In March 2025, Sodium Tetraborate prices are expected to continue to decline with limited signs of downstream demand recovery. The overall market sentiments in the region remain cautious as downstream buyers are likely to struggle with oversupply and restricted new orders. While some seasonal surges in detergent and agriculture-related consumption may support the Sodium Tetraborate market temporarily.

Sodium Tetraborate prices in February 2025 in Asia exhibited a dip in the line of weak demand and steady supply conditions. The constant dip in the feedstock Soda Ash prices also led to downward pressure on the Sodium Tetraborate. Meanwhile, weakened market activity in the key downstream sectors, particularly glass and ceramics caused the downturn in the Sodium Tetraborate prices.

Manufacturers in February 2025, faced stable production levels, in the line of limited buying sentiments from the end-users and high level of stocks. Moreover, the consistent decline in the freight costs in February 2025 added to the bearish market condition in the regional market. Efficient port operations in the region, such as in India, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPA) ensured the consistent momentum of the chemicals and raw materials preventing any logistical disruptions. Steady output and eased cost of inflow of imports led to a surplus supplied market. Meanwhile, limited sales pressure led to low price levels.

The demand from detergent and fertilizers remained stable and remained insufficient to offset the weak glass sector performance in the Sodium tetraborate market. The Market conditions are influenced by the Soda Ash price decline and the slow performance of the glass industry in the APAC region. The oversupply of glass products due to reduced infrastructure and construction demand in major economies has resulted in the weak consumption of Sodium Tetraborate. Thus, increasing glass inventory levels discouraged bulk purchases, and resulted in cautious procurement activities amongst the Sodium Tetraborate traders during the mid-March 2025.

In March 2025, market participants may adopt output control strategies to prevent further price increases. Additionally, the absence of potential supply chain-related disruptions and steady raw material costs is likely to impact the Sodium Tetraborate market. Moreover, the prevailing sluggish demand fundamentals may lead to a steady decline in the Sodium Tetraborate prices in the coming months.

As per ChemAnalyst, Overall, the Asian Sodium Tetraborate market remains in a supply-demand imbalance, with downstream industries awaiting signs of improvement before increasing procurement. Market participants are likely to remain cautious about the limiting downturn in the glass sector and broader economic conditions to gauge potential recovery trends in the sodium tetraborate market.