Ammonium Chloride Price Trend Analysis 2026: Market Insights, Price Drivers, Latest News, Historical Prices & Supply Demand Analysis

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Asia

In the third quarter of 2025, ammonium chloride prices in Asia, especially in China, showed a mostly weak and fluctuating trend. Supply levels remained high throughout the quarter, as upstream ammonia production increased and output from related chemical processes stayed steady.

The material is often produced as a by-product in soda ash-related production, and since soda ash production held steady, this kept supply pressure on the ammonium chloride market. Demand from agriculture stayed quiet due to the off-season, while industrial buyers only made purchases based on immediate needs. Prices saw brief support in July from plant maintenance and reduced ammonia availability, but this was short-lived. By August and into September, high inventories and weak demand continued to limit any strong price recovery.

Europe

In Europe, ammonium chloride prices remained under pressure during Q3. With upstream ammonia markets already weak and soda ash-related production steady, supply conditions were comfortable. However, demand remained limited, particularly from agricultural and feed sectors, which did not show much seasonal activity.

Industrial buying also stayed cautious. Without major supply issues or strong demand drivers, prices moved mostly sideways or trended slightly down. The market remained quiet, with little sign of major changes throughout the quarter.

North America

In North America, ammonium chloride prices were fairly stable but lacked strength during the third quarter. Ammonia production was steady, and there were no major supply disruptions. Meanwhile, related industries that typically generate ammonium chloride as a by-product were operating normally, so supply remained sufficient.

On the demand side, activity from agriculture stayed low, and industrial use did not show significant growth. As a result, prices moved in a narrow range with little volatility. Buyers continued to purchase only what they needed, and inventory levels were manageable.

Analyst Insight

According to Procurement Resource, Ammonium Chloride prices are expected to stay range-bound in the coming quarter. Supply is likely to remain steady, and any price change will depend on how much downstream demand improves in the coming months.

About Ammonium Chloride

Ammonium chloride is a white crystalline salt that is inorganic and highly miscible in water. Its solutions are frequently mildly acidic. It is primarily used as a fertiliser as well as a flavouring agent in various types of liquorice. It is used in fertilisers as a nitrogen source. Ammonium chloride is typically formed by the condensation of coal-derived gases on burning coal dumps. It is also found near some types of volcanic vents.

Ammonium Chloride Product Detail

Chemical Formula

NH4Cl

Molecular Weight
53.49 g/mol
Industrial Uses

Personal care and cleansing products, Food products, Feed supplement , Electrolyte in dry cell batteries

Supplier Database

BASF SE, CNSG Anhui Hong Sifang Co. Ltd., Jiangsu Huachang Chemical Co. Ltd, Central Glass Co. Ltd., Dallas Group of America Inc

Regional Coverage

Asia Pacific

China, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, Iran, Thailand, South Korea, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nepal, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Israel, Hongkong, Singapore, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Australia, and New Zealand

Europe

Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy,Spain, Russia, Turkey, Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Ireland Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, Romania, Finland, Czech Republic, Portugal and Greece

North America

United States and Canada

Latin America

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, and Peru

Africa

South Africa, Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco

CurrencyUS$ (Data can also be provided in local currency)

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Ammonium Chloride Production Processes

  • Production of Ammonium Chloride via Solvay Process

Ammonium Chloride is produced as a byproduct of the Solvay Process for the production of sodium carbonate. It is created by combining carbon dioxide, ammonia, and brine solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ammonium chloride outlook for around 2025 points to relatively stable prices, with minor fluctuations possible depending on production schedules and seasonal demand changes. Downward pressure emerged in Q4 2025 as agricultural demand wound down across Asia, Europe and North America, while ample supply from steady domestic production and imports kept the market well supplied. Any upside would require tighter supply from maintenance outages or a seasonal demand rebound.
Ammonium chloride prices are driven primarily by ammonia and hydrochloric acid feedstock costs, since these are the two direct inputs, alongside the byproduct volumes generated by the Solvay process for sodium carbonate, which add to available supply independent of dedicated production economics. Natural gas prices matter indirectly, because ammonia is manufactured via the Haber-Bosch process using natural-gas-derived hydrogen. Seasonal agricultural demand is the dominant swing factor: fertilizer buying peaks during planting seasons and tapers afterward, so production that stays steady through the off-season typically builds inventory and pressures prices lower until the next planting cycle.
China and India are the principal producing countries, with steady domestic output supplying regional and global markets. Europe relies substantially on imports to meet local demand, while North America draws mainly from domestic sources. Key producers include BASF SE, CNSG Anhui Hong Sifang, Jiangsu Huachang Chemical, Central Glass, Dallas Group of America, Jiangsu Debang Chemical Industry Group, Dahua Group, Tinco, Haohua Junhua Group, and Solvay.
Ammonium chloride is produced from ammonia and hydrochloric acid. Ammonia is manufactured via the Haber-Bosch process using hydrogen derived from natural gas, making natural gas pricing and energy costs critical upstream factors. Hydrochloric acid is sourced as a byproduct of chlorination reactions or through direct synthesis from chlorine and hydrogen. Ammonium chloride is also obtained as a byproduct of the Solvay process for sodium carbonate. The finished product serves downstream sectors including fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, metal processing fluxes, dry cell batteries, food additives, and personal care products.
Ammonium chloride demand is driven by the fertilizer, pharmaceutical, food, personal care, and metal processing industries. Fertilizer demand peaks during planting seasons, while pharmaceutical and food manufacturers draw steady year-round volumes for expectorant and acidifier applications. Personal care and metal processors add consistent industrial pull. When agricultural demand softens while production remains steady, oversupply typically builds and exerts downward price pressure, particularly in regions where domestic output and imports both stay elevated through the off-season.
Procurement Resource assesses ammonium chloride prices through a structured, data-driven methodology combining primary engagement with producers, suppliers and traders, secondary market data, monitoring of feedstock and input costs, trade-flow and inventory tracking, and exchange or spot benchmarks. All inputs are validated and translated into a transparent price assessment and outlook. The detailed methodology is available on the Procurement Resource website.

Our Price Analysis Methodology

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Udeesha Tomar

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Leading procurement research solutions across chemicals, materials, and food & beverages, with expertise in price forecasting and market analytics.

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