For the Quarter Ending June 2025
North America
• The Calcium Chloride Price Index in Texas averaged USD 349/MT DEL through Q2 2025. Prices climbed despite a 0.3% dip in June U.S. construction spending, as industrial brines, dust suppression, and road stabilization offset weaker residential activity.
• The Calcium Chloride Spot Price held firm, supported by higher diesel and freight surcharges, even as related construction materials like Calcium Carbonate fell 2.35%. The Calcium Chloride Production Cost Trend stayed neutral, with logistics serving as the primary pricing driver.
• Why did prices hold entering Q3 2025?
Consistent industrial and infrastructure-backed procurement, especially from federally funded road programs in Texas, kept pricing resilient despite subdued housing market trends.
• The Calcium Chloride Price Forecast for Q3 suggests prices holding near USD 348–355/MT, contingent on infrastructure spending and Federal Reserve policy shifts around construction inflation.
• The Calcium Chloride Demand Outlook remains anchored by infrastructure and industrial brines, while private construction, de-icing, and food-related uses remain softer.
Asia-Pacific (China)
• The Calcium Chloride Price Index in China averaged USD 212/MT FOB Qingdao through Q2 2025, a 6.2% quarterly decline from Q1 amid sluggish construction demand and logistical headwinds.
• The Calcium Chloride Spot Price eased as congestion at Qingdao and Shanghai ports left 178 vessels waiting, while intra-Asia container rates surged 15% to USD 813/40ft by June, eroding export margins. The Calcium Chloride Production Cost Trend stayed steady, but exporters cut FOB offers to preserve competitiveness.
• Why did prices fall entering Q3 2025?
Fragile construction recovery—despite a 52.8% business activity reading—alongside weak employment and sales indexes pressured suppliers to reduce prices despite ongoing overseas interest.
• The Calcium Chloride Price Forecast for Q3 points to stabilization near USD 200–205/MT, with limited upside unless infrastructure approvals accelerate or port delays ease.
• The Calcium Chloride Demand Outlook remains weak in construction and dust suppression, with de-icing and industrial brines sustaining only baseline demand.
South America (Brazil)
• The Calcium Chloride Price Index in Brazil averaged USD 289/MT CFR Santos during Q2 2025, a 7.6% net decline from Q1 as imports exceeded local demand.
• The Calcium Chloride Spot Price fell as stable supplies from China, the USA, and Italy coincided with restrained procurement. Softer FOB export levels, particularly from China, lowered CFR offers even as minor rainfall-related disruptions raised inland costs. The Calcium Chloride Production Cost Trend balanced out as global freight savings offset localized surcharges.
• Why did prices soften entering Q3 2025?
June’s drop reflected subdued contractor sentiment, uneven cement demand growth (+2.4% YoY), and buyers’ preference for lean inventories amid fiscal uncertainty.
• The Calcium Chloride Price Forecast for Q3 signals stabilization near USD 270–280/MT, hinging on PAC and Minha Casa Minha Vida funding flows and seasonal logistics trends.
• The Calcium Chloride Demand Outlook remains centred on government housing projects and dust control, with industrial brines ensuring modest but steady consumption.
For the Quarter Ending March 2025
North America
In Q1 2025, Calcium Chloride prices in the U.S. remained largely rangebound, averaging USD 447/MT DEL Texas, reflecting a 1.4% increase from Q4 2024’s average and a 7.2% rise year-on-year compared to Q1 2024’s average. Prices peaked in February before softening slightly in March.
The quarter began with strong seasonal demand for de-icing and road maintenance during January’s winter storms, pushing up consumption across northern states. However, by late February and into March, milder weather and the seasonal wind-down in snow control activity led to a tapering of municipal restocking. Manufacturing remained stable, with plants adjusting output to match demand. Feedstock costs for limestone and hydrochloric acid held steady, while logistics benefited from lower freight rates.
Rising labour costs due to workforce shortages were noted, but they did not cause major disruption. Demand from construction and dust control was moderate, though constrained by high raw material costs and slower project starts. While infrastructure programs offer long-term upside, Q1 remained balanced, with cautious procurement limiting price volatility.
APAC
During Q1 2025, Calcium Chloride prices in China declined steadily, averaging USD 225/MT FOB Qingdao, down from Q4 2024 and Q1 2024, marking a 9% quarterly and 10.7% year-on-year drop. Prices fell from January to March, reflecting consistent oversupply and weak demand across core sectors. Production levels remained high throughout the quarter, with no major shutdowns reported. Feedstock lime remained stable, while coke prices edged higher, though not enough to offset downward price pressure from rising inventories and subdued offtake. Seasonal de-icing demand tapered off early, while demand from construction—especially for concrete acceleration and dust control—remained limited due to slow project mobilization and financing constraints. Industrial sectors such as oil drilling, HVAC, food processing, and water treatment maintained lean procurement strategies, citing weak market sentiment and high raw material inventories. Despite some export activity, cautious domestic purchasing and minimal spot demand reinforced bearish sentiment. Unless downstream demand picks up meaningfully in Q2, China’s Calcium Chloride market is likely to remain under pressure.
