Global Float Glass Prices Outlook – Q2 2026

Stainless Steel Price Analysis 2026 indicates a broadly firm pricing environment during the second quarter, supported by steady industrial consumption, higher alloying and energy costs, and controlled mill output in several major producing regions.

Potash Price Analysis 2026 showed a differentiated regional pricing structure, with quotations ranging from USD 333/MT in Jordan to USD 402/MT in the USA.

Precipitated Silica Price Analysis 2026 indicates a firm regional pricing structure during Q2, with values ranging from USD 1050/MT in China to USD 1400/MT in Japan.

Cement Prices in 2026 showed a wide regional spread during Q2, reflecting differences in construction demand, production costs, energy expenses, and freight conditions.

Wheat Starch Prices 2026 showed a wide regional spread in Q2, with India recording the highest assessed value at USD 1138/MT and South Korea the lowest at USD 515/MT.

Activated Carbon Prices 2026 show a wide regional price spread in Q2, reflecting differences in feedstock costs, production economics, freight, and downstream demand.

Antimony Trioxide Prices showed a firm and highly differentiated regional structure in Q2 2026, with benchmarks ranging from USD 34,461/MT in China to USD 56,756/MT in the UK.

Caustic Soda Prices 2026 showed a predominantly softer direction across the five tracked markets during Q2, with the combined market average declining 1.75% from USD 388.8/MT in Q1 to USD 382/MT in Q2.

Biodiesel Prices showed a mixed but predominantly firm regional direction in the latest August 2026 assessment, with Northeast Asia, Europe, and North America recording increases, while South America moved lower.