| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chlorate | China | FOB | USD 736.02/MT | July 2026 |
| Sodium Chlorate | USA | CIF | USD 923.51/MT | July 2026 |
| Sodium Chlorate | Germany | CIF | USD 869.65/MT | July 2026 |
| Sodium Chlorate | India | CIF | USD 842.82/MT | July 2026 |
| Sodium Chlorate | Japan | CIF | USD 769.02/MT | July 2026 |
| Sodium Chlorate | China | FOB | USD 732.72/MT | June 2026 |
| Sodium Chlorate | USA | CIF | USD 888.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Sodium Chlorate | Germany | CIF | USD 854.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Sodium Chlorate | India | CIF | USD 820.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Sodium Chlorate | Japan | CIF | USD 766.00/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
In China, Sodium Chlorate prices declined from ~USD 891.00/MT in April to ~USD 733.00/MT in June, showing a ~17.7% decrease. The market softened through April and May as pulp and paper producers faced weak selling conditions and remained cautious about bleaching-chemical procurement. Higher electricity and chemical-input costs provided some production-cost support, but adequate power availability prevented a major supply disruption. Conditions stabilized somewhat in June as suppliers resisted further reductions. In India, prices moved lower through Q2, falling from ~USD 942.00/MT to ~USD 820.00/MT. Regional weakness reflected softer industrial purchasing and pressure from subdued paper-sector economics.
Europe
Germany recorded a clear quarterly decline, as Sodium Chlorate's monthly average prices dropped from ~USD 1,018/MT to around USD 854/MT, showing an approx. 16.1% decrease. European conditions remained under pressure as weak paper and pulp demand limited chlorine-dioxide requirements. Electricity-intensive production economics provided a cost floor, but buyers maintained disciplined procurement, preventing producers from sustaining higher offers. As severe regional supply shortages were not present, demand weakness remained the dominant influence.
North America
The United States also saw a softer trend, with prices easing from ~USD 979.00/MT to ~USD 888.00/MT over the said period. Higher industrial electricity costs supported production economics, while packaging-paper shipments increased around 12.0% year on year in May, providing some bleaching-chemical demand. However, printing and writing paper shipments declined, offsetting stronger packaging activity and keeping overall sodium chlorate demand mixed.
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According to Procurement Resource, sodium chlorate conditions are expected to remain stable to slightly soft as uneven pulp and paper demand offsets persistent electricity and operating-cost support.
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Asia
The Asian sodium chlorate market witnessed a mixed trend during Q1’26. Prices initially weakened amid sufficient product availability and cautious procurement from the paper and packaging sectors following the Lunar New Year slowdown. However, the market recovered later in the quarter as escalating Iran conflict concerns increased crude oil, LNG, and bunker fuel prices, raising electricity tariffs and freight costs across Asia. China’s coal-dependent power sector further elevated electrolysis production costs for sodium chlorate manufacturers. Stable demand from tissue paper, bleached pulp, and packaging board industries supported chlorine dioxide consumption and limited further market declines.
Europe
The European sodium chlorate market experienced fluctuating price movements during Q1’26 due to volatile energy markets and uneven downstream demand. Prices increased during periods of rising natural gas and electricity costs after disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz intensified concerns regarding LNG supply security and marine trade flows. However, weak industrial activity and moderate packaging paper demand restricted sustained bullish momentum.
North America
The North American sodium chlorate market followed an oscillating trend during Q1’26. Prices remained supported by rising global energy and logistics costs, although relatively stable domestic energy availability prevented sharper increases. Market sentiment strengthened periodically as rerouting of global energy cargoes increased freight expenses and tightened supply chain conditions. However, cautious purchasing activity from industrial paper sectors caused intermittent price corrections during the quarter.
Sodium chlorate has the appearance of a white crystalline powder that is easily miscible in water. It is naturally hygroscopic. Sodium chlorate is available in the form of dust, spray, and granules. It decomposes at temperatures above 300°C, releasing oxygen and leaving sodium chloride behind. It is widely produced, particularly for use in bleaching pulp to produce high-brightness paper.
NaClO3
Pulp and Bleaching Industry, Chlorates of Other Metals, Leather Tanning, Dyes
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A typical electrolysis procedure is used to produce sodium chlorate from sodium chloride. To remove contaminants, salt is first dissolved and then purified. The refined salt is dissolved in chlorate electrolyte and circulated through the electrolyte system. Prior to electrolysis, HCL is added to the electrolyte. When water is reduced on the cathodes and chloride ions are oxidised on the anodes, hydrogen gas is produced. To eliminate chlorine, the gas from the electrolytic cells and reactor tanks is washed with alkaline. The vacuum crystallizer discharges a sodium chlorate crystal slurry.
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