Russia Sulfuric Acid Market Assessment 2025 by Pricing, Production, Consumption and Trade Analysis
Sulfuric Acid Price Trend in Russia
- Russia’s sulfuric acid prices moved gradually upward from USD 118/ton in 2021 to USD 132/ton in 2024, reflecting a steady +3-4% annual growth.
- The increase was driven by stable domestic consumption in the fertilizer and metal smelting sectors, coupled with constraints on logistics following sanctions.
Russia Sulfuric Acid Quarterly Price Movement (Q1 2024–Q2 2025)
- Q1–Q2 2024: Stable start, supported by consistent fertilizer demand during the sowing season.
- Q2–Q3 2024: Prices jumped +5.2%, triggered by export restrictions and disruptions in Black Sea logistics.
- Q3–Q4 2024: Slight correction (−0.9%) as inventories were replenished and downstream demand softened.
- Q4 2024–Q1 2025: Prices rebounded (+2.3%) on strong fertilizer application and tighter CIS supply inflows.
- Q1–Q2 2025: Decline of −3.1%, typical seasonal slowdown after the fertilizer application cycle ended.
Russia Yearly Price Trend, 2021–2024 (USD/Ton)
Weekly Price Analysis (August 2025 (USD/Kg))
- Early August: Prices stable due to balanced refinery output.
- Mid-August: Supply constraints from curtailed exports lifted prices slightly.
- Late August: Prices eased as CIS imports resumed, balancing supply-demand dynamics.
Russia Quarterly Price Trend, Q1 2024–Q2 2025 (USD/Ton) / Weekly Price Trend, August 2025 (USD/Kg)
Russia Sulfuric Acid Consumption Assessment
- Russia’s sulfuric acid consumption is primarily linked to fertilizer (phosphate, potash), non-ferrous metals smelting, and chemical intermediates.
- Demand dipped in 2020 due to refinery and smelter slowdowns under COVID-19 restrictions
- Post-2021 recovery was supported by stable agricultural inputs and continued copper/nickel smelting in Norilsk and the Ural regions.
- Geopolitical tensions and sanctions reshaped trade flows after 2022, keeping domestic consumption stable while limiting exports.
Russia Sulfuric Acid Production Assessment
- Makes ~6,000 KTPA, with much of its output centred on non-ferrous metallurgy (copper and nickel smelting) and phosphate fertilizers.
- Major producers include Norilsk Nickel and fertilizer integrated producers, which provide industrial as well as agricultural supplies.
- Local consumption has been consistent despite global sanctions and trade restrictions since 2022, supported by strong local fertilizer and metal sectors.
- Russia has redirected trade to CIS and Asian allies, maintaining production and minimising widespread disruptions.
Russia Sulfuric Acid Trade & Market Flow Indicator
Russia Sulfuric Acid Export, by Volume, 2020–2024 (Tons)
| Exporters | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Russian Federation |
4,06,607 |
3,83,172 |
3,50,162 |
6,34,733 |
5,42,306 |
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