening the domestic Sulfamic Acid supply availability.
- Industrial Production grew 5.7% in March 2026, driving robust Sulfamic Acid demand for industrial maintenance.
Sulfamic Acid Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Sulfamic Acid Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q1 2026, driven by surging energy costs.
- The Sulfamic Acid Production Cost Trend increased as inflation reached 2.7% in March 2026, elevating utility expenses.
- Producer prices declined by 0.2% in March 2026, though the Sulfamic Acid Price Forecast reflected upward pressure.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in March 2026, strengthening the Sulfamic Acid Demand Outlook for industrial descaling applications.
- Industrial production remained stagnant at 0.0% in February 2026, limiting broader industrial sulfamic acid consumption growth.
- Retail sales grew 0.7% and unemployment stayed at 4.2% in February 2026, sustaining household cleaning product demand.
- Consumer confidence fell to -24.7 in March 2026, negatively impacting consumer-end sulfamic acid demand for premium products.
- Global urea feedstock supply experienced a shortfall during Q1 2026 due to ongoing Middle East geopolitical conflicts.
- European natural gas prices spiked to multi-year highs in March 2026 following the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Why did the price of Sulfamic Acid change in March 2026 in Europe?
- Natural gas prices surged in March 2026 due to the Strait of Hormuz geopolitical closure.
- Global urea feedstock supply faced severe shortages during Q1 2026 amid Middle East geopolitical conflicts.
- Inflation rose to 2.7% in March 2026, increasing operational costs for synthesizing sulfamic acid precursors.
For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Sulfamic Acid Prices in North America
- In United States, the Sulfamic Acid Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by rising production costs.
- Natural gas prices, a key feedstock for urea, experienced a lift in December 2025, increasing sulfamic acid input costs.
- Overall inflation, with CPI rising 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025, elevated general operational expenses for manufacturers.
- Producer Price Index increased 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, indicating higher input costs for sulfamic acid producers.
- Industrial production grew 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, supporting demand for industrial chemical applications.
- Retail sales increased 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, boosting demand for consumer-facing sulfamic acid products.
- US chemical product exports and imports both decreased in October 2025, reflecting reduced international trade activity.
- The Sulfamic Acid price trend experienced upward pressure in Q4 2025 due to sustained cost increases and robust demand.
Why did the price of Sulfamic Acid change in December 2025 in North America?
- Natural gas prices, a key feedstock for urea, saw a lift in December 2025, increasing sulfamic acid production costs.
- A 2.7% year-over-year CPI increase in December 2025 raised general manufacturing and transportation expenses.
- Industrial production rose 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, contributing to sustained demand for sulfamic acid.
Sulfamic Acid Prices in APAC
- In China, the Sulfamic Acid Price Index fell in Q4 2025, influenced by a negative Producer Price Index of -1.9% in December.
- Sulfamic Acid production costs rose in Q4 2025 due to increased urea ex-factory prices in November 2025.
- Sulphur prices remained elevated in November 2025, increasing Sulfamic Acid production expenses during Q4 2025.
- As of Q4 2025 ending the price of the Sulfamic Acid in the Asian market reached to 600 USD/MT.
- The Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, indicating growth in sectors utilizing Sulfamic Acid.
- Low CPI (0.8%), retail sales (0.9%), and 5.1% unemployment in December 2025 subdued consumer demand for Sulfamic Acid.
- Global overcapacity in chemical building blocks intensified in 2025, impacting Sulfamic Acid pricing power.
- Thermal coal prices surged in November 2025, increasing energy costs for Sulfamic Acid production in Q4 2025.
Why did the price of Sulfamic Acid change in December 2025 in APAC?
- A negative Producer Price Index of -1.9% in December 2025 indicated deflationary pressures.
- Global overcapacity in chemical building blocks intensified in 2025, impacting Sulfamic Acid pricing.
- Urea ex-factory prices and thermal coal costs surged, increasing Q4 2025 production expenses.
Sulfamic Acid Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Sulfamic Acid Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by declining producer prices in December 2025.
- Sulfamic Acid production costs rose in October 2025 due to high energy and raw material expenses, including bullish natural gas prices.
- Demand for Sulfamic Acid faced headwinds as German chemical industry sentiment deteriorated sharply in October 2025.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity and lower demand for chemicals.
