| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argon | China | FOB | USD 695.30/MT | August 2026 |
| Argon | India | CIF | USD 786.09/MT | August 2026 |
| Argon | USA | CIF | USD 808.18/MT | August 2026 |
| Argon | Germany | CIF | USD 808.89/MT | August 2026 |
| Argon | Canada | CIF | USD 861.30/MT | August 2026 |
| Argon | China | FOB | USD 675.30/MT | July 2026 |
| Argon | India | CIF | USD 782.11/MT | July 2026 |
| Argon | USA | CIF | USD 862.79/MT | July 2026 |
| Argon | Germany | CIF | USD 808.93/MT | July 2026 |
| Argon | Canada | CIF | USD 872.30/MT | July 2026 |
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In China, the average price of Argon rose from ~USD 675.30/MT (FOB) in July to ~USD 695.30/MT in August, an increase of ~3%. India edged up slightly from ~USD 782.11/MT (CIF) to ~USD 786.09/MT during the same period. Overall, the market followed a strong upward trend through most of the quarter, before a correction in late September. Chinese liquid argon prices accelerated in July and surged in late August and some producers raised quotes sharply in a single day. Supply was the main driver. Because argon is a by-product of air separation, output cannot be raised on its own, and maintenance at major producers, summer heat forcing plants to run at lower loads, and petrochemical run cuts all reduced availability. Producer inventories were low, and some suppliers held back sales. Demand stayed firm, supported by welding and stainless steel, while expansion in AI chips and memory production raised the use of high-purity argon. However, prices fell noticeably after mid-September as producers cleared stocks ahead of the National Day holiday, and Indian import values rose only modestly.
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According to Procurement Resource, in the near term, argon prices are likely to ease further as plants return from maintenance and cooler weather improves output, though semiconductor demand should limit sharp declines.
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In China, argon prices increased marginally from ~USD 674.73/MT in April to ~USD 675.00/MT in June, as balanced industrial demand offset supply-chain pressures. In India, prices rose from ~USD 724.73/MT to ~USD 763.00/MT during Q2'26, showing a ~5.3% increase, reflecting stronger manufacturing demand and higher energy-related production costs. Argon availability remained dependent on cryogenic air-separation-unit utilization because it is recovered alongside oxygen and nitrogen. Global manufacturing supply constraints and transportation disruptions increased sensitivity to energy-intensive industrial inputs. Asia remained supported by metal processing, electronics and semiconductor applications, while steel fabrication and welding sustained industrial consumption. Europe faced logistics and manufacturing disruptions that raised supply-chain pressure, whereas North American demand remained linked to aerospace, welding, metal fabrication and high-purity applications.
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According to Procurement Resource, argon prices are likely to remain firm-to-stable, with industrial utilization, energy costs and logistics conditions determining regional price movements.
Argon is a chemical element in the eighteen group of the periodic table. It is a noble gas, the third most abundant gas in earth's atmosphere, besides Nitrogen and Oxygen. It is an odorless and colorless gas that does not react with other substances, has low thermal conductivity, and forms a few compounds under extreme conditions.
Argon is used whenever an inert atmosphere is required, like during the production of titanium, to shield the weld area, and in incandescent light bulbs to keep the filament from corroding due to oxygen. Argon has also been used as a surgical instrument in the medical field. Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) is a non-contact technique that uses high-frequency argon plasma stimulation to cauterize surrounding tissues and control bleeding around surgical sites through coagulation.
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Argon is industrially extracted from liquid air in a cryogenic air separation unit employing fractional distillation. The atmospheric nitrogen is heated using hot calcium or magnesium and a nitride is formed, leaving behind a small amount of Argon.
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