Metakaolin Prices Index: Trend, Chart, News, Graph, Demand, Forecast
The North American Metakaolin market witnessed a downward trend throughout Q1 2025, primarily due to ample supply and subdued demand from the construction sector. In January, U.S. supply levels were well-maintained, supported by strategic inventory planning and favorable freight rates, even as shipments from China faced temporary reductions during the Spring Festival. Demand remained weak, constrained by seasonal construction slowdowns, adverse weather conditions, and elevated borrowing costs, which discouraged capital expenditure and delayed project financing. Some demand support emerged from federal investments in energy and data infrastructure projects, while short-term stockpiling ahead of anticipated tariffs on Chinese imports provided a temporary lift. In February, supply stability continued as suppliers benefited from lower logistics costs, though the global oversupply intensified due to increased production by Asian exporters. Despite a marginal improvement in cons...