In May 2026, China's monthly production of iron phosphate reached 414,900 tonnes, up 4.61% month-on-month, with industry operating load at 84.03%. The overall operating rate for iron phosphate remained high in May, with major producers running near full capacity. Although some enterprises in the Southwest and Central regions conducted maintenance, the overall supply continued to trend upward. Driven by downstream demand, the iron phosphate market remained in a tight supply pattern.
Looking ahead to June, China's iron phosphate supply is expected to continue growing. However, tight raw material supply is affecting market sentiment to some extent. In addition, some enterprises in the Central region might have new maintenance plans, while major producers are expected to continue operating near full capacity.
Written by Cora Ji, jiruyan@mysteel.com
