In November 2025, prices for the Sodium Lignosulphonate remained steady with marginal week-on-week fluctuations across the United States market. This is mainly due to the supply-demand interplay where the market experienced ample amount of supply due to the steady local operation, smooth imports and strategic inventory management. While the demand conditions were moderate to soft demand influenced by the economic factors and downstream buying sentiments.
During the month, Sodium Lignosulphonate consumption and the stocking from the downstream markets where it is widely used across various industries primarily for its properties as a dispersant, binder, plasticizers and cement admixtures were insufficient, restricting any potential upward support to the product prices.
Sodium Lignosulphonate downstream buying sentiments were influenced by both factors including downstream performance as well as economic conditions. Key downstream market of sodium lignosulphonate, construction sector performance was subdued and market insights revealed that the new home sales were virtually flat in October.
Additionally, U.S. Census Bureau reported in its latest publication that the Construction spending in the US rose by 0.2% only month-over-month in August 2025, where residential construction spending surged marginally, offsetting a slight decline in nonresidential activity. While the construction fell in manufacturing by 0.9%, also indicating the struggling conditions for a key downstream sector of sodium lignosulphonate.
Overseas demand conditions for the Sodium Lignosulphonate were steady during the period, supported by the unchanged exported across the MEA including Saudi Arabia due to the steady downstream constructions.
As a result, the price fluctuations in the Sodium Lignosulphonate in the United States markets were by +0.47% in November 2025.
Sodium Lignosulphonate supply conditions were smooth coupled with the ample inventory, optimum domestic operation conditions and the smooth overseas imports.
Sodium Lignosulphonate imports from the key European partners were steady and the prices were competitive amidst the absence of the upward pressure factors on the prices. While the domestic sodium lignosulphonate market was influenced by the feedstock price fluctuation and producer’s short term adjustment strategies.
On the domestic feedstock market side, US wood pulp prices were soft in November 2025, as market insights revealed that the excess global and US supply, soft export demand, and competitive spot offer all contributed to weakening the price trend. While the prices for the key feedstock caustic soda improved by 1.16%. Though the soft downstream market conditions prompted the local players to manage the inventory strategically, to avoid oversupply.
