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North America The  Potassium Tetrachloroplatinate  market in North America experienced significant volatility throughout Q4 2024. October saw an initial price surge, followed by a sharp decline in November due to reduced domestic inventories and falling export prices. This downturn created profitable arbitrage opportunities for U.S. importers, prompting suppliers to adopt aggressive pricing strategies ahead of the holiday season. Demand remained notably weak in November, as industries took a cautious approach to procurement. However, December brought initial stability, supported by steady pharmaceutical sector demand, particularly for antibiotic formulations. Toward the end of the month, prices surged ahead of the holidays, driven by intensifying economic and logistical challenges. Manufacturing activity weakened substantially, with the PMI dropping to 49.4—marking the sixth consecutive month of contraction. Additional market pressures stemmed from looming disruptions, includi...