In 2023, the actual primary antimony usage in the US metal products stood at approximately 2.41 thousand metric tons. Forecasts for 2024 and 2025 project stabilization at the same level, before a slight decrease to 2.4 in 2026 and continuing to 2.39 in 2027 and 2028. This represents a minor year-on-year decline of around 0.42% in both 2026 and 2027, with the 5-year CAGR indicating a very slight average annual decline. This suggests relative stability in the market with minimal fluctuations over this period.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential shifts in industrial policies aimed at sustainability which could impact antimony usage.
- Technological innovations in antimony recycling and sourcing could alter future forecasts.
- Global market dynamics affecting raw material supply and pricing may impact US demand patterns.