United States Sulfuric Acid Market Assessment 2025 by Pricing, Production, Consumption and Trade Analysis
United States Sulfuric Acid Price Trend (Q1 2024–Q2 2025)
- Q1–Q2 2024: Stable with a +1.9% increase, as refinery output remained steady and fertiliser demand consistent
- Q2–Q3 2024: Prices jumped +4.9% due to temporary refinery outages limiting sulfur supply
- Q3–Q4 2024: A mild 1.1% correction followed by higher imports from Canada and Mexico
- Q4 2024–Q1 2025: Prices edged up +1.8%, supported by strong fertiliser demand
- Q1–Q2 2025: Declined −2.9% amid post-planting season slowdown
U.S. Yearly Price Trend, 2021–2024, USD/Ton
U.S. Weekly Price Analysis (August 2025):
- Early August: Prices stable with balanced refinery output
- Mid-August: Gulf Coast refinery maintenance pushed prices slightly upward
- End August: Imports offset supply gaps, softening prices again
U.S. Quarterly (Q1 2024–Q2 2025), USD/Ton & Weekly (W1–W4 August 2025), USD/Kg, Price Trend
United States Sulfuric Acid Consumption Assessment
- Demand of sulfuric acid in U.S. is divided between copper leaching in mining and fertiliser production
- Contraction in 2020 associated with plant closures and a decline in construction/mining
- Recovery after 2021 fuelled by industrial recovery and increased production of lead-acid batteries
United States Sulfuric Acid Production Assessment
- Planned annual output of ~21,000 KTPA, steady throughout 2020–2024
- Principal contributions are from oil refinery sulfur recovery units (SRUs) and metal smelters
- Domestic production is divided between copper leaching in the metals sector and fertiliser production
- Temporary refinery closures and maintenance schedules sometimes impact supply
- The U.S. has also witnessed increases in secondary sulfuric acid recovery and recycling technologies, supplementary to sustainability goals
United States Sulfuric Acid Trade & Market Flow Indicator
U.S. Sulfuric Acid Import, by Volume, 2020–2024 (Tons)
| Importers | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United States |
36,31,871 |
32,33,699 |
32,05,255 |
32,82,450 |
34,81,743 |
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