December 2025 U.S. Sodium Aluminosilicate FOB Texas Decreased by 1% compared to the previous month’s price. The slight decline was attributed by subdued end-user buying sentiment along major sectors, as catalyst producers limited their zeolite usage under the influence of fluid catalyst unit (FCCU) maintenance in the Midwest and construction activities slowed down due to inclement weather, hampering concrete and masonry work. Personal care and household applications using sodium aluminosilicate as a thickener, opacifier, and moisture absorber in creams, lotions, shampoos and detergents also had a less than precedent year performance on a cautious buying behaviour. Smooth domestic production and steady production costs enabled producers to be active sellers on the domestic market, and the market was considered to be a little over supplied. It was reported that this slightly oversupplied situation brought light price slippage to the sodium aluminosilicate market.
The U.S. production of sodium aluminosilicate stayed steady in December 2025 as both Gulf Coast and Great Lakes producers remained well-kiln utilized. Availability of raw materials was stable, aided by long-term alumina contracts with domestic smelters and steady production of Midwestern silica sand. With energy costs stable (Henry Hub natural gas prices), there was no inflation in the cost of production. Wholesale stockpiles, especially in Michigan, rose slightly as sodium aluminosilicate demand waned and suppliers filled up on contractual obligations without imports. Shipments abroad to Canada and Mexico remained adequate, but excess domestic supplies capped any bullish pressure on prices. There were no changes in regulation or operations to impede cross-border or domestic flows, and the sodium aluminosilicate supply situation remained balanced and predictable throughout the month.
Seasonal and industry-specific reasons caused the sodium aluminosilicate demand to weaken in December 2025. Catalyst usage was lower, refinery maintenance activities decreased short-term zeolite demand and cold weather curtailed construction use in additives for concrete and masonry. The sodium aluminosilicate also continued to serve as a thickener, opacifier, and moisture absorber in personal care and cosmetics (lotions, creams, shampoos, and detergents), but the segment performance declined slightly due to cautious buying behaviour from brands and formulators. Weak to flat demand of sodium aluminosilicate for both consumer electronics and automotive glass which provided scant support. Buyers took a wait-and-see attitude and negotiated small concessions on the back of ample inventories. All of these contributed to the 1% month on month price decline, with delivered prices under mild downward pressure over the short term.
As per ChemAnalyst anticipation, the U.S. Sodium Aluminosilicate market could face mild decline till the end of Q1 due to the seasonally weakened demand and sufficient supply. A recovery could be conditioned on refinery run rate normalization and spring construction starts tightening balance. Watching for weather effects, maintenance schedules and personal care trends may be important for a possible stabilization of sodium aluminosilicate.
