Bromine is the only non-metallic substance in liquid form at room temperature, with the chemical formula Br2. It has a deep reddish brown color and a pungent odor. Bromine has lively physicochemical properties and can form a wide variety of inorganic bromides as well as a large number of organic compounds containing bromine. Due to the unique physicochemical properties of different bromides, bromine has become a widely used basic chemical raw material and is one of the key raw materials for chemical production and even the entire industrial production.
Take a look at the price of bromine: According to the commodity analysis system, the overall trend of bromine prices is expected to rise in 2025, with an average market price of 21900 yuan/ton at the beginning of the year and 36100 yuan/ton at the end of the year, representing a price increase of 64.84%.
In 2025, there will be an increase of one month in August, a decrease of three months, and a stabilization of one month. The month with the largest increase was March, when prices rose by 33.03%, and the month with the largest decrease was April, when prices fell by 25.5%.
Let’s take a look at the annual comparison chart of bromine. The overall price of bromine has been weak this year, and its price is at a relatively low historical level in about 5 years.
Let’s take a look at the specific price trend of bromine: From January to February, the price of bromine remained stable. At this stage, bromine was stocked before the festival, and construction began gradually after the festival. However, downstream demand is still mainly based on on-demand procurement, and the supply-demand game may continue to consolidate the operation of bromine. The price of bromine rose in March due to tight bromine inventory, active demand from downstream flame retardant manufacturers, and delayed imports of bromine, resulting in a price increase. It is expected that the price will remain stable with some increase in the short term. The price of bromine fell in mid to late April, mainly due to the increase in market supply and high inventory of bromine enterprises caused by the warming weather. In addition, China’s dependence on bromine imports is relatively high, and it is now approaching normalcy. In the early stage, the price of bromine rose, but downstream resistance led to demand driven procurement, resulting in weak bromine prices. From May to the end of August, the price of bromine continued to rise. With the improvement of downstream demand due to the warming weather and the impact of Hedgehog environmental inspections, the pressure on bromine inventory in enterprises was not significant, and the quotation remained firm. At this stage, there was also a decrease in supply during the rainy season, but downstream demand was average, and prices remained firm due to the pull of supply and demand. In September, there was a slight downward trend. Originally, due to the impact of the Golden September and Silver October, prices were expected to rise. Although environmental inspections and rainy season precipitation had little pressure on bromine inventory in enterprises, and spot supply in the market was relatively tight, bromine prices rose and downstream resistance caused bromine prices to decline. The price of bromine has been rising from early October to the end of the year.
Although the price of bromine in 2025 is historically low, can it maintain a strong market in 2026 compared to the overall annual increase?
On the supply side: From the supply side, there has been relatively little change in the supply of bromine in China, and the overall supply trend is relatively stable. Due to the decreasing underground brine resources, the increase in bromine production capacity in China is slow. The data shows that by 2025, the domestic bromine production capacity will be approximately 85000-95000 tons, with a production of 63000 tons.
In terms of import and export: Currently, the self-sufficiency rate of China’s domestic bromine market is not high, and bromine heavily relies on imports. China’s bromine self-sufficiency rate has remained at a low level in recent years, but the dependence on bromine imports is high, and the supply of the bromine industry chain is constrained by countries such as Israel, the United States, and India. Customs data shows that the annual import volume of bromine in China will be close to 80000 tons in 2025.
In terms of fuel, the long-term sluggish downstream demand has led to slow inventory consumption by manufacturers. The main flame retardant, tetrabromobisphenol A, maintains low load operation with low prices. The price of tetrabromobisphenol A is close to the cost line, resulting in a significant compression of profits. At the same time, there is a lack of order support. Bromine procurement is mainly sporadic replenishment, while flame retardant manufacturers only focus on essential replenishment.
Prediction: Business Society analysis believes that the price of bromine has been firm in the near future, and the downstream flame retardant and intermediate industries of bromine have received moderate support. The current operating situation of the bromine industry is at a low point throughout the year, and manufacturers generally have insufficient inventory. Important news has come from overseas markets, and some bromine factories in Jordan have entered a temporary shutdown. The change in bromine supply in our country is relatively small, and we rely on imported bromine from abroad. Overall, it is expected that the short-term price of bromine will remain strong in the short term.
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