For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Antimony Ingot Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Antimony Ingot Price Index rose in Q4 2025, driven by robust industrial production.
- Antimony Ingot production costs increased due to a 3.0% year-over-year rise in PPI in November 2025.
- Demand for Antimony Ingot expanded, supported by a 2.0% year-over-year increase in industrial production in December 2025.
- The demand outlook was bullish, with retail sales rising 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025.
- A widening global supply-demand gap for Antimony Ingot persisted throughout 2025, impacting availability.
- United States antimony exports strengthened in October 2025, while imports moderately weakened.
- Renewable energy transition significantly influenced Antimony Ingot demand in December 2025.
- Military applications exhibited robust demand for Antimony Ingot as a flame retardant in November 2025.
- Rising CPI of 2.7% year-over-year in December 2025 contributed to higher operational costs.
- Global antimony production declined in 2025 due to stricter environmental regulations and mine closures.
Why did the price of Antimony Ingot change in December 2025 in North America?
- Industrial production increased 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, boosting demand.
- Producer input costs rose, with PPI increasing 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025.
- Supply was constrained by global production declines and the ongoing China export ban in Q4 2025.
Antimony Ingot Prices in APAC
- In China, Antimony Ingot prices rose in Q4 2025 and settled at USD 23670/MT, supported by December 2025's expanding manufacturing activity.
- Antimony Ingot production costs increased in Q4 2025 from tight raw material availability in October 2025.
- Demand for Antimony Ingot trended upward in December 2025, driven by China's Manufacturing Index expansion.
- China's industrial production advanced 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, accelerating demand for raw materials.
- Weak consumer demand, with CPI at 0.8% in December 2025, tempered overall market sentiment.
- Producer prices declined 1.9% year-on-year in December 2025, indicating weak industrial demand.
- Antimony ingot supply remained constrained in October 2025 due to tight raw material supplies.
- Trade flows shifted in Q4 2025, redirecting Chinese antimony exports from the US to other regions.
- Retail sales growth of 0.9% in December 2025 indicated subdued consumer spending, impacting end-use.
Why did the price of Antimony Ingot change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Prices rose from tight raw material availability in October 2025 and decreased ore imports.
- Expanding manufacturing activity, with the Manufacturing Index growing in December 2025, boosted demand.
- Robust industrial production, up 5.2% year-on-year in December 2025, supported higher prices.
Antimony Ingot Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Antimony Ingot Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, influenced by lower production costs and increased supply.
- Antimony Ingot production costs declined in December 2025 due to decreased natural gas and electricity import prices in Germany.
- Industrial production rose 0.8% year-over-year in October 2025, supporting demand despite a negative 2.5% Producer Price Index.
- A low 3.8% unemployment rate in November 2025 supported purchasing power, though consumer confidence was negative in December 2025.
- Antimony Ingot supply increased as China began issuing export licenses for antimony in November 2025, impacting trade flows.
- Automotive sector production experienced a sharp rebound in November 2025, positively influencing Antimony Ingot demand for alloys.
- Construction output fell in November 2025, negatively affecting Antimony Ingot demand in flame retardants for building materials.
- Stable inflation, with CPI at 1.8% year-over-year in December 2025, maintained consumer purchasing power for end products.
Why did the price of Antimony Ingot change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Antimony Ingot production costs decreased in December 2025 due to falling natural gas and electricity import prices.
- Increased supply from China, which began issuing antimony export licenses in November 2025, added downward price pressure.
- A negative 2.5% Producer Price Index year-over-year in December 2025 indicated contracting industrial activity.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Antimony Ingot Price in North America
- In the United States, Antimony Ingot prices rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by rising production costs and robust demand.
- Antimony Ingot production costs increased due to tightening antimony ore feedstock and an upward trend in natural gas prices in Q3 2025.
- Demand was robust in Q3 2025, supported by strengthened automotive sales and strong retail sales (up 5.42% YoY September 2025).
- The Antimony Ingot Price Forecast indicates continued upward pressure from global mine production declines and regional supply tightening.
- United States Antimony Ingot import volumes increased significantly in July 2025, while export volumes decreased substantially.
- Industrial production showed near stagnation at 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, potentially limiting overall raw material demand.
- The Consumer Price Index increased 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, contributing to higher operational costs for producers.
- The Producer Price Index rose 2.6% year-over-year in August 2025, indicating rising input costs for Antimony Ingot manufacturing.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, signaling potential weakening in future consumer spending.
Why did the price of Antimony Ingot change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising antimony ore feedstock costs and upward natural gas price trends increased Antimony Ingot production expenses.
- Robust demand from automotive and flame-retardant sectors supported price increases despite industrial stagnation.
- Global mine production declines and regional supply tightening exerted upward pressure on Antimony Ingot prices.
Antimony Ingot Price in APAC
- In China, the Antimony Ingot Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by weak consumer confidence (89.6 index).
- Antimony Ingot demand outlook was mixed; manufacturing market demand improved in August and September 2025.
- Production costs for Antimony Ingot fluctuated in Q3 2025, with raw material purchase prices rising in July and September.
- China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, indicating reduced industrial activity.
- The Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by -0.3% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting deflationary pressures.
- The Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by -2.3% year-on-year in September 2025, signaling weak industrial demand.
- Industrial production increased by 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, while retail sales grew by 3.0%.
- New export orders for manufacturing improved in August and September 2025, contributing to positive trade flows.
Why did the price of Antimony Ingot change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Weak consumer confidence (89.6 index in September 2025) and -0.3% CPI year-on-year dampened Antimony Ingot demand.
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 and -2.3% PPI year-on-year signaled reduced industrial activity.
- Fluctuating raw material purchase prices in Q3 2025 impacted Antimony Ingot production costs, influencing pricing.
Antimony Ingot Price in Europe
- In Germany, the Antimony Ingot Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by increased feedstock costs and tightening global supply.
- Antimony Ingot production costs increased in Q3 2025 due to rising antimony ore feedstock and higher energy and logistics expenses.
- Robust demand from electronics flame retardants strengthened in Q3 2025, supporting Antimony Ingot market activity.
- Germany's industrial production declined by 1.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indicating a contraction in manufacturing.
- The Producer Price Index for industrial products decreased by 1.7% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting lower general input costs.
- Global supply of antimony ore tightened in Q3 2025, contributing to upward pressure on Antimony Ingot raw material costs.
- European natural gas prices fluctuated in Q3 2025, with an August uptick impacting Antimony Ingot smelting operations.
- The Consumer Price Index rose by 2.4% year-on-year in September 2025, reflecting general inflation trends.
Why did the price of Antimony Ingot change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Antimony ore feedstock costs increased in Q3 2025 due to tightening global supply.
- Energy and logistics costs for Antimony Ingot smelting and refining rose in Q3 2025.
- Robust demand from electronics flame-retardant applications strengthened in Q3 2025.
