China’s Antimony Market in 2025: Weak Demand, But Tight Supply to Keep Prices High

China Antimony Export Restrictions and Substitution Pressure Weigh on Demand China’s antimony market is expected to face weak demand in 2025. Export restrictions, substitution pressures, and slowing solar glass industry growth will reduce consumption. However, global resource depletion and concentrate shortages will continue to tighten supply. These factors will limit the potential for a significant price drop. Since late August 2024, 99.65% grade antimony metal prices in China have dropped slightly from Yn164,000/t to Yn140,000-142,000/t ex-works. This reflects the impact of export controls t...