- German industrial production showed sluggish 0.8% growth year-over-year in October 2025, limiting expansion in consuming sectors.
- Sulfamic Acid demand outlook was dampened by a significantly negative consumer confidence index in December 2025.
- Capacity utilization in Germany's chemical industry remained significantly below average in October 2025, impacting supply.
- Increased competitive pressure from abroad forced German chemical companies to lower prices in October 2025.
Why did the price of Sulfamic Acid change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices declined by 2.5% year-over-year in December 2025, exerting downward pressure on Sulfamic Acid prices.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in December 2025, indicating reduced industrial demand for Sulfamic Acid.
- High energy and raw material costs burdened production in October 2025, but competitive pressures led to price reductions.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the Sulfamic Acid Price Index rose in Q3 2025, driven by increased production costs despite weak demand.
- Production costs increased in Q3 2025, influenced by a 3.0% CPI rise in September 2025 and higher raw material expenses.
- Demand for Sulfamic Acid was weak in Q3 2025, as new orders contracted and industrial production grew 0.1% year-over-year.
- The Sulfamic Acid Price Forecast suggests stability, with strengthening natural gas prices offset by declining consumer confidence.
- Energy and transportation costs for chemical manufacturers rose in Q3 2025, pressuring Sulfamic Acid production expenses.
- Inventories for chemical manufacturers shrank in Q3 2025 due to accelerating destocking, impacting Sulfamic Acid supply dynamics.
- US chemical production levels turned negative in Q3 2025, reflecting subdued manufacturing activity and affecting supply.
- Retail sales increased 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, offering indirect support for consumer-facing Sulfamic Acid applications.
Why did the price of Sulfamic Acid change in September 2025 in North America?
- Production costs rose due to a 2.6% PPI increase in August 2025 and strengthened sulfuric acid feedstock.
- Weak demand in major customer markets and contracting new chemical orders tempered price increases.
- Stagnant industrial production (0.1% YoY in September 2025) and declining consumer confidence impacted demand.
APAC
- In China, the Sulfamic Acid Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, amidst contracting manufacturing and declining producer prices.
- Sulfamic Acid production costs eased as urea feedstock prices declined in September 2025 due to oversupply.
- Elevated sulfur prices in September 2025 exerted upward pressure on sulfuric acid costs, a key raw material.
- Industrial production expanded by 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, bolstering Sulfamic Acid demand.
- Weak consumer demand was indicated by a 0.3% fall in CPI and cautious confidence in September 2025.
- Producer Price Index declined by 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting weak industrial demand.
- Demand for cleaning products is projected to expand in China during Q3 2025, supporting consumption.
- The Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, suggesting reduced overall industrial activity.
Why did the price of Sulfamic Acid change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Urea feedstock costs declined due to oversupply, easing Sulfamic Acid production expenses.
- Weak industrial demand, with PPI down 2.3%, impacted Sulfamic Acid pricing power.
- Limited sulfuric acid supply in Northeast Asia caused mild upward pressure on feedstock costs.
Europe
- In Germany, the Sulfamic Acid Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weakened overall chemical demand.
- Sulfamic Acid production costs faced upward pressure from elevated urea feedstock and strengthened sulfuric acid in Q3 2025.
- Lower producer prices of industrial products, down 1.7% in September 2025, partially offset production cost increases for Sulfamic Acid.
- Germany's Manufacturing Index contracting and industrial production declining 1.0% in Q3 2025 reduced Sulfamic Acid demand.
- Elevated natural gas prices in Europe throughout Q3 2025 significantly impacted energy-intensive Sulfamic Acid production.
- Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September 2025, indicating rising input costs and potential erosion of purchasing power.
- Retail sales rose 0.2% in September 2025, offering slight support for Sulfamic Acid demand in consumer-facing applications.
- Subdued export demand for German chemicals throughout Q3 2025, exacerbated by US tariffs, affected Sulfamic Acid trade.
Why did the price of Sulfamic Acid change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Weakened overall chemical industry demand and contracting Manufacturing Index in Germany reduced consumption.
- Elevated urea feedstock costs and strengthened sulfuric acid supply tightened production margins.
- Lower producer prices, down 1.7% in September 2025, partially mitigated energy-related production cost pressures.
