For the Quarter Ending September 2025
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.
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.
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.
