Sulfuric acid Price Chart & Market Analysis 2026

Sulfuric acid Price Information Spec: China national standards;105%;97%

Newest Price 260.16

Price Date 20260930

Day's Change +35.19

Day's Range 260.16 - 295.35

Month's Change +262.89

Month's Range 0 - 262.89

Year's Change +139.77

Year's Range 244.89 - 105.13

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Why does concentrated sulfuric acid behave so differently from dilute acid, and what does concentration really mean?

This also explains practical handling rules. Concentrated acid passivates steel, making carbon steel tanks safe for transport, while dilute acid corrodes them. Industrial production yields 98% acid precisely because that concentration is optimal for absorbing SO3 without forming acid mist, so the logistics chain is built around the concentrated form.

How will China's potential export restrictions on sulfuric acid affect global markets?

The export curb is not just about supply—it reflects cost pass-through pressure on Chinese producers squeezed between record sulfur costs and domestic price ceilings. If sulfur stays expensive, expect capacity cuts at marginal plants, which would tighten the global acid balance even before any export ban takes effect.

Why is 98.3% sulfuric acid used to absorb sulfur trioxide in the contact process, and where does that acid come from?

This closed-loop design means the 'seed' acid is never consumed—only diluted and reconcentrated. It also explains why sulfuric acid plants are typically co-located with sulfur or smelter sources: the logistics of shipping 98% acid are costly and hazardous, so on-site production with recycled acid is the economic norm.

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Overview

Sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄, CAS 7664-93-9) is a colourless, dense, oily liquid that is highly corrosive and strongly acidic. It is a fundamental industrial chemical, produced mainly as concentrated acid (98%+) via the contact process and used across numerous sectors.

Industrial: core raw material for phosphate fertilizers, hydrometallurgical leaching, and metal processing.
Chemical manufacturing: feedstock for producing phosphoric acid, hydrofluoric acid, titanium dioxide, and other chemicals.
Energy & refining: used in petroleum refining and as electrolyte in lead-acid batteries.
Environmental: applied in waste gas treatment and wastewater neutralization.

China's production landscape is dominated by concentrated sulfuric acid, with the contact process (burning sulfur or pyrite to SO₂, then catalytic oxidation to SO₃) being the standard route. The industry relies heavily on imported sulfur, over half of which comes from the Middle East, making domestic supply sensitive to sulfur price swings and geopolitical disruptions. Capacity is large, with output from sulfur-burning, smelter by-product, and pyrite-based routes.

Key domestic producers:
Xingfa Group – integrated producer with captive phosphate rock and large sulfuric acid capacity.
Huaertai – offers 98%, 105%, and 65% acid grades plus sulfur trioxide.
Hengguang Co. – sulfuric acid from non-ferrous smelting by-product recovery.
Chuan Jinnuo – sulfuric acid capacity supporting phosphate chemical operations.

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