Price Watchâ„¢ provides real-time price assessments and price forecasts for Yellow Phosphorus (YP) across top trading regions:
| Yellow Phosphorus (YP) Regional Coverage   | Yellow Phosphorus (YP) Grade and Country Coverage   | Yellow Phosphorus (YP) Pricing Data Coverage Explanation   |
| Asia-Pacific Yellow Phosphorous Pricing Analysis | Yellow Phosphorous Phosphorus (P4): >99% FOB Prices at Haiphong Port, Vietnam | Weekly Price Update on Yellow Phosphorous Real-Time Export Prices from Haiphong Port, Vietnam to Global Markets |
| Â | Yellow Phosphorous Phosphorus (P4): >99% FOB Prices at Aktau Port, Kazakhstan | Weekly Price Update on Yellow Phosphorous Real-Time Export Prices from Aktau Port, Kazakhstan to Global Markets |
| Â | Yellow Phosphorous Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Prices at Tokyo Port, Japan Importing from Vietnam | Weekly Price Update on Yellow Phosphorous Real-Time Import Prices at Tokyo Port, Japan from Vietnam |
| Â | Yellow Phosphorous Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Prices at Busan Port, South Korea Importing from Vietnam | Weekly Price Update on Yellow Phosphorous Real-Time Import Prices at Busan Port, South Korea from Vietnam |
| Â | Yellow Phosphorous Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, India Importing from Vietnam | Weekly Price Update on Yellow Phosphorous Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, India from Vietnam |
| Â | Yellow Phosphorous Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, India Importing from Kazakhstan | Weekly Price Update on Yellow Phosphorous Real-Time Import Prices at Nhava Sheva Port, India from Kazakhstan |
| Middle East & Africa Yellow Phosphorous Pricing Analysis | Yellow Phosphorous Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Prices at Sharjah Port, UAE Importing from Vietnam | Weekly Price Update on Yellow Phosphorous Real-Time Import Prices at Sharjah Port, UAE from Vietnam |
Yellow Phosphorus (YP) Price Forecasts & Market Foresight Q3 2026
Outlook: Strongly Bullish
Confidence: High
Yellow Phosphorus (YP) prices are expected to remain strongly bullish globally during Q3 2026, supported by tight production, elevated energy costs, and robust demand from phosphate chemicals, flame retardants, and specialty chemical industries. Asia is likely to witness the strongest price gains due to constrained supply, while Europe and North America are anticipated to maintain firm import pricing amid limited availability and steady downstream demand.
Global Yellow Phosphorus (YP) Market Overview by Region (July–September 2026)
| Country | Grade/ Incoterm | Outlook |
| Vietnam | Phosphorus (P4): >99% FOB Haiphong | Strongly Bullish |
| Kazakhstan | Phosphorus (P4): >99% FOB Aktau | Strongly Bullish |
| Japan | Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Tokyo (VIETNAM) | Strongly Bullish |
| South Korea | Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Busan (VIETNAM) | Strongly Bullish |
| India | Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Nhava Sheva (VIETNAM) | Strongly Bullish |
| India | Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Nhava Sheva (KAZAKHSTAN) | Strongly Bullish |
| United Arab Emirates | Phosphorus (P4): >99% CIF Sharjah (VIETNAM) | Strongly Bullish |
*Yellow Phosphorus (YP) Forecast represents an analytical assessment based on information available at the time of publication. Actual market prices may vary due to unforeseen operational, regulatory, geopolitical, or economic developments.
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The 3-Month Forecast (Updated Monthly)
It reflects changes in phosphate rock, coke, and electricity costs, producer operating rates, plant outages, inventory levels, trade flows, freight rates, regional demand, environmental regulations, and geopolitical developments affecting the global Yellow Phosphorus (YP) market.
The 12-Month Forecast (Published Annually)
It provides a strategic outlook based on expected capacity additions, supply-demand balances, feedstock economics, macroeconomic conditions, industrial production trends, trade policies, seasonal demand patterns, and long-term supply chain developments, supporting procurement, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Our Proprietary Hybrid Forecasting Model Evaluates:
- Feedstock & production economics
- Plant operating rates & outages
- Inventory and supply-demand balance
- Regional trade flows & freight
- Import-export dynamics
- Macroeconomic & geopolitical developments
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Yellow Phosphorus Price Trend Q2 2026
In Q2 2026, global Yellow Phosphorous prices increased by approximately 29% to 33% compared with the previous quarter, supported by higher electricity and phosphate rock costs, healthy demand from phosphorus derivatives, agrochemicals, flame retardants, electronics, and specialty chemical industries, alongside geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the USA-Israel vs Iran conflict, which increased freight costs, shipping risks, and logistics uncertainty.
