Elemental-Bromine-Producing Plants In The United States In 2024

This table provides a detailed overview of the operational facilities in the United States that produce elemental bromine, highlighting the locations, companies, and production sources involved in this segment of the mineral industry. Understanding the distribution and capacity of these plants is crucial because bromine is a key industrial chemical used in flame retardants, drilling fluids, water treatment, and various chemical manufacturing processes. Tracking production sites and sources helps stakeholders assess supply stability, regional economic impacts, and the potential for growth or shifts in the bromine market.

The data reveals that bromine production in 2024 is concentrated exclusively in Arkansas, with two major companies operating multiple plants. Albemarle Corporation manages two plants in Columbia County—designated as the South and West plants—while Lanxess AG operates three plants in Union County, named Central, South, and West. All facilities source bromine from well brines, indicating a reliance on subsurface brine deposits for raw material extraction. Although the table does not provide specific production volumes or year-over-year changes, the continued operation of five distinct plants across two counties underscores Arkansas’s dominant role in the U.S. bromine industry and suggests a stable production infrastructure as of early 2025.