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| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Stearate | China | FOB | USD 1,210.04/MT | June 2026 |
| Calcium Stearate | India | CIF | USD 1,298.04/MT | June 2026 |
| Calcium Stearate | USA | CIF | USD 1,365.04/MT | June 2026 |
| Calcium Stearate | Germany | CIF | USD 1,331.04/MT | June 2026 |
| Calcium Stearate | Canada | CIF | USD 1,365.04/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
The weak downstream demand created a pessimistic outlook for calcium stearate prices in China during Q1 2024. Traders were concerned and adopted flexible selling strategies in response to the changing dynamics of the market. The overall trading environment was negatively impacted by a decrease in export volumes due to escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, which disrupted the Red Sea route. Suppliers occasionally lowered prices to stimulate orders, but this strategy yielded limited results and had minimal impact on overall price stability.
Additionally, the cost of raw materials also remained low, significantly affecting the pricing trend of calcium stearate. The downstream industries were also affected by adverse weather conditions, leading to sluggish market momentum and high inventory levels among domestic calcium stearate manufacturers.
Europe
In the early part of the first quarter, European countries saw a slow and gradual improvement in industrial activities. The downstream sectors, previously hampered by rising inflation and interest rates, stabilized and supported a stagnant trend in calcium stearate pricing. However, the trading community reduced profit margins due to falling trading activities and the import of expensive calcium stearate, escalated by the blockage of the Red Sea route and rerouting of Asian shipments via the Cape of Good Hope. This rerouting increased freight charges and delivery times significantly, limiting the growth potential of the calcium stearate market.
North America
The US calcium stearate market experienced a downturn due to high inventory levels, prompting manufacturers to reduce their price quotations. However, stable production costs were maintained due to consistent natural gas prices. Reduced downstream inquiries led traders to engage in destocking activities. Despite declining raw material prices, particularly soda ash, demand from the de-icing industry remained strong, indicating an expansion in the manufacturing sector. The stability in prices of other raw materials further contributed to saturated production costs, resulting in a slow decline in calcium stearate prices.
Analyst Insight
According to Procurement Resource, the price trend of Calcium Stearate is estimated to continue its downward trail as the key drivers of the market are likely to assert only limited support for the market.
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Calcium stearate is a white, waxy powder composed of calcium and stearic acid, known for its hydrophobic and lubricating properties. It is insoluble in water but soluble in hot alcohol and other organic solvents. Widely used as a lubricant and release agent in the plastics and rubber industries, it prevents products from sticking to molds and improves processing efficiency. In the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors, calcium stearate serves as an anti-caking agent, stabilizer, and emulsifier, enhancing the texture and stability of tablets, ointments, and creams. Additionally, it is utilized in the food industry as a flow agent in powdered products and in the construction industry as a hydrophobic agent to improve water resistance in concrete.
C36H70CaO4
Rubber Industry, Construction Industry, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Food Industry
Mittal Dhatu Rashayan Udyog, Faci Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, Kemipex, Seoul Fine Chemical Inc Co Ltd
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This saponification reaction of stearic acid and calcium oxide produces calcium stearate and water as the end product under specific reaction conditions. The final product is then separated from the mixture and dried and ground to obtain a fine powder.
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