Sulfuryl chloride

Sulfuryl Chloride Market Dynamics Intelligence (July 8, 2026)

I. Price Dynamics
1. Benchmark Price
- As of July 6, 2026, the Business Network’s benchmark price for sulfuryl chloride stood at RMB 1,583.33 per metric ton, unchanged from July 1 and July 3, remaining at a low level.
- Annual statistics show that, from July 6, 2025 to July 6, 2026, the lowest recorded price for sulfuryl chloride was RMB 1,583.33 per metric ton, the highest was RMB 1,750.00 per metric ton, and the median was RMB 1,666.67 per metric ton; the current price falls within the historical low range.

2. Regional Quotations
- Data as of July 1, 2026:
- Hubei Region: 99% purity, packaged in 300-kg drums, quoted at RMB 1,430.00 per metric ton;
- Shandong Region: 99% purity, quoted at RMB 1,430.00 per metric ton.
- Price fluctuation over the past 30 days: highest price RMB 1,800.00 per metric ton; lowest price RMB 1,400.00 per metric ton; prices have recently stabilized.

II. Market Analysis
1. Price Drivers
- Supply-Demand Balance: The current low-price environment may reflect ample market supply or weak demand; close attention should be paid to procurement dynamics from downstream industries (e.g., agrochemicals, pharmaceutical intermediates).
- Cost Support: Fluctuations in raw material prices (e.g., chlorosulfonic acid, sulfur dioxide) have not significantly transmitted to the end-product, easing cost pressures.
- Regional Price Differentials: Quotations in Hubei and Shandong are below the benchmark price—potentially attributable to differences in logistics costs or regional competition intensity.

2. Industry Trends
- The global acyl chloride market (including sulfuryl chloride) is projected to maintain stable compound annual growth from 2021 to 2027; however, China’s market size growth rate remains subject to environmental regulation enforcement and capacity optimization, implying short-term volatility risks.
- As a subcategory within acyl chlorides, sulfuryl chloride pricing is significantly influenced by overall industry cycles and demand shifts in downstream application sectors.

III. Forecast & Recommendations
1. Short-Term Outlook (1–3 months)
- Price Trend: The benchmark price of RMB 1,583.33 per metric ton is likely to remain stable; regional quotations may experience minor fluctuations due to localized supply-demand adjustments, but substantial upward or downward movements are unlikely.
- Key Risk Factors: Monitor potential disruptions caused by extreme weather events (e.g., summer heatwaves) impacting production and logistics, which could trigger localized supply tightness.

2. Medium- to Long-Term Recommendations
- Procurement Strategy: Downstream enterprises may procure according to actual needs and leverage the current low-price environment to build safety stock; traders should closely track regional price differentials and optimize logistics costs to enhance profit margins.
- Production Optimization: Producers should strengthen cost control, reduce unit energy consumption via technological upgrades, and simultaneously explore high-value-added applications (e.g., specialty material synthesis) to bolster competitiveness.
- Industry Monitoring: Prioritize tracking changes in environmental policies and evolving demand from downstream sectors (e.g., agriculture, electronic chemicals) to proactively mitigate potential market volatility.