Europe
Calcium Chloride prices in the Netherlands declined modestly in Q1 2025, averaging USD 227/MT FD Rotterdam, slightly lower than Q4 2024’s average, and just 0.4% higher year-on-year compared to Q1 2024’s average. Prices remained relatively flat across the quarter, moving from January to March. The decline was driven by muted demand from the de-icing and construction sectors, compounded by warmer winter weather and delayed infrastructure activity. The de-icing season tapered early, with municipal purchases concluding by February amid mild temperatures across the Benelux region. Construction demand remained tepid due to high input costs and subdued project starts, especially in civil works and rural dust control. Production remained stable, supported by steady feedstock availability and soft freight rates from North America. Imports from within the EU helped maintain balanced inventory levels. While food processing and industrial uses provided some baseline stability, the market remained under pressure from cautious procurement and weak economic sentiment. Q1 closed with bearish fundamentals, and prices are expected to stay soft without stronger spring demand recovery.
For the Quarter Ending December 2024
North America
In Q4 2024, the U.S. Calcium Chloride market experienced marginal growth, driven by rising feedstock costs, particularly for Calcium Carbonate, and limited supply, despite weak downstream demand.
In October, the market was supported by adequate inventory levels, but demand from key sectors like construction and coatings remained subdued due to high input costs and reduced end-user consumption. By November, feedstock cost pressures continued to influence the market, though weak trading activity and limited downstream purchasing power restricted significant growth. In December, supply constraints and the anticipated rise in Calcium Carbonate costs sustained slight upward momentum.
However, persistent challenges in downstream sectors such as construction, coatings, and adhesives kept overall market activity muted. The U.S. construction sector showed mixed trends, with modest optimism in residential development offset by ongoing declines in commercial and institutional activity due to high interest rates and economic uncertainty. Supply chain disruptions and rising energy costs further impacted margins and market performance. Despite upward pressure from feedstock costs, weak downstream demand and elevated shipping expenses limited substantial growth, resulting in a steady but constrained market influenced by supply-demand imbalances and broader economic challenges.
APAC
In Q4 2024, the Calcium Chloride market in China faced mixed dynamics, marked by higher feedstock costs and subdued downstream demand. While rising Calcium Carbonate costs contributed to slight price increases, the market remained under pressure from weak trading activity and limited end-user demand, particularly in the construction sector. High inventory levels and cautious market sentiment further constrained price growth, despite attempts to stabilize market conditions. Manufacturing activity showed some recovery toward the end of the quarter, supported by government stimulus measures aimed at boosting domestic orders and improving supply chain dynamics. Calcium Chloride plants operated at stable rates, with output reaching its highest levels in recent months. However, foreign sales continued to decline, and the real estate sector, a key driver of construction demand, remained under significant pressure, with year-on-year investment decreases exacerbating sluggish market conditions. Downstream demand for Calcium Chloride remained weak, with limited orders from the construction and related industries. Although cement production showed modest increases earlier in the quarter, overall real estate activity failed to rebound significantly. Despite improvements in retail sales and industrial production, the lack of enthusiasm in the construction sector weighed heavily on demand. Looking forward, while market stabilization is anticipated in 2025, challenges such as high debt levels, weak buyer interest, and oversupply will continue to influence the Calcium Chloride market in China.in commercial and residential activities in key regions like the U.S. and China. However, high-value projects and government stimulus measures provided localized support, especially in public and infrastructure developments. Moving into 2025, the market is expected to face continued price volatility due to the imbalance between growing supply and constrained demand, with a focus on managing oversupply and stimulating downstream utilization.
Europe
In Q4 2024, the Calcium Chloride market in the Netherlands experienced fluctuating conditions influenced by higher feedstock costs, weak downstream demand, and challenging economic dynamics. In October, prices showed an increasing trend due to rising Calcium Carbonate costs and higher import prices. However, ample stock levels and subdued activity in the downstream construction sector, particularly in applications like paints and coatings, limited market momentum. By November, the construction sector faced sharp contractions, marked by declines in new orders, workforce reductions, and cautious procurement. These challenges exacerbated the demand-side weaknesses, further impacting market sentiment. December saw a reversal, with prices declining amid oversupply and continued weak demand from the construction sector. The construction industry faced persistent headwinds, including reduced building permits, elevated interest rates, and rising costs, leading to significant contractions in residential, commercial, and civil engineering segments. Despite stable operations in domestic Calcium Chloride plants and steady imports, the broader Eurozone manufacturing downturn added pressure to the market. Looking ahead, the Netherlands' construction sector is projected to stabilize gradually, supported by long-term growth and infrastructure development. However, short-term recovery remains uncertain, with high costs, weak demand, and economic challenges likely to sustain market imbalances in the Calcium Chloride sector into 2025.
