| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Phosphorus | China | FOB | USD 4,909.02/MT | June 2026 |
| Yellow Phosphorus | India | CIF | USD 4,996.57/MT | June 2026 |
| Yellow Phosphorus | USA | CIF | USD 5,063.97/MT | June 2026 |
| Yellow Phosphorus | Brazil | CIF | USD 5,080.63/MT | June 2026 |
| Yellow Phosphorus | Canada | CIF | USD 5,063.97/MT | June 2026 |
| Yellow Phosphorus | China | FOB | USD 4,517.32/MT | May 2026 |
| Yellow Phosphorus | India | CIF | USD 4,584.66/MT | May 2026 |
| Yellow Phosphorus | USA | CIF | USD 4,636.51/MT | May 2026 |
| Yellow Phosphorus | Brazil | CIF | USD 4,649.32/MT | May 2026 |
| Yellow Phosphorus | Canada | CIF | USD 4,642.32/MT | May 2026 |
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Asia
In China, yellow phosphorus prices increased from ~USD 4,250.61/MT to ~USD 4,909.00/MT, respectively, in the first and last month of the second quarter of 2026, showing a ~15.5% increase. Higher phosphate rock costs, plant maintenance and elevated electricity expenses tightened production economics, while environmental controls restricted operating flexibility. China also maintained phosphate fertilizer export restrictions through August 2026 to support domestic supply stability, limiting regional availability and strengthening prices. Industrial demand for phosphorus derivatives and specialty chemicals provided additional support alongside fertilizer consumption. In India, prices rose from ~USD 4,300.50/MT in April to ~USD 4,996.60/MT in June, showing a ~16.2% increase. Firm fertilizer requirements and tighter global phosphate availability supported procurement, while domestic DAP stocks of 1.96 million tonnes in May reflected active fertilizer-market requirements.
Europe
European yellow phosphorus markets faced higher replacement costs as global phosphate raw material availability tightened and trade flows became more constrained. Restrictions affecting sulfur and phosphate-related inputs increased uncertainty across the broader fertilizer chain, while higher feedstock and energy costs raised production economics for phosphorus derivatives. Limited availability of key upstream materials, combined with logistics disruptions and export measures in major producing regions, increased pressure on European buyers. Fertilizer demand remained the principal consumption driver, while industrial phosphorus derivatives provided additional support.
North America
In the United States, yellow phosphorus prices increased from ~USD 4,337.61/MT in April to ~USD 5,064.00/MT in the last month, showing a ~16.7% increase. Tight sulfur availability affected phosphate fertilizer production economics, while operational adjustments among producers constrained supply flexibility. Higher raw material costs and restricted availability increased replacement costs for downstream consumers. Fertilizer production remained the primary demand outlet, while phosphorus-based chemicals and industrial applications provided additional consumption support.
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According to Procurement Resource, yellow phosphorus prices are likely to remain firm as phosphate rock availability, electricity costs, environmental controls and export restrictions continue influencing supply and downstream fertilizer demand.
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Asia
In Asia, yellow phosphorus prices increased during Q1’26, driven by structural supply constraints and improving demand conditions. In China, the prices were ~23.26 RMB/kg (Spot FD) in January and ~26.28 RMB/kg in March, reflecting an increase of ~14.21%. In January, prices rose due to improving downstream demand from phosphoric acid and new energy applications, while strict controls on new capacity and environmental regulations limited supply expansion. Supply remained concentrated in key regions, with restrictions on high energy-consuming production tightening availability. In March, prices rose further due to a rebound in downstream demand from glyphosate and phosphorus trichloride, combined with active demand and tighter spot availability. Producers pushed prices by holding back supply, while improved demand from both domestic and export markets strengthened market sentiment. China’s dominant role in global phosphorus production and tighter international supply further supported exports and pricing power. In India, the prices stood at ~387.11 INR/kg (CIF) in January and ~399.91 INR/kg in March, indicating a growth of ~1.10%. The slight increase was attributed to stable import dependence and demand from downstream sectors. However, increased procurement during the Rabi season also supported the prices for the commodity. Concurrently, the state of global supply chains with heightened tensions in the Middle East has also affected the overall trade dynamics internationally, causing inflation across sectors.
Europe
In Europe, the prices of yellow phosphorus were affected by the global challenges, including supply and demand from the downstream sector. As local production of yellow phosphorus is low and imports are the larger part of the supply, the prices were vulnerable to supply shortages. Stable demand from specialty chemicals and industries helped to keep the prices steady, but procurement patterns hindered more significant growth.
North America
In North America, the prices of yellow phosphorus remained steady, supported by the demand from agricultural chemicals and industry applications in the first quarter of 2026. Markets were driven by global supply shortages, coupled with cost pressure during the quarter. Although the overall price trend remained stable, the dependence on imports exposed the markets to price fluctuations.
Phosphorus is a chemical element and elemental phosphorus exists in two major forms- Yellow Phosphorous and red phosphorus. In general, phosphorus has a smell similar to that of garlic. Yellow Phosphorous is a soft, waxy solid, which is the most important form of elemental phosphorus. This allotrope is the least stable, the most reactive, and the most volatile one. It is not miscible in water but is miscible in carbon disulphide.
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Phosphoric acid of high purity, Semi-conductors, Food processing
White phosphorus, Phosphorus yellow, 12185-10-3 (CAS), tricyclo[1.1.0.0~2,4~]tetraphosphane, Phosphorus white, molten
Guizhou Qianneng Tianhe Phosphorus Industrial Co., Ltd., Sichuan Chuantou Electrometallurgy Co.,Ltd (CTEC), Kazphosphate LLC (Taraz), Filo Chemical B.V., Excel Industries Ltd, Prasol Chemicals Pvt. Ltd.
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Yellow Phosphorous production process is an electrothermal process, and thus, the amount of energy required during its production is very high. The most important source in the production of Yellow Phosphorous is phosphate rock, which is also known as fluoroapatite.
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