The international Fly ash market in June 2025 registered sharp contrasts with China registering steep price falls under conditions of oversupply and lacklustre demand, whereas the U.S. and Germany registered stability
The global Fly ash market during June 2025 showed regionally diverse trends, influenced by the varying supply-demand paradigms. Relative price stability was preserved in the United States and Germany while China saw a severe price correction because of a significant surplus and poor downstream demand.
In China, Fly ash prices fell by 10.6% in June 2025 as supply strongly outstripped demand. Domestic production was strong, boosted by stable coal-fired power output, easing input costs, and internal logistics efficiency.
Yet domestic offtake was hit by long-lived rain and subdued building activity, whereas export markets—mainly Southeast Asia and the U.S.—suffered from seasonally related and inventory-related slowdowns. This caused a resulting imbalance and brought on more vigorous supplier competition and aggressive pricing to deal with ballooning inventories.
On the other hand, due to balanced supply and demand, the Fly ash market in the United States stayed rather steady during June. Favourable freight rates and effective port operations, along with continuous imports from Asian producers ensured availability.
On the demand side, fly ash drawdowns were sustained by institutional building and a few industrial sectors, even though some non-residential segments continued to perform poorly. Although contractors exercised caution in the face of trade-related uncertainties, overall procurement activity was steady and measured, avoiding both stockpiling and abrupt price swings.
Additionally, the Fly ash market in Germany showed price stability, indicating a market equilibrium based on stable supply and weak but predictable demand. Production was maintained at regular levels by utilizing older stocks and controllable feedstock costs.
Nonetheless, a poor building industry in the eurozone and a drop in cement production kept downstream Fly ash demand low. Both local and export buyers were wary due to financial conservatism and low project visibility during a broader economic downturn.
In the future, it is anticipated that the global Fly ash market will continue to be regionally divided, with recovery depending on the performance of downstream construction and the normalization of seasonal demand. Better monsoon conditions and a more robust rebound in cement activity could be key factors in China's price stability. Germany's outlook for Fly ash is still gloomy pending a noticeable uptick in mood toward eurozone building, while the United States is likely to continue its current course absent any unforeseen changes in trade or policy.
