August China Ammonium Sulfate Market Prices Decline

August 27 update

I. Price Trends

According to the commodity market analysis system, the average price of ammonium sulfate in the Chinese market was 1086 CNY/ton on August 27, and the average price of ammonium sulfate in the Chinese market was 1140 CNY/ton on August 1. The price of ammonium sulfate in the market has fallen by 4.68% this month.

2. Market Analysis

This month, the ammonium sulfate market in China has declined. The supply of ammonium sulfate in the market was abundant this month, with fewer inquiries from downstream buyers and a decrease in purchasing enthusiasm, leading to a weak trading atmosphere. The export market performed poorly, putting pressure on companies to sell, resulting in a sluggish ammonium sulfate market. As of August 27, for metallurgical-grade ammonium sulfate, the mainstream ex-factory quotation in Shandong region was around 1,000 CNY per ton. For caprolactam-grade ammonium sulfate, the mainstream ex-factory quotation in Shandong region was around 1,025-1,080 CNY per ton.

According to the weekly K-bar chart from June 2, 2025, to August 18, 2025, the price of ammonium sulfate in China showed a mixed trend of increases and decreases. In August, the price of ammonium sulfate in China declined significantly, with the largest price decrease occurring in the week of August 11, at 1.11%.

III. Market Forecast

Ammonium sulfate analysts note that Chinese ammonium sulfate prices have recently remained stable while gradually declining. Currently, market inquiries have weakened, leading to sluggish trading activity. Meanwhile, external demand from China shows no signs of improvement, and downstream buyers are adopting a more cautious, wait-and-see approach. As a result, the Chinese ammonium sulfate market is expected to remain weak in the near term, with prices likely to consolidate rather than rebound significantly.