For the Quarter Ending September 2024
North America
In Q3 2024, the North American region witnessed a decline in Calcium Chloride prices, primarily driven by subdued demand from the paints and coatings industry due to decreased construction spending. Factors such as weak construction activity, disrupted by events like Hurricane Beryl, and high interest rates contributing to lower non-residential spending, created a bearish market sentiment.
In the USA, prices experienced the most significant changes, with a 2% decrease from the previous quarter. Overall trends showcased a negative correlation, with a 4% decrease in prices between the first and second half of the quarter. But as Quarter came to end the demand from the construction sector did grew amidst rising employment in the sector.
The quarter-ending price stood at USD 318/MT of Calcium Chloride (74-77% Tech Grade) DEL Texas in the USA. Plant shutdowns during the quarter included disruptions due to Hurricane Francine. The pricing environment in Q3 leaned towards a negative sentiment, marked by a combination of supply chain disruptions, low demand, and reduced construction activity.
APAC
In Q3 2024, the APAC region witnessed a mixed trend in Calcium Chloride pricing due to various factors. With prices rising in the first two months of Quarter and then declining in the third month. Subdued demand from downstream industries, particularly in construction, played a significant role in influencing market prices. Weak demand led to elevated inventory levels and reduced factory prices, creating a bearish sentiment. Additionally, factors such as low feedstock prices, sluggish economic growth, and limited cost support contributed to the declining prices. Japan experienced the most significant price changes during the quarter. The market saw fluctuations driven by factors like reduced demand from key sectors, weak construction activity, and ongoing challenges in the real estate market. The quarter ended with a 1% decrease from the previous quarter, reflecting the overall negative trend in prices. The quarter-ending price for Calcium Chloride in Japan stood at USD 178/MT CFR Osaka, indicating a stable to negative pricing environment. Notable disruptions or plant shutdowns were reported in the region during the quarter.
Europe
The Q3 2024 period for Calcium Chloride in the European region witnessed a decline in prices, attributed to several factors influencing the market dynamics as the prices increased in first month of Quarter but thereafter declined throughout Q3 2024. The market faced downward pressure due to demand from international markets, ample stock variability impacting trading costs, and weak performance in the construction sector thus leading to fewer downstream inquires. Additionally, reduced import prices from China and lower natural gas prices further contributed to the price decrease. In the Netherlands specifically, the market saw significant changes, with prices almost stable from the previous quarter. The correlation in price changes between the first and second half of the quarter showed a decline of 2%. This decreasing trend aligns with the overall negative sentiment in the market, marked by reduced demand, excess inventories, and bearish trading conditions. The quarter ended with a price of USD 224/MT of Calcium Chloride FD Rotterdam, reflecting the prevailing downward pricing environment.
South America
In Q3 2024, the South American region witnessed a increase in Calcium Chloride prices at end of quarter. With mixed trends seen in Quarter, with Brazil experiencing the most significant price changes. Various factors influenced this trend, including excess market inventories, however, the prices pf imports from international markets have increased leading to prices of stocks, and seasonal fluctuations. Supply chain disruptions and rising transportation costs added complexity to the pricing environment, leading to downward pressure on prices. The decrease in prices can also be attributed to lower government spending on infrastructure projects, impacting demand for Calcium Chloride. Additionally, logistical issues and supply chain disruptions affected the availability of the product, contributing to the price rise. In Brazil specifically, the market saw a positive correlation in price changes, with a 1% increase from the previous quarter. The quarter-ending price for Calcium Chloride (74-77% Tech Grade) CFR Santos Port in Brazil stood at USD 247/MT, reflecting the overall decreasing sentiment in the pricing environment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the average Calcium Chloride price for Q2 2025?
USA: USD 349/MT DEL Texas; China: USD 212/MT FOB Qingdao; Brazil: USD 289/MT CFR Santos.
2. Why did Calcium Chloride prices change entering Q3 2025?
Soft construction activity in China and Brazil, port congestion, and conservative buying cycles weighed on prices, while the USA held firm due to infrastructure and industrial brine demand.
3. Who are the top Calcium Chloride producers globally?
Leading suppliers include TETRA Technologies, Occidental Chemical, Solvay, Qingdao Huadong, Ward Chemical, and Tangshan Sanyou Group.
4. What is the Calcium Chloride Price Forecast for Q3 2025?
Prices are projected to stabilize across all reported regions, with mild upside possible if infrastructure projects advance and logistical disruptions ease.
