Chemical Market Research Report

The global boron market entered a period of pronounced price softening in 2025, reflecting uneven industrial recovery, subdued construction activity, and evolving trade flows across major consuming regions. Boron, a critical industrial mineral widely used in glass manufacturing, ceramics, detergents, agriculture, fiberglass insulation, and high-tech applications such as electric vehicles and renewable energy systems, remains closely tied to macroeconomic and sectoral demand cycles. Recent quarterly data from the Boron Price Index across North America, Asia-Pacific (APAC), and Europe highlights a clear downward trend in pricing. While the magnitude of decline varies by region, the underlying drivers point to a common theme: weakening downstream demand amid cautious purchasing behavior and inventory corrections. This article examines the quarterly price movements in the United States, China, and Spain, explores the factors influencing boron demand and supply in each region, and assesses ...