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October 21st, 2024

Natural Steatite Price | Prices | Pricing | News | Database | Chart

North America

In Q2 2024, the North American Natural Steatite market faced a significant downturn, driven by a combination of economic and industry-specific challenges. The quarter was marked by reduced industrial activity, high production costs, and supply chain issues. Rising borrowing rates and sluggish manufacturing output worsened the pricing environment.

In the USA, price fluctuations were the most pronounced. The overall trend for the quarter was negative, driven by decreasing manufacturing activity, particularly in the automotive and construction sectors. Seasonality added to the slowdown, as spring typically sees reduced demand, which was further weakened by economic pressures. Prices followed a downward trend, with a year-over-year comparison revealing a notable decline. Prices also dropped 1% compared to the previous quarter, indicating a continued negative trajectory.

By the end of Q2 2024, Natural Steatite prices in the USA (CFR Houston) stood at USD 761/MT. The quarter's pricing environment was predominantly negative, driven by operational disruptions, weak demand, and broad economic challenges.

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Europe

In Q2 2024, the European Natural Steatite market saw a significant drop in prices, shaped by economic, regulatory, and supply chain factors. Persistent inflation, regulatory changes, and volatile energy costs played key roles in the market's downturn. Although the EU Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) aimed to secure and diversify strategic raw materials, the market remained heavily dependent on imports from countries like China, Türkiye, and South Africa. Rising alloy surcharges due to higher nickel and molybdenum costs further impacted market dynamics. Despite the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts aimed at stabilizing the market, these measures were insufficient to reverse the downward trend.

Germany experienced the sharpest price changes, with fluctuating energy prices and rising CO2 emissions costs driving a negative pricing environment. While demand from key sectors like automotive improved, it was not enough to offset supply-side challenges. Seasonal effects contributed to the steady price decline, with a 1% drop compared to the previous quarter. Supply chain disruptions, such as Thyssenkrupp’s capacity reduction at its Duisburg site, added to the pressure.

At the close of Q2 2024, Natural Steatite prices in Germany (CFR Hamburg) stood at USD 484/MT, underscoring the persistently negative market sentiment amid ongoing economic and regulatory difficulties.

APAC

In Q2 2024, the APAC region also experienced a sharp decline in Natural Steatite prices due to a mix of factors. Weaker demand from key industries, seasonal fluctuations, and substantial supply chain disruptions all played a role. Operational challenges among major producers led to intermittent plant shutdowns, creating a supply surplus that further pushed prices down. The broader economic downturn across the region also contributed to lower industrial activity and reduced consumption of Natural Steatite.

In Japan, the most significant price changes occurred, reflecting a strongly negative trend. Supply constraints and weak demand from the automotive and construction sectors weighed heavily on the market. Seasonal factors, coupled with typically lower industrial output during this period, exacerbated the price decline. Prices fell by 1% compared to the previous quarter, signaling a sustained bearish environment.

At the end of Q2 2024, Natural Steatite prices in Japan (CFR Osaka) stood at USD 517/MT. The overall pricing environment for the quarter remained negative, driven by weaker demand, supply chain issues, and broader economic challenges.

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