For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Ca-Zn Stabilizers Prices in in APAC
- In China, the Ca-Zn Stabilizers Price Index declined quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by weak domestic PVC demand. The prices for Ca-Zn Stabilizers in Asia during December were hovering around USD 1397 /MT.
- Ca-Zn Stabilizers production costs decreased in Q4 2025, influenced by increased zinc concentrate production and petrochemical oversupply.
- The Ca-Zn Stabilizers demand outlook remained subdued in Q4 2025, as the real estate sector continued to exert a significant drag.
- China's Manufacturing Index expanded in December 2025, while industrial production rose by 5.2% year-over-year.
- Consumer demand was weak in December 2025, with CPI at 0.8% and retail sales growing only 0.9% year-over-year.
- Producer prices declined by 1.9% year-over-year in December 2025, reflecting deflationary pressures on industrial goods.
- Substantial PVC inventories built up by early October 2025, and the refined zinc market maintained a surplus through November 2025.
- Robust infrastructure demand in Q4 2025 partially mitigated overall weak PVC consumption, impacting the Ca-Zn Stabilizers Price Index.
Why did the price of Ca-Zn Stabilizers change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Weak domestic PVC demand and a contracting real estate sector dampened Ca-Zn Stabilizers consumption in Q4 2025.
- Increased zinc concentrate production and petrochemical feedstock oversupply contributed to lower production costs in Q4 2025.
- Substantial PVC inventory build-up by October 2025 and a refined zinc surplus created downward price pressure.
Ca-Zn Stabilizers Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Ca-Zn Stabilizers Price Index declined in Q4 2025, influenced by falling energy costs and contracting manufacturing activity.
- Ca-Zn Stabilizers production costs decreased in December 2025, driven by sharply falling Eurozone energy prices.
- Demand for Ca-Zn Stabilizers faced headwinds from a contracting Manufacturing Index in December 2025.
- The Ca-Zn Stabilizers market was pressured by a 2.5% year-over-year decline in producer prices during December 2025.
- German chemical industry sentiment deteriorated sharply in October 2025, impacting overall demand for Ca-Zn Stabilizers.
- Construction sector production strengthened in October 2025, while industrial production increased 0.8% year-over-year.
- Real retail sales grew 1.1% year-over-year in November 2025, supported by a 1.8% CPI increase in December.
- Consumer confidence remained pessimistic at -17.5 in December 2025, with unemployment at 6.2%, dampening demand.
- Increased competitive pressure from abroad in October 2025 and weak export volumes impacted Ca-Zn Stabilizers.
Why did the price of Ca-Zn Stabilizers change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Falling Eurozone energy prices sharply reduced Ca-Zn Stabilizers production costs in December 2025.
- A contracting Manufacturing Index in December 2025 indicated weakening industrial demand for Ca-Zn Stabilizers.
- Increased competitive pressure from abroad in October 2025 and weak export volumes impacted Ca-Zn Stabilizers pricing.
Ca-Zn Stabilizers Prices in North America
- In United States, the Ca-Zn Stabilizers Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, despite rising input costs.
- Ca-Zn Stabilizers production costs increased in Q4 2025, driven by a 2.7% CPI rise in December 2025.
- The Producer Price Index rose 3.0% year-over-year in November 2025, indicating higher raw material costs for producers.
- Industrial production in the United States rose 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, offering some demand support.
- Retail sales increased 3.3% year-over-year in November 2025, indirectly supporting demand for consumer goods.
- The unemployment rate stood at 4.4% in December 2025, reflecting a strong labor market and consumer purchasing power.
- Consumer confidence declined to 89.1 in December 2025, reflecting weakening consumer spending impacting demand.
- Subdued housing market activity and weakened automotive sales in Q4 2025 pressured Ca-Zn Stabilizers demand.
- Elevated energy prices for zinc smelters in Q4 2025 pressured Ca-Zn Stabilizers production costs.
