Price trend

According to the commodity market analysis system of SunSirs, bromine prices declined this month. At the beginning of the month, the average market price stood at 70,200 RMB/ton; by the end of the month, the average price had fallen to 39,000 RMB/ton—a decline of 44.44%, yet still an increase of 75.68% compared to the same period last year.

On April 29, the SunSirs Bromine Index registered 136.84 points, remaining unchanged from the previous day. This figure represents a 44.45% decrease from the cycle's peak of 246.32 points (recorded on April 7, 2026) and a 132.25% increase from the cycle's low of 58.92 points (recorded on October 29, 2014). (Note: The defined cycle spans from September 1, 2011, to the present.)

Market analysis

Market Overview for the Month: Bromine prices trended weakly, experiencing a continuous decline. In the Shandong market, bromine prices stabilized following an initial drop; manufacturers were referencing a price range of 35,000–42,000 RMB/ton, with quoted prices leveling off after a downward adjustment. Within the domestic bromine industry, operating rates had steadily rebounded, and market inventories were being gradually replenished; consequently, after falling to a low point, bromine prices have ceased their decline and temporarily stabilized. Regarding demand: Downstream enterprises have demonstrated only moderate enthusiasm for procurement, and transaction activity remains average, with most buyers continuing to focus primarily on meeting immediate, essential needs.

Regarding raw materials: Domestic sulfur prices experienced an initial decline followed by a rebound this month, trending upward overall. The average market price stood at 6,260 RMB/ton at the beginning of the month and reached 6,316.67 RMB/ton by month-end—a price increase of 0.91%, representing a year-on-year rise of 178.14%. Downstream sectors largely engaged in procurement on an as-needed basis.

Market outlook

Bromine prices have recently exhibited a weak trend. Conversely, upstream sulfur prices have been on the rise. While bromine supply has been gradually recovering, downstream buyers are largely adhering to a "buy-on-demand" strategy and remain resistant to price increases. Amidst close scrutiny of evolving geopolitical dynamics abroad, the interplay between supply and demand suggests that bromine prices are likely to undergo a period of consolidation in the near term; the specific trajectory will ultimately depend on the global geopolitical landscape and downstream market demand.

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