SunSirs: Bromine Prices Continued to Decline in May

Price Trends

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 41,300 RMB/ton; by the end of the month, the average price had fallen to 36,900 RMB/ton—a decline of 5.38%, yet still representing a year-on-year increase of 48.79%.

On May 28, the SunSirs Bromine Index registered 129.47 points, remaining unchanged from the previous day. This figure represents a 47.44% decline from the cycle's peak of 246.32 points (recorded on April 7, 2026) and a 119.74% 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 are trending weakly, continuing their downward trajectory. In the Shandong market, bromine prices have declined, with manufacturers' reference prices currently ranging between 36,000 and 38,000 RMB per ton. However, due to persistent rainfall in the production hubs of Shandong and North China, operating rates among local bromine enterprises have experienced slight fluctuations, providing some degree of support to prices. Regarding demand: Downstream enterprises are displaying only moderate enthusiasm for procurement, and transaction activity remains subdued; most buyers are limiting their purchases to immediate, essential needs and maintaining a predominantly cautious approach.

Regarding raw materials: Domestic sulfur prices rose this month, maintaining an overall upward trend. The average market price stood at 6,500 RMB/ton at the beginning of the month and reached 7,500 RMB/ton by month-end—a price increase of 15.38%, representing a year-on-year surge of 205.17%. Downstream sectors largely engaged in procurement on an as-needed basis.

Market Outlook

Bromine prices have recently trended lower. Conversely, upstream sulfur prices have been on the rise. Recent bromine supply has been somewhat disrupted by rainfall, leading downstream buyers to adopt a cautious procurement stance; consequently, the market lacks the momentum for a sustained rally. Based on the interplay between supply and demand, bromine prices are projected to undergo a period of weak consolidation in the near term, with the specific trajectory dependent on the global geopolitical landscape and downstream market demand.

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