For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In United States, the Barium Carbonate Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
• Barium Carbonate production costs increased in Q3 2025 due to rising barite feedstock and energy expenses.
• Demand for Barium Carbonate was mixed, with glass manufacturing expanding but ceramics declining in Q3 2025.
• Industrial production increased marginally by 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, impacting Barium Carbonate demand.
• Consumer Price Index rose 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, increasing operational costs for Barium Carbonate producers.
• Barite inventories tightened at US Gulf-Coast terminals in Q3 2025, affecting Barium Carbonate supply.
• US Barium Carbonate imports increased in July 2025, while exports decreased, reflecting trade flow shifts.
Why did the price of Barium Carbonate change in September 2025 in North America?
• Rising barite feedstock costs and increased domestic fuel and freight expenses elevated production costs in Q3 2025.
• General inflation, with CPI up 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, pressured Barium Carbonate manufacturing.
• Tightening barite inventories in Q3 2025, alongside increased imports, influenced domestic Barium Carbonate supply.
Europe
• In Germany, the Barium Carbonate Price Index remained down in Q3 2025, balancing cost pressures and subdued demand.
• Germany's industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, dampening Barium Carbonate demand.
• The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, signaling reduced industrial activity and lower Barium Carbonate consumption.
• Consumer Price Index increased 2.4% in September 2025, contributing to higher operational costs for producers.
• Producer Price Index fell 1.7% in September 2025, driven by lower energy prices, offering some cost relief.
• Construction sector demand declined in Q3 2025, while glass manufacturing demand remained high.
• Barium Carbonate Price Forecast suggests continued decline, balancing cost pressures against subdued industrial demand.
Why did the price of Barium Carbonate change in September 2025 in Europe?
•Surplus in the supply and the demand ratio resulted in the lower bidding activities for the inventories accumulation led to decline in the Barium Carbonate price.
• Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing overall demand for Barium Carbonate.
• Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, partially offsetting rising input costs for Barium Carbonate.
APAC
• In China, the Barium Carbonate Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by decreased barite feedstock costs.
• Industrial production expanded 6.5% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting Barium Carbonate demand in various industrial applications.
• Consumer demand was weak, with CPI falling 0.3% year-over-year in September 2025, impacting consumer-driven Barium Carbonate applications.
• Weak industrial demand was evident as PPI fell 2.3% year-over-year in September 2025, exerting downward pressure on Barium Carbonate pricing.
• The Manufacturing Index contracted in September 2025, reflecting reduced new orders and overall industrial activity.
• Automotive sector vehicle sales surged in Q3 2025, particularly for New Energy Vehicles, boosting Barium Carbonate consumption.
• Retail sales grew 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, indirectly supporting Barium Carbonate demand in consumer goods and construction.
Why did the price of Barium Carbonate change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Higher stock levels across producers and distributors may have pressured prices, as suppliers offered discounts to reduce excess inventory.
• Slower activity in construction, glass, and ceramics industries have reduced industrial consumption, contributing to lower prices.
• Weak consumer demand and contracting manufacturing activity tempered overall Barium Carbonate demand.
