Magnesium Powder Price Trend and Forecast
North America
During Q3 of 2022, Magnesium
Powder values for both Magnesium Stearate and Magnesium Oxide decreased in the
North American region. Magnesium Oxide prices decreased from $457/mt to $420/mt
from July to September, while Magnesium
Stearate prices dropped from $3130/mt to $2830/mt. Due to the heat wave
and power shortage, numerous production facilities in China were forced to
close during H2 of Q3, and various manufacturing plants went under maintenance,
which had a detrimental impact on US trade for Magnesium Powder. Many
businesses and industries in the US blamed a variety of problems for the
decline in demand, including the long-term effects of high inflation, supply
constraints, high-interest rates, and increased uncertainty about the direction
of the economy.
APAC
In the Asia Pacific region, the
market trend of Magnesium Powder showcased a downward trajectory with Magnesium
Oxide (Food Grade) and Magnesium Stearate (FCC) FOB Shenzhen prices falling
from $2600/mt and $2595/mt to $1820/mt and $1890/mt from July to September,
respectively, in Q3 2022. Low raw material costs, changes in consumer spending,
and sluggish end-user sector demand are just a few of the factors that have
influenced this price pattern. During the first half, several suppliers only placed
orders for immediate use due to the weak offtakes and underwhelming downstream
demand. However, after the shutdown, many vitamin manufacturing facilities
underwent maintenance, which had an impact on the availability of Melatonin for
both domestic and foreign suppliers. This occurred in the final week of July.
Extreme weather and power outages both have a severe impact on China's market
dynamics.
Europe
Magnesium
Powder prices in Germany fell from $/MT to $MT from July to September,
indicating a downward trend for the third quarter of 2022. Logistics issues
spurred on by persistent transit delays and lengthy port congestion made
Germany's economic downturn this quarter worse. The commercial climate in
Europe has gotten worse as a result of China's ongoing port restrictions, as
well as the unrest in Russia and Ukraine. End-user industry offtakes were low
to constant throughout this quarter in terms of demand.
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