For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
• In the United States, the Diatomite Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by persistent increases in production costs.
• Diatomite production costs increased, influenced by a 3.0% CPI rise in September 2025 and strengthened industrial electricity.
• The Diatomite Price Forecast indicates upward pressure from elevated natural gas prices in September 2025.
• Diatomite demand outlook was subdued, with industrial production growing only 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025.
• Strong retail sales, up 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, indirectly supported Diatomite demand.
• Manufacturing output fluctuated in July-August 2025, affecting Diatomite demand as an industrial filler.
• Mining output experienced an uptick in August 2025, contributing to overall Diatomite supply.
• Weakening consumer confidence to 94.2 in September 2025 may temper future Diatomite demand.
• Agricultural sector profitability is anticipated to strengthen in 2025, potentially boosting Diatomite demand.
Why did the price of Diatomite change in September 2025 in North America?
• Production costs rose due to a 3.0% CPI increase in September 2025 and strengthened industrial electricity prices.
• Elevated natural gas prices in September 2025 compared to the previous year increased operational expenses.
• Mixed demand signals, including low industrial production growth and fluctuating manufacturing output, influenced pricing.
APAC
• In China, the Diatomite Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand.
• Diatomite production costs remained elevated in Q3 2025 due to high natural gas and industrial electricity prices.
• Diatomite demand outlook was mixed, with manufacturing activity contracting in July but improving by September 2025.
• China's industrial production expanded 6.5% year-over-year in September 2025, supporting Diatomite consumption.
• The Consumer Price Index declined 0.3% year-over-year in September 2025, reflecting deflation and subdued consumer demand.
• The Producer Price Index fell 2.3% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating weak industrial demand and price pressure.
• China's Manufacturing Index was contracting in September 2025, impacting new orders for industrial raw materials.
• Retail sales increased 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, offering some support for Diatomite in consumer applications.
• Diatomite price forecast suggests continued pressure from weak consumer confidence and industrial pricing trends.
Why did the price of Diatomite change in September 2025 in APAC?
• Weak industrial demand, with PPI falling 2.3% in September 2025, pressured Diatomite prices.
• Contracting manufacturing activity in September 2025 reduced new orders for Diatomite.
• Elevated natural gas costs in Q3 2025 maintained upward pressure on Diatomite production.
Europe
• In Germany, the Diatomite Price Index fell in Q3 2025, driven by easing input costs and subdued industrial demand amidst inflationary pressures.
• Diatomite production costs declined in Q3 2025, supported by a 1.7% decrease in Producer Price Index in September 2025.
• European natural gas prices showed a steady downward trend in Q3 2025, reducing energy-intensive Diatomite processing expenses.
• Diatomite demand remained subdued as the Manufacturing Index was contracting in Q3 2025, impacting industrial consumption.
• Industrial production in Germany decreased 1.0% year-over-year in September 2025, dampening overall Diatomite consumption.
• Despite a 0.2% rise in retail sales in September 2025, a 6.3% unemployment rate indicated subdued consumer confidence.
• The Diatomite Price Forecast suggests continued downward pressure from persistent weak industrial economy signals in Q3 2025.
• Construction output softened in September 2025, while automotive output surged, creating mixed demand signals.
Why did the price of Diatomite change in September 2025 in Europe?
• Producer Price Index decreased 1.7% in September 2025, lowering Diatomite production input costs.
• Industrial production declined 1.0% year-over-year in September 2025, reducing Diatomite demand.
• European natural gas prices trended downward in Q3 2025, easing energy costs for Diatomite processing.