The Yellow Phosphorous Price Chart reflected firm pricing across major export and import markets, while the Yellow Phosphorous Price Index remained supported by elevated production costs and constrained supply. In June 2026, prices increased by approximately 10% to 11% as healthy downstream demand, tight market availability, and rising replacement costs continued to support the global market.
Vietnam: Yellow Phosphorus Export Prices FOB Haiphong, Vietnam, P4 >99%
In Q2 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Price in Vietnam has increased by approximately 29.8% compared with the previous quarter. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Trend in Vietnam has remained strong as higher electricity and phosphate rock costs have increased production expenses while healthy demand from phosphorus derivatives, agrochemical, and flame retardant manufacturers has supported supplier pricing.
Geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the USA-Israel vs Iran conflict have increased freight costs and have strengthened export sentiment throughout the quarter. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Chart has reflected firm export pricing, while the Yellow Phosphorous Price Index has remained supported by elevated production costs and constrained supply. In June 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Prices in Vietnam have increased by around 10.1% as export demand has remained healthy and market availability has stayed tight.
Kazakhstan: Yellow Phosphorus Export Prices FOB Aktau, Kazakhstan, P4 >99%
In Q2 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Price in Kazakhstan has increased by approximately 30.5% compared with the previous quarter. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Trend in Kazakhstan has remained firm as robust export demand and higher production costs have supported supplier pricing.
Geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the USA-Israel vs Iran conflict have increased logistics costs across regional trade routes and have maintained firm export quotations. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Chart has reflected firm export pricing, while the Yellow Phosphorous Price Index has remained supported by elevated production costs.
In June 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Prices in Kazakhstan have increased by around 10.2% as healthy downstream demand and constrained supply have continued to support the market.
Japan: Yellow Phosphorus Imported Prices CIF Tokyo from Vietnam, Japan, P4 >99%
In Q2 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Price in Japan has increased by approximately 29.3% compared with the previous quarter. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Trend in Japan has remained strong as higher import costs from Vietnam and healthy demand from electronics, specialty chemicals, and phosphorus derivative manufacturers have supported market activity.
Geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the USA-Israel vs Iran conflict have increased freight costs and have reinforced firm import quotations. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Chart has reflected firm import pricing, while the Yellow Phosphorous Price Index has remained supported by elevated landed costs. In June 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Prices in Japan have increased by around 9.9% as import availability has remained tight and downstream demand has stayed healthy.
South Korea: Yellow Phosphorus Imported Prices CIF Busan from Vietnam, South Korea, P4 >99%
In Q2 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Price in South Korea has increased by approximately 29.4% compared with the previous quarter. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Trend in South Korea has remained firm as elevated import costs and healthy demand from electronics and specialty chemical manufacturers have supported the market.
Geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the USA-Israel vs Iran conflict have increased shipping costs and have maintained firm supplier pricing throughout the quarter. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Chart has reflected firm import pricing, while the Yellow Phosphorous Price Index has remained supported by higher landed costs.
In June 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Prices in South Korea have increased by around 9.9% as downstream demand has remained robust and supply availability has stayed constrained.
UAE: Yellow Phosphorus Imported Prices CIF Sharjah from Vietnam, UAE, P4 >99%
In Q2 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Price in United Arab Emirates has increased by approximately 33.3% compared with the previous quarter. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Trend in United Arab Emirates has remained exceptionally firm as higher import costs and healthy demand from chemical manufacturing and industrial sectors have supported supplier pricing.
Geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the USA-Israel vs Iran conflict have increased regional shipping risks and have maintained elevated import quotations. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Chart has reflected firm import pricing, while the Yellow Phosphorous Price Index has remained supported by elevated landed costs.
In June 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Prices in United Arab Emirates have increased by around 10.8% as import demand has remained healthy and replacement costs have continued to rise.
India: Yellow Phosphorus Imported Prices CIF Nhava Sheva from Kazakhstan, India, P4 >99%
In Q2 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Price in India has increased by approximately 30.9% compared with the previous quarter. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Trend in India has remained strong as higher import costs from Vietnam and Kazakhstan and healthy demand from agrochemical, phosphorus derivative, and flame-retardant manufacturers have supported domestic market sentiment.
Geopolitical uncertainties surrounding the USA-Israel vs Iran conflict have increased freight expenses and have reinforced firm import pricing during the quarter. The Yellow Phosphorous Price Chart has reflected firm import pricing, while the Yellow Phosphorous Price Index has remained supported by elevated landed costs and healthy downstream demand. In June 2026, Yellow Phosphorous Prices in India have increased by around 10.2% as downstream demand has remained healthy and supply availability has continued to tighten.




