[SMM Flash]June 2026 China Sulphur & Sulphuric Acid Trade Summary

Published: Jul 20, 2026 19:22

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In June 2026, China’s total monthly import volume of sulphur (including crude sulphur and sublimed sulphur) reached 147,104.152 metric tons, down 45.24% month-on-month. Major source countries and regions included Canada, Oman, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Japan and Kazakhstan.

China’s total monthly export volume of sulphur stood at 35,901 metric tons, surging 8,059.32% month-on-month. Key export destinations covered Cambodia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Tanzania.

China’s total monthly import volume of sulphuric acid hit 17,946.766 metric tons, jumping 1,795.93% month-on-month. Primary suppliers were South Korea, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Germany and the United States.

China’s total monthly export volume of sulphuric acid amounted to 980.12 metric tons, dropping 99.16% month-on-month. Main export markets included Cambodia, Hong Kong of China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda.

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