In mid-Q4 2025, US Trisodium Phosphate import prices dropped by 5.2%. This decline happened as steady production and strong supply from Asia met weak domestic demand. The industrial cleaning and detergent sectors cut back on purchases due to worse market conditions. Food processing also slowed down because of regulatory pressures on phosphate additives. Water treatment and metal surface preparation faced lower activity, reflecting broader caution in the industry. Construction projects provided some support since Trisodium Phosphate was used for surface preparation before painting, but overall demand remained weak. Asian producers kept steady operating rates even with higher yellow phosphorus costs, ensuring a balanced supply for exports. However, US imports went down due to seasonal shipping slowdowns and reduced supplies from China, while imports from ASEAN countries increased. Despite current market trends, Trisodium Phosphate prices are predicted to rise in the US Year-end procurement, new-year restocking, consistent downstream consumption, and rising feedstock costs are likely to strengthen market conditions, leading to higher import prices.
