Boron Price Index 2025: Real-Time Updates, Market Chart & Demand Outlook
The global boron market has witnessed notable shifts in pricing trends throughout 2025, shaped by dynamic changes in supply chains, end-use industry demand, and geopolitical developments. Boron, an essential metalloid used across a broad spectrum of industries including glass and ceramics, agriculture, metallurgy, and pharmaceuticals, continues to hold a critical position in industrial applications. The year began with relatively firm prices due to tight inventories and robust demand, particularly from the fiberglass and borosilicate glass sectors, driven by the construction and automotive industries. However, as Q2 unfolded, fluctuations emerged, largely influenced by uneven mining output, logistics bottlenecks, and global trade policies, which in turn affected regional price disparities. In Asia, especially China and Turkey, which are among the largest producers of boron minerals like borax and boric acid, the market exhibited moderate growth due to steady domestic consump...