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

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Written ByUdeesha Tomar

Bronopol Price Trend Q1 2025

Asia

In China, the Bronopol price curve displayed an overall rising trend during the first quarter of 2025. The Bronopol price trend during the period closely mirrored the price trajectory of domestic bromine prices at the start of the quarter.

The Bronopol price in the start of the quarter were stable with minimal fluctuations, resembling the upstream market conditions. However, as the quarter progressed, congested supply conditions within the upstream market, fueled by curtailed production and firm downstream demand placed some upward pressure on costs of inputs. Consequently, Bronopol manufacturers experienced increasing production costs, which quickly passed on to the market prices. Bronopol price kept rising steadily, with no apparent respite through most of the quarter.

Europe

Bronopol prices in Europe followed a similar volatile trend, influenced by highly unpredictable upstream market conditions during the first quarter of 2025. The quarter commenced with slight upward trend in the Bronopol prices as a result of logistics disruption in imports and regional supply shortages. As the downstream sector gradually reopened after the holiday, the demand picked up in the first half if the quarter.

However, the upward trend did not last long. With economic uncertainty quashing industrial activity, demand faltered, causing prices to soften. Throughout the quarter, the market lacked clear direction, with intermittent shifts in pricing caused by the push and pull between inconsistent feedstock availability and cautious end-use demand.

North America

In North America, Bronopol prices exhibited a fluctuating trend throughout the first quarter of 2025. At the beginning of the quarter, a decline in bromine prices driven by steady imports and subdued seasonal demand contributed to a reduction in Bronopol production costs, leading to a slight decrease in prices.

However, intermittent global supply constraints and geopolitical uncertainties exerted upward pressure on the market, causing temporary price increases. Despite these brief escalations, the overall market sentiment remained weak, and Bronopol prices largely followed a muted trajectory over the course of the quarter.

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According to Procurement Resource, going forward too, Bronopol prices will continue to respond to regional supply patterns, and bromine prices are expected to continue to support the upstream cost dynamics.

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Asia

In Asia, Bronopol prices demonstrated a downward trend throughout the second half of 2024. The market was primarily influenced by the declining prices of key raw material bromine, particularly in China where oversupply conditions persisted.

Weak demand from the personal care and cosmetics industries, combined with moderate to high inventory levels, kept prices under pressure. The region's manufacturers maintained stable production rates despite the challenging market conditions, which further contributed to the bearish sentiment. Chinese exports remained competitive, affecting pricing dynamics across the Asian market.

Europe

The European Bronopol market experienced a mixed pricing trend in H2'24. While the first part of the third quarter saw relatively stable prices, the market began to soften towards the end of the year. Demand from the water treatment sector remained steady, but the cosmetics and personal care industries showed reduced consumption patterns. The market was also influenced by cheaper imports from Asia, forcing domestic producers to adjust their prices to remain competitive. Manufacturing costs remained a concern for European producers, though this was partially offset by declining raw material prices.

North America

North American Bronopol prices followed a consistently declining trajectory during H2'24. The market was characterized by adequate supply levels and subdued demand from key end-use industries. The personal care and cosmetics sectors maintained cautious buying patterns, while the industrial preservation segment showed moderate demand. Import competition, particularly from Asian suppliers, put additional pressure on domestic prices. Despite some supply chain disruptions, the overall market remained well-supplied, contributing to the downward price trend.

About Bronopol

An organic substance called bronopol is employed as an antimicrobial. Despite commercial samples appearing yellow, it is a white solid. Bronopol gained popularity as a preservative in a variety of consumer goods, including shampoos and cosmetics, due to its low mammalian toxicity at in-use levels and high activity against bacteria, especially Gram-negative species. Other industrial settings, including paper mills, oil exploration and production facilities, as well as cooling water disinfection plants, subsequently adopted it as an antimicrobial.

Bronopol Product Detail

Hs Code

29051990

Chemical Formula

C₃H₆BrNO₄

Cas Number

52-51-7

Molecular Weight

199.989 g/mol

Industrial Uses

Pulp and Paper Industry, Air conditioning/humidifying systems, Paint Industry, Adhesives Industry, Microbiocide/microbiostat in oil field systems

Synonyms

2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, Bronosol

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BASF, Fujian Shaowu, Gayathri Chemicals and Agencies, The Dow Chemical Company, Symbolic Pharma, Shanghai Rich Chemicals, Sharon laboratories

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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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Bronopol Production Processes

Production of Bronopol from Sodium Hydroxide

The reaction of caustic soda, calcium chloride, nitromethane and liquid bromine takes place at cold temperatures in order to yield bronopol.

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