For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the USA, the Calcium Chloride Price Index fell by 0.39% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting balanced supply.
• The average Calcium Chloride price for the quarter was approximately USD 344.33/MT, based on transactions.
• Calcium Chloride Spot Price remained subdued due to balanced inventories and weak seasonal de-icing demand.
• Calcium Chloride Production Cost Trend showed upward pressure from higher diesel and regional freight expenses.
• Calcium Chloride Demand Outlook anticipates municipal pre-winter stocking may firm procurement despite muted private construction.
• Calcium Chloride Price Forecast remains stable-to-soft unless supply disruptions or feedstock cost spikes are expected.
• Calcium Chloride Price Index volatility was low, balanced production and limited export activity stabilized offers.
• Domestic plants operated reliably, inventories adequate; Price Index responses stayed muted despite logistic cost pressures.
Why did the price of Calcium Chloride change in September 2025 in North America?
• Balanced domestic supply and steady manufacturing output limited upward price movement despite localized freight increases.
• Seasonal softness in de-icing and private construction reduced spot procurement and pressured Price Index downward.
• Higher diesel and transport costs raised production expenses, offsetting downward pressure from restrained industrial demand.
APAC
• In Japan, the Calcium Chloride Price Index fell by 12.06% quarter-over-quarter, driven by inventory destocking.
• The average Calcium Chloride price for the quarter was approximately USD 141.00/MT according to sources.
• Calcium Chloride Spot Price softened as ample imports and competitive regional offers pressured domestic offers.
• The Calcium Chloride Price Forecast suggests limited upside absent stronger export demand or seasonal restocking.
• Calcium Chloride Production Cost Trend provided modest support from limestone, but failed to sustain offers.
• Calcium Chloride Demand Outlook remains muted as construction procurement and de-icing needs stayed subdued domestically.
• Calcium Chloride Price Index was amplified by high inventories, weak exports, and cautious restocking practices.
• Domestic plants operated reliably, limiting supply shocks, while downstream drying and oilfield demand remained muted overall across regions.
Why did the price of Calcium Chloride change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Ample imports and competitive regional offers expanded supply, prompting sellers to lower offers, reduce inventories.
• Weak construction procurement and minimal de-icing demand curtailed offtake, causing buyers to postpone bulk purchases.
• Stable freight and smooth ports lowered logistics costs, while feedstock trends provided modest margin support.
Europe
• In Netherlands, the Calcium Chloride Price Index fell by 0.58% quarter-over-quarter, reflecting modest demand weakness.
• The average Calcium Chloride price for the quarter was approximately USD 228.33/MT delivered Rotterdam locally.
• Calcium Chloride Spot Price softened during August amid balanced inventories and muted construction-driven bulk purchasing.
• Calcium Chloride Price Forecast suggests limited upside before Q4 as pre-winter restocking gradually supports offers.
• Calcium Chloride Production Cost Trend remained benign; stable lime and hydrochloric acid costs limited pressures.
• Calcium Chloride Demand Outlook anticipates Q4 recovery supported by de-icing restocking and higher infrastructure procurement.
• Inventory levels in Rotterdam remained comfortable, pressure on offers persisted due to cautious distributor purchasing.
• Stable operating rates and no major outages supported exports, limiting Calcium Chloride Price Index volatility.
Why did the price of Calcium Chloride change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Reduced construction and seasonal de-icing demand weighed on spot offtake, softening Rotterdam transactional activity volumes.
• Stable feedstock costs muted cost-push, while elevated transport and labor costs partially offset downward pressure.
• Balanced inventories and cautious distributor procurement restrained spot buying, delaying stronger recovery until pre-winter stocking.
South America
• In Brazil, the Calcium Chloride Price Index fell by 10.6% quarter-over-quarter, driven by ample imports.
• The average Calcium Chloride price for the quarter was approximately USD 186.00/MT, CFR Santos port baseline.
• Calcium Chloride Spot Price moderated as abundant Chinese imports significantly reduced landed CFR Santos offers.
• Calcium Chloride Price Forecast indicates mild volatility driven by seasonal demand shifts and freight dynamics.
• Calcium Chloride Production Cost Trend remained stable as limestone and hydrochloric acid feedstock costs subdued.
• Calcium Chloride Demand Outlook signals moderate recovery tied to infrastructure spending and agriculture seasonal cycles.
• Calcium Chloride Price Index weakness reflected cautious importer procurement and elevated financing costs limiting uptake.
• Domestic inventories remained ample while export demand was muted, keeping spot offers and flows pressured.
Why did the price of Calcium Chloride change in September 2025 in South America?
• Ample imports from China, USA, Italy increased landed availability, applying downward pressure on September offers.
• Soft procurement sentiment and high financing costs curtailed forward buying, reducing spot and contract demand.
• Stable port operations at Santos, easing freight premiums improved import competitiveness, keeping domestic offers subdued.
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.
