Sodium Lignosulphonate Prices Flat in West, Bullish in China with 2.7% Jump

Sodium Lignosulphonate Prices Flat in West, Bullish in China with 2.7% Jump

Rene Swann 31-Oct-2025

In October 2025, Sodium Lignosulphonate prices remained largely stable across major global markets, underpinned by steady production costs, smooth feedstock availability and balanced supply-demand dynamics. North American market experienced balanced price trend supported by enough inventories and undisrupted production, despite logistical challenges. Downstream construction sector showed positive momentum, with new project increasing in September, boosting concrete admixture demand. European markets mirrored this stability for Sodium Lignosulphonate coupled with balanced supply, sufficient inventory levels, and steady feedstock costs mitigated the impact of port congestion and regional logistical disruptions. While domestic demand from construction remained weak, export demand offset weakness, maintaining market equilibrium. In APAC, the Chinese market Sodium Lignosulphonate exhibited a bullish trend, gradually improved weekly basis, driven by increasing domestic infrastructure activity, pre-festive procurement, and healthy export inquiries after the monsoon. Overall, global Sodium Lignosulphonate markets demonstrated stability, underpinned by consistent feedstock trends and resilient downstream consumption during the period.

In the United States, prices for the Sodium Lignosulphonate remained steady, week-on-week basis and remained at USD xxx/MT FOB Texas in October xxxx. This is mainly supported by ample inventory levels and consistent feedstock availability despite persistent logistical inefficiencies. The demand outlook for sodium lignosulphonate in the U.S. remained steady during the period, especially from downstream sectors where it is used as a concrete admixture. End use construction sector also registered notable expansion, with new project initiations rose, reflecting an increasing trend. Market insight revealed that the existing home sales also increased in September xxxx.

The European market followed the trend of the US, with Sodium Lignosulphonate prices remaining stable throughout the month supported by steady supply structure and the feedstock cost stable. The domestic supply of certain raw material was abundant, and the feeding material was continually provided, so the demand for raw materials was...

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