Dipotassium phosphate

Potassium Hydrogen Phosphate: Recent Commodity Market Intelligence Analysis

I. Price Dynamics
- Base Price: As of July 27, 2026, the Business Network’s benchmark price for potassium hydrogen phosphate stood at RMB 7,800.00 per ton, representing a 1.96% increase from the beginning-of-month price (RMB 7,650.00 per ton) and reaching the upper end of its annual range.
- Regional Quotation Variations:
- Shandong Province: Shandong Hongyang Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 7,800/ton; Liaocheng Jinxinda New Materials Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 7,800/ton (98% purity, 25 kg/bag).
- Henan Province: Henan Huiyihai Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 8,300/ton; Henan Huiyihai Water Treatment Materials Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 10,000/ton for domestic industrial-grade product.
- Hubei Province: Hubei Qiqiba Chemical Co., Ltd. showed price divergence—industrial grade at RMB 8,500/ton, agricultural grade at RMB 7,400/ton (purity ≥99%); Hubei Qiangxing Chemical Co., Ltd. exhibited marked differentiation—premium grade at RMB 16,000/ton, standard grade at RMB 10,000/ton.
- Other Regions: Shandong Dingxin Biotechnology Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 9,600/ton; Shandong Zhihengda Import & Export Co., Ltd. quoted RMB 8,400/ton for food-grade (anhydrous) product.

II. Market Drivers Analysis
1. Raw Material Cost Volatility: Prices of key raw materials—including yellow phosphorus and sulfur—are influenced by international supply-demand dynamics and environmental regulations, resulting in cost pass-through to potassium hydrogen phosphate production and triggering periodic price adjustments.
2. Supply-Demand Dynamics:
- Agricultural Demand: Seasonally weakening—water-soluble fertilizer raw material demand has declined in East China; Xinjiang’s peak fertilizer application season has not yet fully commenced, with procurement remaining largely need-driven and overall transaction activity moderate.
- Industrial Demand: Steady demand from water treatment and food industries, though relatively modest in scale, provides only limited price support.
- Regional Inventory Levels: Concentrated demand from Xinjiang’s cotton-growing regions and Guangxi’s cash crop zones exists; however, ample inventory following prior order deliveries is restraining upward price momentum.
3. Policy and Environmental Impact: National policy guidance promoting optimization and upgrading of the phosphorus chemical industry chain—coupled with tightening environmental regulations—is driving industry capacity consolidation toward high-end, centralized production. This trend is compressing profit margins for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and elevating market concentration.

III. Regional Market Characteristics
1. High-Priced Regions: Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province (RMB 14,500/ton for 99% purity) and Shanghai Municipality (RMB 11,800/ton for 98% purity), where premium branding and higher logistics costs sustain elevated pricing.
2. Mid-Range Pricing Regions: Jinan City, Shandong Province (RMB 9,100–10,000/ton for 99% purity); Yichang City, Hubei Province (RMB 9,500/ton for 99% purity); Chizhou City, Anhui Province (RMB 8,800/ton for 99% purity)—all exhibiting moderate pricing levels.
3. Low-Priced Regions: Zhengzhou City, Henan Province (RMB 6,800/ton for industrial-grade 98% purity and water-treatment-grade 99% purity); Linyi City, Shandong Province (RMB 7,700/ton), where intense competition keeps prices comparatively low.

IV. Forward Outlook & Trend Forecast
1. Price Trend: Potassium hydrogen phosphate prices are projected to remain range-bound between RMB 7,600–7,800/ton throughout July 2026, with significant upward or downward movements deemed unlikely. A modest rebound may occur if pre-peak demand in Xinjiang exceeds expectations; conversely, sustained declines in raw material costs could lead to slight downward pressure.
2. Demand Structure Evolution:
- Agricultural Sector: Accelerated agricultural modernization will boost demand for high-efficiency fertilizers, steadily increasing potassium hydrogen phosphate consumption in agriculture.
- Food Industry: Development of functional foods and nutrition-fortified products will expand potassium hydrogen phosphate applications in food manufacturing—emerging as a key growth driver.
3. Competitive Landscape: Leading enterprises—leveraging advantages in production capacity, technology, and brand strength—will further consolidate pricing power. SMEs face mounting pressure toward consolidation or exit, suggesting continued upward trajectory in market concentration.
4. Export Market: Primary export destinations include Southeast Asia and South America; however, persistent trade frictions have confined export share to a long-term range of 12–15%. Future developments warrant close monitoring of evolving international policies and regional demand dynamics.