Antimony Prices Plunge as Supply Surges and Demand Weakens, Market Confidence Wanes

Published: Jun 17, 2026 13:27

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Antimony prices fell sharply last week. On the supply side, some companies faced mid-year sales performance pressure in June, forcing them to offload inventory and adding to market supply. On the demand side, end-use demand remained weak — flame retardant operating rates declined, photovoltaic glass demand contracted, and polyester operating rates slid — all of which left buying interest among downstream consumers feeble.

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