Dairy milk sales in the US are recovering after years of decline, driven in part by lower milk prices that drew cost-conscious consumers back from plant-based alternatives. Growing consumer focus on protein content and ingredient transparency is further supporting demand for dairy over plant-based options.
Sulfuric acid prices rose sharply through the first half of 2026 before retreating from their mid-year peak as supply conditions loosened. Weak downstream demand has contributed to the easing, though the commodity remains a critical revenue buffer for copper smelters facing squeezed processing margins. The price trajectory reflects the interplay between by-product supply dynamics and broader industrial demand.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium Sulfate | China | FOB | USD 71.32/MT | August 2026 |
| Sodium Sulfate | India | CIF | USD 162.11/MT | August 2026 |
| Sodium Sulfate | USA | CIF | USD 226.94/MT | August 2026 |
| Sodium Sulfate | Germany | CIF | USD 184.91/MT | August 2026 |
| Sodium Sulfate | Japan | CIF | USD 105.64/MT | August 2026 |
| Sodium Sulfate | China | FOB | USD 74.78/MT | July 2026 |
| Sodium Sulfate | India | CIF | USD 181.59/MT | July 2026 |
| Sodium Sulfate | USA | CIF | USD 262.27/MT | July 2026 |
| Sodium Sulfate | Germany | CIF | USD 208.41/MT | July 2026 |
| Sodium Sulfate | Japan | CIF | USD 107.78/MT | July 2026 |
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Asia
In China, Sodium Sulfate averaged ~USD 65/MT in June, while India recorded ~USD 153/MT. Q2 conditions were influenced more by domestic availability than by conventional feedstock costs, as Sodium Sulfate can be produced as an industrial by-product or recovered from mineral resources. In India, government-operated facilities continued producing different Sodium Sulfate grades for industrial applications, confirming domestic availability during the quarter. Across the region, detergent, paper-pulping and glass manufacturing remained the principal demand channels.
Europe
Germany recorded an average Sodium Sulfate price of ~USD 180/MT in June. European Q2 market conditions were supported by continued commodity availability and cross-border trade rather than a clearly documented supply disruption. Trade activity for disodium sulfate continued in the UK during Q2, indicating ongoing regional commodity flows. However, the available trade records did not disclose transaction values, preventing a reliable attribution of price changes to import or export costs. Downstream consumption remained linked mainly to detergents, pulp and paper, and glass manufacturing.
North America
In the USA, Sodium Sulfate averaged ~USD 190/MT in June. North American supply conditions received support from Mexico, where sodium-sulfate production reached 187,306 tonnes in Q1 2026, up from 172,477 tonnes a year earlier. The increase was associated with operational continuity and recovery in detergent-sector demand. Mexican producer Química del Rey also remained a significant regional supply source, supporting availability across the North American market. The combination of higher production and recovering detergent demand provided the main market signals during Q2.
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According to Procurement Resource, Sodium Sulfate prices are likely to remain sensitive to regional production availability and detergent, pulp-and-paper and glass demand, with no clear evidence of a broad supply shortage.
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Asia
In Asia, sodium sulfate prices moved upward during Q1’26, driven by increased sulfuric acid costs as feedstock availability tightened and transportation costs rose. Low inventories and maintenance shutdowns in key production sites limited supply, while the spring phosphate fertilizer season and strong offtake from detergents and glass sectors kept demand firm. Shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and geopolitical uncertainty further elevated cost pressures, tightening logistics for imported sulfur, and sustaining upward price momentum for sodium sulfate.
Europe
In Europe, sodium sulfate prices were relatively stable but influenced by higher sulfuric acid costs. Energy-related cost increases and limited raw material availability raised production expenses, while imports faced vulnerability from global freight and supply chain risks. Downstream demand from paper, detergents, and chemical intermediates remained steady, allowing producers to maintain firm pricing, although overall market movements were milder compared to Asia.
North America
In North America, sodium sulfate prices followed a cautious upward trend due to higher sulfuric acid costs and logistical challenges. Tight supply from refineries and petroleum-linked feedstocks supported production expenses. Downstream demand from detergents, pulp and paper, and industrial chemicals remained steady, with buyers adopting careful procurement strategies to navigate trade volatility.
Sodium Sulfate is the inorganic compound obtained either from deposits of the sodium Sulfate minerals mirabilite and thenardite or from chemical synthesis. It is highly soluble in water and all forms of Sodium Sulfate are white solids. Sodium Sulfate Anhydrous disassociates in water to form sodium ions and Sulfate ions. The sodium ion is the primary cation of the extracellular fluid that plays a huge role in the therapy of fluid or electrolyte disturbances.
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Adhesives and sealant chemicals, Agricultural chemicals (non-pesticidal), Bleaching agents, Catalyst, Corrosion inhibitors and anti-scaling agents, Curing accelerator, Detergent manufacturing, Dyes, Fillers, Fining agent in glass melting process (degassing), Finishing agents, Formulation agent,Functional fluids, Intermediates, Laboratory chemicals, Manufacturing aid, Oil and gas exploration, Oxidising/reducing agents, Pigments, Propellants and blowing agents, Solids separation agents, Surface active agents, Used in tanning process of leather, Substitute for raw material
Acros Organics, American Elements, Charkit Chemical Company LLC, Penta Manufacturing Company
7727-73-3 (decahydrate), Sulfate of sodium, Salt cake, Thenardite (mineral), Glauber's salt (decahydrate), Sal mirabilis (decahydrate), Mirabilite (decahydrate mineral), Disodium Sulfate
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In the Manheim process, Manheim furnace is utilised for the production of Sodium Sulfate. Chemicals like the sodium chloride and sulphuric acid are the main components of this production process. These products are mixed are rotated in the furnace, to which, more sodium chloride is added, which leads to the production of Sodium Sulfate cake.
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This report presents a detailed cost analysis of sodium chlorite production from sodium chlorate, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen peroxide.
This report presents a cost analysis of sodium hydroxide production from the mercury cell process using brine.
Mannheim furnace is used for this process. It is made of cast iron kiln. Sodium chloride and Sulfuric acid are the initial reactants for this procedure.
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