For the Quarter Ending December 2025
Quartz Silica Prices in North America
- In the United States, the Quartz Silica Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by increased production costs and robust industrial activity.
- Quartz Silica production costs experienced upward pressure in Q4 2025, influenced by a 3.0% year-over-year PPI increase in November 2025.
- Demand for Quartz Silica saw an uptick in Q4 2025, supported by a 2.0% year-over-year rise in industrial production in December 2025.
- Natural gas feedstock costs surged in Q4 2025, significantly contributing to increased operational expenses for Quartz Silica producers.
- Industrial electricity costs increased in November 2025, further elevating overall production expenses for Quartz Silica.
- Total construction spending experienced an uptick in October 2025, bolstering demand for Quartz Silica in building materials.
- Nonresidential construction starts surged in October 2025, particularly for data centers, indicating strong industrial demand.
- Consumer confidence declined to 89.1 in December 2025, potentially tempering future demand for Quartz Silica in consumer-driven applications.
Why did the price of Quartz Silica change in December 2025 in North America?
- Industrial electricity costs increased in November 2025, raising Quartz Silica production expenses.
- A 2.7% year-over-year CPI increase in December 2025 elevated overall raw material and labor costs.
- Robust industrial production, up 2.0% year-over-year in December 2025, supported demand for Quartz Silica.
Quartz Silica Prices in APAC
- In China, the Quartz Silica Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, driven by strengthening production costs and industrial activity. The price settled in Asia was 158 USD/MT in Q4 2025.
- Quartz Silica production costs increased in Q4 2025, as thermal coal prices surged in November and strengthened in December 2025.
- Demand for Quartz Silica was robust in Q4 2025, fueled by expanding high-tech manufacturing and solar photovoltaic sectors.
- Industrial production grew by 5.2% in December 2025, and the Manufacturing Index expanded, supporting Quartz Silica demand.
- Weak consumer demand, with 0.8% CPI and 0.9% retail sales growth in December 2025, tempered overall market sentiment.
- Producer prices declined by 1.9% in December 2025, reflecting challenging pricing environments for Quartz Silica consumers.
- Raw material inventories for Quartz Silica production declined in October and November 2025, with a narrowing trend in December.
- The Quartz Silica Price Forecast suggests stable to slightly rising prices, influenced by cost pressures and industrial demand.
Why did the price of Quartz Silica change in December 2025 in APAC?
- Rising thermal coal prices in November and December 2025 increased Quartz Silica production costs.
- Strong industrial production, up 5.2% in December 2025, boosted demand from manufacturing sectors.
- Weak consumer spending, with 0.9% retail sales growth in December 2025, limited demand.
Quartz Silica Prices in Europe
- In Germany, the Quartz Silica Price Index remained stable quarter-over-quarter in Q4 2025, as rising production costs balanced industrial deflation.
- Quartz Silica production costs increased in 2025, influenced by a 1.8% CPI rise in December 2025 and elevated electricity prices.
- Demand for Quartz Silica was supported by a 0.8% rise in industrial production in October 2025.
- German construction production strengthened significantly in October 2025, positively impacting Quartz Silica demand.
- Retail sales increased by 0.8% in October 2025, indirectly supporting Quartz Silica demand in consumer goods.
- A low unemployment rate of 3.8% in November 2025 supported consumer spending and Quartz Silica demand.
- Weakened German exports in November 2025 impacted overall industrial activity and Quartz Silica trade flows.
- Consumer confidence declined by 12.0% in December 2025, dampening demand for Quartz Silica in some end-use sectors.
Why did the price of Quartz Silica change in December 2025 in Europe?
- Increased carbon costs and persistently high electricity prices in 2025 raised Quartz Silica production expenses.
- A 2.5% decline in producer prices in December 2025 exerted downward pressure on Quartz Silica prices.
- Strengthened industrial production in October 2025, up 0.8%, supported Quartz Silica demand.
For the Quarter Ending September 2025
North America
- In United States, the Quartz Silica Price Index rose quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by robust demand and increasing production costs.
- Production costs for Quartz Silica trended upward due to higher natural gas and wholesale power prices in Q3 2025.
- Demand outlook was bullish from surging specialized chip and accelerated solar module procurement in Q3 2025.
- Industrial production increased marginally by 0.1% year-over-year in September 2025, indicating subdued overall manufacturing growth.
- CPI rose 3.0% in September 2025, and PPI increased 2.6% in August 2025, impacting costs.
- Retail sales grew strongly by 5.42% year-over-year in September 2025, indirectly supporting demand for Quartz Silica end products.
- Consumer confidence declined to 94.2 in September 2025, suggesting potential dampening of future consumer-driven demand.
- Quartz Silica price trends suggest continued upward pressure, influenced by sustained energy cost increases and specific sector demand.
Why did the price of Quartz Silica change in September 2025 in North America?
- Production costs rose from upward natural gas spot prices and higher wholesale power in Q3 2025.
- Demand increased from surging specialized chip and accelerated solar module procurement in Q3 2025.
- Inflationary pressures from CPI at 3.0% and PPI at 2.6% impacted overall supply costs.
APAC
- In China, the Quartz Silica Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, influenced by deflationary pressures.
- The Quartz Silica Price Forecast suggests continued downward pressure due to persistent negative CPI and PPI in September 2025.
- Quartz Silica Production Cost Trend saw relief from lower producer prices, as PPI declined 2.3% year-on-year in September 2025.
- Quartz Silica Demand Outlook was mixed, with electronics strengthening but construction weakening considerably in Q3 2025.
- Industrial production grew 6.5% year-on-year in September 2025, providing some support for Quartz Silica demand.
- Retail sales grew 3.0% year-on-year in September 2025, indirectly boosting demand for finished goods.
- The Manufacturing Index contracting in September 2025 indicated reduced new orders, impacting overall demand.
- Unemployment at 5.2% and consumer confidence at 89.6 in September 2025 indirectly dampened overall demand.
- Mining industry output expanded in Q3 2025, contributing to Quartz Silica supply dynamics.
Why did the price of Quartz Silica change in September 2025 in APAC?
- Deflationary pressures, with CPI falling 0.3% in September 2025, reduced consumer purchasing power.
- Weak industrial demand, evidenced by PPI declining 2.3% in September 2025, pressured producer prices.
- Manufacturing Index contracting in September 2025 signaled reduced new orders and industrial activity.
Europe
- In Germany, the Quartz Silica Price Index fell quarter-over-quarter in Q3 2025, driven by weak industrial demand.
- Producer prices declined by 1.7% in September 2025, easing Quartz Silica production costs due to lower energy.
- Germany's industrial production decreased by 1.0% in September 2025, signaling reduced raw material demand.
- The Manufacturing Index showed a contracting trend in Q3 2025, indicating a broad slowdown in manufacturing activity.
- Weakened construction sector demand in Q3 2025 significantly impacted Quartz Silica consumption.
- Industrial electricity remained elevated, while natural gas prices trended downward within Q3 2025, affecting costs.
- The Consumer Price Index increased by 2.4% in September 2025, raising general operational costs for producers.
- The automotive sector's output rebounded sharply in September 2025, providing a modest positive demand signal.
Why did the price of Quartz Silica change in September 2025 in Europe?
- Industrial production in Germany declined 1.0% in September 2025, reducing overall Quartz Silica demand.
- Producer prices fell 1.7% in September 2025, easing production costs due to lower energy.
- The Manufacturing Index contracted in Q3 2025, reflecting broad industrial slowdown and demand.
