Flame retardants: Trading
Who sells flame retardants and how bromine is priced
What this tab covers How it is bought and sold: buyers and sellers, price benchmarks and who publishes them, exchanges, contract types, traders, how Indian buyers price it, recent price points, and good sources to follow.Who buys, and where
- Compounders, cable makers, foam makers and electronics laminate makers in China, Europe, the US and India
Who sells, and from where
- Albemarle, ICL, Lanxess, Clariant, Huber, Chinese producers
Price benchmarks
| Benchmark | Publisher | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| China bromine domestic price | SunSirs and others | daily spot |
Exchanges
| Venue | Contract | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| None | not exchange-traded |
Contract types
- Annual contracts with raw material clauses
- Distributor sales
Traders and distributors
- Chemical distributors
How Indian buyers price it
- Import parity from China and Israel plus duty; no Indian benchmark
Recent price points
| Date | Price | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2025 | RMB 37,500/t bromine | China domestic | Gulf Resources via bromine tile |
Good sources to follow
Ceresana flame retardants market reportpaid research site · Ceresanavolumes by type, use and region
Rubber World market reportsfree newsletter · Rubber Worldpolymer and additive market news
Albemarle newsfree research site · Albemarlebromine Specialties segment