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China and India are the leading exporters of ferrous sulfate monohydrate, accounting for the majority of global supply, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea represent the largest importers. Ferrous sulfate monohydrate prices have remained relatively stable amid steady cross-border flows. Export volumes from China have increased modestly over the past two years, while imports by the European Union have shown consistent demand with minor year-on-year fluctuations.
Market Dynamics Intelligence for Monohydrated Ferrous Sulfate (FeSO?·H?O)
I. Price Dynamics
- Latest Quotations:
- Henan Livite Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.: RMB 1,200/ton (tax-inclusive), as of July 28, 2026.
- Significant regional price divergence exists: some suppliers in Shanghai quote as high as RMB 1,570/ton, whereas certain low-cost suppliers in Shandong and Henan offer prices as low as RMB 600–800/ton.
- Historical Price Comparison:
- In November 2024, Henan Sentie Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 1,480/ton; Hubei Qiba Jiu Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 1,350/ton.
- The average ex-factory price of industrial-grade monohydrated ferrous sulfate (assay ≥98.5%) in China remained at RMB 920–980/ton in 2024; the average price in 2025 is projected to rise modestly to approximately RMB 1,010/ton.
II. Supply-Demand Balance
- Supply Side:
- China’s total output of industrial-grade monohydrated ferrous sulfate reached ~863,000 tons in 2024, representing a 5.7% year-on-year increase—driven primarily by rising demand from water treatment applications and process optimization.
- East China (Shandong, Jiangsu) is the largest production hub, accounting for 41.2% of national output; North China (Hebei, Shanxi), leveraging iron-and-steel industry by-product resources, serves as a key supply center.
- Demand Side:
- Water Treatment: Accounted for 58.4% (approx. 504,000 tons) of total 2024 demand, fueled by municipal wastewater treatment standard upgrades and industrial zero-liquid-discharge initiatives.
- Feed & Agriculture: Combined share stood at 29.1% (approx. 251,000 tons), used for iron supplementation in livestock/poultry nutrition, growth promotion, and detoxification of gossypol in cottonseed meal.
- Emerging Applications: A minor share (50% spread between premium-priced Shanghai and low-cost Henan/Shandong zones—reflecting disparities in logistics cost, brand premium, and local supply-demand fundamentals.
- Prices of high-purity products (≥98.5% assay) are trending steadily upward under cost pressure, whereas lower-grade products (e.g., ≥85% assay) show muted price volatility amid intense competition.
2. Demand Structure Optimization:
- Water treatment remains the core driver, commanding over half of total demand; feed and agricultural demand shows stable growth, exhibiting relatively low sensitivity to cyclical fluctuations in animal husbandry.
- Although still small in absolute share, emerging applications in new energy sectors demonstrate notable growth momentum—and may become a critical upward price catalyst in the future.
3. Lagging Cost Pass-Through:
- Despite a 3.2% YoY rise in sulfuric acid prices in 2024, monohydrated ferrous sulfate prices rose only 3.4%, indicating delayed cost pass-through; manufacturers partially absorbed cost pressures through technological optimization.
Forecast
1. Short-Term Price Outlook:
- Prices in July 2026 are expected to remain broadly stable, with localized adjustments possible due to supply-demand imbalances. Feed mills replenish inventory on-demand; LFP producers procure based on production schedules—neither group exhibits strong bulk-hoarding incentives.
- August 2026 prices are projected to narrow into a RMB 1,000–1,300/ton range: high-price zones will hold firm supported by cost structures, while low-price zones face persistent competitive constraints limiting upside potential.
2. Medium-to-Long-Term Trends:
- Output Growth: Total production is expected to exceed 910,000 tons in 2025, representing a 6.1% YoY increase—mainly driven by demand from water treatment and new energy sectors.
- Price Uptrend: Annual average price may rise modestly to ~RMB 1,010/ton, with gains constrained to 3–5%, propelled jointly by raw material costs, environmental policy enforcement, and nascent high-value applications.
- Structural Upgrading: The share of high-purity, low-impurity products will increase; market share of leading enterprises will expand further, elevating overall industry concentration.
3. Risk Alerts:
- Sharp fluctuations in sulfuric acid or other raw material prices could disrupt cost structures—monitor international sulfur markets and domestic sulfuric acid capacity developments closely.
- Slower-than-expected adoption in new energy applications may dampen demand for premium-grade products, warranting vigilance against potential overcapacity risks.
Ferrous sulfate monohydrate is a pale blue-green crystalline solid, odorless and non-volatile, with a melting point of approximately 64°C (decomposes before boiling). It is an inorganic iron(II) salt and a hydrated metal sulfate. Primarily used as a source of bioavailable iron, it serves as a key intermediate in the production of iron-based catalysts, pigments (e.g., iron oxide blacks and umbers), and water treatment chemicals. Its main application areas include animal nutrition (feed supplements), pharmaceuticals (iron deficiency therapy), and agrochemicals (micronutrient fertilizers and fungicides).
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