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May 26th, 2025

Sodium Hexametaphosphate Prices Index: Market Analysis, Trend, News, Graph and Demand

Sodium Hexametaphosphate (SHMP) is a key industrial chemical widely used across multiple industries, including detergents, water treatment, food processing, ceramics, and oil drilling. In recent months, the global market for SHMP has seen significant price fluctuations influenced by raw material costs, demand trends, regional economic conditions, and logistical factors. As of Q1 2025, SHMP prices generally recorded a downward trajectory across major regions, reflecting the complex interplay of supply-demand dynamics and broader macroeconomic pressures. This decline, while varying by geography, was largely driven by sluggish industrial activity, inventory overhangs, and cautious procurement behavior among downstream buyers.

In the United States, SHMP prices fell on a quarter-over-quarter basis. The cost of phosphoric acid, a crucial feedstock in SHMP production, softened in the early part of the quarter, easing overall manufacturing costs. However, this cost benefit was not enough to support price stability as demand from key end-use sectors such as household and industrial cleaning remained tepid. Seasonal cold weather in North America reduced cleaning product usage, and post-holiday destocking further weakened offtake. Despite mid-quarter restocking by detergent manufacturers preparing for spring-cleaning campaigns, overall demand was insufficient to counterbalance prevailing bearish sentiment. Toward the end of the quarter, feedstock prices dipped again, but buyers remained conservative in their purchasing strategies, opting to draw down existing inventories amid ongoing uncertainty in trade policy and economic outlook.

In the Asia-Pacific region, SHMP prices declined by approximately 3.5% in Q1 2025 compared to the previous quarter. The start of the year was marked by seasonal headwinds, particularly reduced manufacturing activity ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays. This slowdown significantly impacted demand from downstream industries such as detergents and surfactants, leading to higher inventory levels and added price pressure. Although production remained stable and logistics operations were efficient, the lack of strong buying interest limited any positive momentum in the market. Midway through the quarter, prices rebounded slightly as manufacturing resumed post-holiday and downstream sectors began their spring production cycles. Consumer retail activity also improved, injecting some optimism into the market. Nevertheless, inflation concerns and cautious inventory management prevented a robust recovery. By quarter-end, market conditions stabilized, with phosphoric acid prices rising marginally. However, this had minimal impact on SHMP pricing due to ample raw material availability and a measured pace of demand growth. Notably, China saw the steepest price drop in the region, with Q1 closing prices settling around USD 1058 per metric ton FOB Qingdao.

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In Europe, the SHMP market mirrored similar trends, posting a 6.6% decline in prices over the quarter. At the beginning of Q1 2025, economic conditions remained challenging, with weak industrial output and conservative procurement behavior dampening demand across the detergent and cleaning sectors. Despite a steady flow of imports from Asia, manufacturing contraction and sluggish end-user consumption kept sentiment bearish. Around mid-quarter, there was a brief price increase as rising inflation pushed up import costs, and post-Lunar New Year trade flows improved. This period also saw a slight uptick in demand from surfactant manufacturers, offering short-lived relief to suppliers. However, persistent logistical challenges and continued weakness in export markets limited the upside potential. Toward the end of the quarter, prices resumed their decline as the expected seasonal demand boost failed to materialize fully. Buyers maintained a cautious stance, wary of overstocking amid ongoing economic uncertainty. The Netherlands recorded the sharpest quarterly price drop, closing at approximately USD 1170 per metric ton CFR Rotterdam.

In the Middle East and Africa (MEA), SHMP prices registered a 3.3% decline compared to Q4 2024. The regional market faced consistent supply from Chinese exporters, supported by lower freight rates, which kept material availability high throughout the quarter. Despite some early-quarter stockpiling ahead of the Lunar New Year, downstream demand remained lackluster, particularly from detergent and industrial sectors, contributing to elevated inventories and softening prices. As the quarter progressed, seasonal demand recovery began to take shape with the onset of spring production cycles, particularly within the surfactant segment. This led to modest price increases in certain sub-markets, helping stabilize overall market conditions. However, by the end of the quarter, demand weakened again as buyers reverted to conservative purchasing patterns, preferring to use existing stocks rather than commit to new orders. Consistent imports and low shipping costs continued to support the supply side, but limited fresh demand meant prices lacked upward momentum. The UAE experienced the most notable decline in the region, with quarter-end prices settling at USD 1121 per metric ton CFR Jebel Ali.

Overall, the global Sodium Hexametaphosphate market in Q1 2025 was shaped by a combination of oversupply, uneven demand recovery, and cautious market behavior. While raw material costs offered some relief to producers, they were insufficient to offset broader weaknesses in consumption and industrial activity. As a result, prices in most key regions trended downward or remained flat. Looking ahead, market participants are expected to keep a close watch on feedstock price movements, geopolitical developments, and the pace of recovery in downstream sectors. If economic conditions stabilize and end-user demand improves, SHMP prices may see a more sustained recovery in the coming quarters. Until then, cautious procurement and balanced inventory strategies are likely to remain dominant themes in the global SHMP market.

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