| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Carbonate | China | FOB | USD 1,261.12/MT | July 2026 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | India | CIF | USD 1,368.12/MT | July 2026 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | USA | CIF | USD 1,448.12/MT | July 2026 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | Germany | CIF | USD 1,395.12/MT | July 2026 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | Canada | CIF | USD 1,458.12/MT | July 2026 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | China | FOB | USD 1,204.71/MT | June 2026 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | India | CIF | USD 1,292.71/MT | June 2026 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | USA | CIF | USD 1,359.71/MT | June 2026 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | Germany | CIF | USD 1,325.71/MT | June 2026 |
| Magnesium Carbonate | Canada | CIF | USD 1,359.71/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
In China, the average price of Magnesium Carbonate stood at ~USD 1,205/MT (FOB) in June. Chinese conditions remained comparatively soft during Q2 as ample domestic availability and weaker non-metallic mineral activity limited supplier pricing power. Official producer data showed manufacture of non-metallic mineral products declining 5.1% year on year in May, indicating subdued conditions across related industrial markets. Lower building-material and non-metal input costs partly offset increases in fuel and power expenses, helping Chinese producers maintain competitive export offers. Magnesium Carbonate in India was assessed at an average of ~USD 1,293/MT (CIF) in June. Indian values remained above Chinese export levels because of freight, import and handling costs, while steady pharmaceutical, rubber and industrial demand provided support. Buyers nevertheless maintained controlled inventories as regional availability remained adequate.
Europe
In Germany, Magnesium Carbonate averaged ~USD 1,326/MT (CIF) in June. European market conditions remained firm despite relatively weak industrial demand. Energy and freight costs continued to support conversion and replacement expenses, while disruption to global gas and shipping flows increased uncertainty for energy-intensive mineral processors. Demand from refractories and broader industrial applications remained subdued, limiting producers' ability to implement stronger increases. According to Eurostat, euro-area retail volumes declined 0.4% month on month in April, indicating cautious consumer activity that also restrained demand across some downstream non-food applications. Stable pharmaceutical and specialty-material consumption nevertheless prevented a meaningful decline.
North America
The average price of Magnesium Carbonate in the USA came in at ~USD 1,360/MT (CIF) in June. North American conditions remained comparatively firm as processing, freight and energy costs supported landed values. Broader industrial input inflation strengthened during May, increasing cost pressure for mineral-based products. Demand from pharmaceuticals, food additives, rubber, plastics and specialty chemicals remained steady, but manufacturers avoided aggressive stockbuilding because downstream activity was uneven. Adequate import availability also prevented a sharper increase.
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According to Procurement Resource, magnesium carbonate prices are expected to remain stable to slightly firm, with energy and freight costs providing support while adequate supply and cautious industrial demand limit stronger gains.
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Asia
In Asia, magnesium carbonate prices were stable to firm during Q1’26. China’s magnesium chain saw firmer sentiment due to limited spot availability, stronger fuel costs, and producer reluctance to accept low-priced orders. Feedstock pressure came from magnesite, magnesium oxide, magnesium compounds, thermal coal, and power costs. The Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption raised freight and fuel-risk sentiment, but the impact was indirect rather than supply-specific. Downstream demand from rubber, plastics, pharma, and food-grade applications stayed steady, supporting firm offers.
Europe
In Europe, magnesium carbonate prices were stable to firm, mainly due to import dependence and higher delivered-cost risk. European buyers remained exposed to freight, energy, and shipping uncertainty after the Strait of Hormuz disruption. Demand from pharma, rubber, plastic additives, and industrial uses stayed moderate, but buyers avoided heavy restocking. This kept the market firm without a sharp price rally.
North America
In North America, magnesium carbonate prices stayed supported by import reliance and higher logistics costs. Buyers remained exposed to China-origin magnesium compounds and international freight movement. Demand from agriculture, industrial chemicals, rubber, plastics, and pharmaceutical applications remained steady. The main support came from replacement-cost pressure rather than strong demand growth.
Magnesium carbonate is a white salt with high thermal stability and low solubility in water. At high temperatures, the salt dissociates into magnesium oxide and carbon dioxide and it is this property is well suited for its usage as a refractory material. Due to its slightly alkaline pH, the salt is often used as an antacid. Along with this, its absorbent properties make its application base much more diverse. The salt also finds applications in the food and pharmaceutical industries in addition to the production processes of rubber, plastics, and other composite materials.
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In the first step of this synthesis, magnesium oxide salt is mixed with water. This liquid mixture is then saturated by passing carbon dioxide over it. In the subsequent steps, the solution is heated to obtain precipitates of magnesium carbonate which are then separated and purified to obtain the end product.
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