- Abundant US PVC inventories in Q4 2025 outpaced sales, creating downstream pricing pressure.
Why did the price of Ca-Zn Stabilizers change in December 2025 in North America?
- Input costs rose, driven by CPI's 2.7% increase (December 2025) and PPI's 3.0% rise (November 2025).
- Subdued demand from housing and automotive sectors weakened sales in Q4 2025.
- Abundant US PVC inventories in Q4 2025 created downstream pricing pressure.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
Ca-Zn Stabilizers Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Ca-Zn Stabilizers Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by increasing production costs.
- Producer input costs rose 2.6% year-over-year in August 2025, significantly impacting manufacturing expenditures.
- Consumer Price Index increased 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, elevating raw material costs.
- Calcium carbonate, stearic acid, and zinc oxide feedstock costs increased in Q3 2025, raising production expenses.
- Automotive demand strengthened and new home sales surged in August 2025, supporting Ca-Zn Stabilizers demand.
- Retail sales grew 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, indirectly boosting consumer goods demand.
- Industrial production increased only 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating weak demand from key sectors.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, suggesting potential slowdown in PVC product demand.
Why did the price of Ca-Zn Stabilizers change in September 2025 in North America?
- Rising feedstock costs for calcium carbonate, stearic acid, and zinc oxide drove Ca-Zn Stabilizers price increases.
- Increased industrial electricity costs in August 2025 contributed to higher overall Ca-Zn Stabilizers production expenses.
- Stearic acid import delays in Q3 2025 tightened supply, further supporting the upward price trend.
Ca-Zn Stabilizers Prices in APAC
- In China, the Ca-Zn Stabilizers Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand.
- Ca-Zn Stabilizers production costs faced pressure from fluctuating stearic acid and tight zinc ingot supplies.
- Sluggish PVC demand and a contracting construction sector in September 2025 impacted Ca-Zn Stabilizers.
- The Manufacturing Index contracting in September 2025 indicated reduced industrial activity.
- Industrial production expanded 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, offering demand support.
- High PVC inventories in China through Q3 2025 contributed to a bearish outlook.
- Deflationary CPI (-0.3%) and PPI (-2.3%) year-on-year in September 2025 influenced pricing.
- Retail sales increased 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, supporting consumer-related PVC demand.
- Consumer confidence at 89.6 and 5.2% unemployment in September 2025 dampened consumer spending.
Why did the price of Ca-Zn Stabilizers change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Contracting Manufacturing Index in September 2025 signaled weak industrial demand.
- Deflationary PPI (-2.3%) year-on-year in September 2025 pressured prices.
- PVC oversupply and elevated inventories in Q3 2025 created competitive pricing.
Ca-Zn Stabilizers Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Ca-Zn Stabilizers Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter, due to lower costs and subdued industrial demand.
- Ca-Zn Stabilizers production costs declined in Q3 2025, influenced by lower stearic acid and softening natural gas prices.
- Germany's industrial production decreased 1.0% in September 2025, dampening Ca-Zn Stabilizers demand.
- Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, easing cost pressures for Ca-Zn Stabilizers manufacturers.
- The Consumer Price Index rose 2.4% in September 2025, indicating rising costs for PVC end-products.
- European PVC markets faced a significant supply surplus in 2025, impacting Ca-Zn Stabilizers demand outlook.
- German chemical production contracted in Q3 2025, aligning with a contracting Manufacturing Index.
- Retail sales increased 0.2% in September 2025, offering slight support for consumer-facing PVC applications.
- Germany's unemployment rate remained stable at 6.3% in September 2025, providing neutral support for demand.
Why did the price of Ca-Zn Stabilizers change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, reducing Ca-Zn Stabilizers production costs.
- Industrial production declined 1.0% in September 2025, decreasing Ca-Zn Stabilizers demand.
- Stearic acid feedstock costs softened in Q3 2025, lowering Ca-Zn Stabilizers input expenses.
