Price trend

According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, bromine prices declined last week. At the beginning of the week, the average market price stood at 55,200 RMB/ton; by April 23, the average market price had fallen to 41,400 RMB/ton—a decrease of 25%—while still representing a 25.45% increase compared to the same period last year.

On April 22, the SunSirs Bromine Index registered 179.30 points, down 6.66 points from the previous day. This figure represents a 27.21% decline from the cycle's peak of 246.32 points (recorded on April 7, 2026) and a 204.31% increase from the cycle's low of 58.92 points (recorded on October 29, 2014). (Note: The cycle period covers September 1, 2011, to the present.)

Market Analysis

Last week, bromine price quotations in the Shandong region were somewhat erratic, though the market trended generally weak overall. Prices in the Shandong bromine market declined, with manufacturers citing reference prices ranging from 35,000 to 42,000 RMB/ton; quoted prices slipped further, reflecting a prevailing bearish sentiment. On the supply side, operating rates within the industry rose steadily, and spot inventories were replenished at a gradual pace. Regarding demand, downstream sectors exhibited moderate demand, continuing to engage primarily in need-based purchasing. Downstream enterprises showed only moderate enthusiasm for procurement, with most opting to wait for prices to stabilize before making purchases.

Regarding raw materials: Domestic sulfur prices generally trended sideways last week. At the beginning of the week, the average market price stood at 5,950 RMB/ton; by April 22, the average price had risen to 6,000 RMB/ton—an increase of 0.84%, and a year-on-year surge of 179.81%. Downstream demand remains fair.

Market outlook

Bromine prices have recently exhibited a weak trend. Upstream sulfur prices have been consolidating, while bromine supply has been gradually recovering. Downstream buyers are largely purchasing on an "as-needed" basis, maintaining a predominantly wait-and-see attitude toward bromine. Based on the interplay between supply and demand, it is broadly anticipated that bromine prices will remain on a downward trajectory in the near term; however, the specific direction will ultimately depend on downstream market demand.

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