Fused Silica Price Index, Trend, Chart, News, Demand & Forecast
Fused silica prices in North America edged slightly lower quarter-over-quarter in Q2 2025, as steady supply and subdued downstream demand weighed on market momentum. Supply-side conditions remained reliable, with energy and feedstock costs stable and production largely uninterrupted. Imports combined with domestic output ensured consistent availability, offsetting occasional maintenance downtime at specialty glass plants and preventing any material tightness. Demand from core sectors—including semiconductor manufacturing, automotive glass, and specialty optics—remained muted, with many buyers delaying restocking amid cautious investment strategies. Even with support initiatives like the federally funded CHIPS Act, which promotes capacity expansion for high-purity fused silica, overall market sentiment remained conservative. Consequently, North America’s fused silica market exhibited a weak-to-stable price environment in Q2, characterized by oversupply and restrained demand...