For the Quarter Ending March 2023
North America
During the first quarter of 2023, the Fly Ash market in the United States witnessed a decrease in prices. This decline was mainly attributed to reduced demand from downstream industries, particularly the construction sector, which was grappling with a shortage of labor. The decrease in demand for construction products had a direct impact on Fly Ash prices. In February and March, the value of Fly Ash experienced respective declines of approximately 5% and 3%. The price decline during the final two months of the quarter was primarily influenced by the smooth and cost-effective importation of Fly Ash from Canada, Mexico, and China. These imports further influenced the prevailing price trends. However, in January 2023, the price of Fly Ash increased due to a rise in commodity prices in the global market, which affected the importation of the product into the country. As a result, by the end of the quarter, the price of Fly Ash in the US market stabilized at around USD 93 per metric ton.
APAC
During the first quarter of 2023, the Asian market experienced a decline in the price of Fly Ash. This drop was attributed to reduced demand for the product in the international market, despite a surplus in supply. In India, the price of Fly Ash decreased by approximately 2% and 3% in the first two months of the quarter, as global demand for the product declined and affected pricing dynamics. However, in March 2023, the price increased by around 2.7% due to a rise in demand from the construction industry. Similarly, in other Asian countries like China, the price of Fly Ash also declined, with decreases of around 8% and 4.5% in January and February, respectively. These declines were influenced by an approximately 8% and 4% decrease in the price of coal, which serves as a feedstock in the Chinese market. Furthermore, in March 2023, the price of Fly Ash increased by approximately 4.5% due to a surge in demand from the construction sector and an increased price of coal, which rose by 4.5% during that month of the quarter.
Europe
During Q1 of 2023, the construction sector in Europe witnessed a surge in demand for Fly Ash, despite the region maintaining a steady supply. This situation resulted in a price hike for Fly Ash in the European market throughout Q1. In Germany specifically, the price of Fly Ash experienced an increase of around 13%, with January and February of 2023 seeing a respective rise of 6%. This price escalation can be attributed to the growing demand for Fly Ash in the construction industry as construction activities gained momentum in Europe following the winter season. However, in March 2023, the price of Fly Ash stabilized as the demand and supply reached a balanced state.
