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Iron Oxide Prices, Demand and Supply Overview
2025
Base Year
2023-2025
Historical Period
2026-2027
Forecast Period
Market Overview
Iron Oxide prices in Germany, the highest-cost reporting region, rose 6.0% in H1 2026, climbing from USD 1.297/KG in Q1 to USD 1.375/KG by Q2 as recovering construction concrete colouring, architectural coating, and cosmetic formulation procurement and firmer scrap iron and sulphuric acid synthesis feedstock costs reversed the brief Q4 2025 market correction. Globally, the average rose from USD 0.927/KG in Q1 to USD 0.983/KG in Q2, a 6.0% gain. For H2 2026, a global average of USD 0.965-1.083/KG is expected, with continued firming on Middle East supply disruptions and growing construction, coatings, and pigment sector demand globally.
Iron Oxide pigments encompass a family of synthetic inorganic colour materials based on iron oxyhydroxide and iron oxide crystal phases, principally yellow goethite alpha-FeOOH, red haematite alpha-Fe2O3 produced by calcination of goethite or direct precipitation, and black magnetite Fe3O4 produced by controlled mixed ferrous-ferric hydroxide co-precipitation. The Penniman precipitation process uses dilute ferrous sulphate oxidised with air and seeded with iron oxide nuclei to build particle size and control hue, while the Laux process produces black iron oxide as a coproduct of aniline manufacture. Excellent lightfastness, chemical inertness, non-toxicity, and thermal stability to above 300 degrees Celsius distinguish synthetic iron oxides. The largest pull comes from construction concrete and masonry colouring, where iron oxide pigments are added to cement, concrete block, paving stone, and rooftile mixes for durable exterior colour. Architectural coating formulation, plastic and rubber colouring, and cosmetic applications add further demand. Scrap iron and sulphuric acid feedstock costs, construction and coatings sector output, and regional production capacity all feed into the price.
Iron Oxide Price Forecast for 2026
The balance of supply and demand for Iron Oxide through H2 2026 leans moderately firm. Scrap iron and sulphuric acid feedstock costs firmed from Middle East energy and supply disruptions. Construction, coatings, and cosmetic demand are growing with expanding infrastructure investment and decorative coatings output globally.
The main upside risk is scrap iron and sulphuric acid feedstock cost spikes alongside accelerating construction pigment demand. The main downside risk is continued Chinese iron oxide production expansion maintaining competitive price pressure below the forecast range.
| Region | Price Forecast (USD/KG) | Key Driver |
| Global Average | 0.965 - 1.083 | Feedstock cost firming and construction/coatings/cosmetic demand |
| United States | 1.063 - 1.181 | Steady construction and coating demand holds firm |
| China | 0.737 - 0.855 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 1.313 - 1.431 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 1.016 - 1.134 | Growing construction and pigment demand holds a firm middle |
For the Quarter Ending June 2026
Iron Oxide Prices Q2 2026:
- United States: USD 1.114/KG
- China: USD 0.772/KG
- Germany: USD 1.375/KG
- India: USD 1.064/KG
Iron Oxide Prices in the United States
US Iron Oxide prices averaged USD 1.114/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 1.051/KG in Q1 2026. Firmer scrap iron and sulphuric acid feedstock costs and recovering construction and coatings procurement drove consistent buying.
Why did the price of Iron Oxide change in Q2 2026 in the United States?
Firmer scrap iron and sulphuric acid synthesis feedstock costs raised the pigment production floor. Construction concrete colouring, architectural coating formulation, and cosmetic pigment procurement lifted buying. Rubber and plastic colouring demand provided additional support near USD 1.114/KG.
Iron Oxide Prices in China
Chinese Iron Oxide prices averaged USD 0.772/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 0.728/KG in Q1 2026, the lowest among the tracked markets. Spring construction, coatings, and export procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic feedstock costs raised the floor despite large domestic production capacity.
Why did the price of Iron Oxide change in Q2 2026 in China?
Spring construction and coatings export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer domestic scrap iron and sulphuric acid costs raised the production floor. Large domestic iron oxide production capacity kept China the most affordable source.
Iron Oxide Prices in Germany
German Iron Oxide prices averaged USD 1.375/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 1.297/KG in Q1 2026, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher feedstock and energy costs elevated European pigment production economics. Recovering construction, coatings, and cosmetic demand maintained buying.
Why did the price of Iron Oxide change in Q2 2026 in Germany?
Higher scrap iron and sulphuric acid feedstock and energy costs elevated European pigment production economics. Middle East supply disruptions added cost premiums. Recovering construction concrete, coating, and cosmetic pigment procurement maintained buying near USD 1.375/KG.
Iron Oxide Prices in India
Indian Iron Oxide prices averaged USD 1.064/KG in Q2 2026, up 6.0% from USD 1.004/KG in Q1 2026. Growing construction, coatings, and export pigment demand supported buying. Firmer feedstock import costs raised the production floor.
Why did the price of Iron Oxide change in Q2 2026 in India?
Growing construction concrete colouring and coatings export and domestic procurement lifted buying. Firmer scrap iron and sulphuric acid import costs raised the floor. Cosmetic and plastic pigment export demand provided additional support near USD 1.064/KG.
For the Quarter Ending March 2026
Iron Oxide Prices Q1 2026:
- United States: USD 1.051/KG
- China: USD 0.728/KG
- Germany: USD 1.297/KG
- India: USD 1.004/KG
Iron Oxide Prices in the United States
US prices averaged USD 1.051/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 2.3% from Q4 2025. Recovering construction and coatings demand and firming feedstock costs held the market near USD 1.051/KG.
Why did the price of Iron Oxide change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Recovering construction and coatings procurement maintained buying. Firming scrap iron and sulphuric acid costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.051/KG from the Q4 2025 correction.
Iron Oxide Prices in China
Chinese prices averaged USD 0.728/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 2.0% from Q4 2025. Post-Lunar New Year construction and coatings restocking held the market near USD 0.728/KG.
Why did the price of Iron Oxide change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-Lunar New Year construction and coatings restocking lifted buying. Firming domestic feedstock costs raised the floor. The market recovered to USD 0.728/KG from the Q4 2025 correction.
Iron Oxide Prices in Germany
German prices averaged USD 1.297/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 2.3% from Q4 2025. Recovering construction and coatings demand and firming feedstock and energy costs held the market near USD 1.297/KG.
Why did the price of Iron Oxide change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Recovering construction, coatings, and cosmetic procurement maintained buying. Firming feedstock and energy costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.297/KG from the Q4 2025 correction.
Iron Oxide Prices in India
Indian prices averaged USD 1.004/KG in Q1 2026, recovering about 2.2% from Q4 2025. Growing construction and coatings demand and firmer import costs held the market near USD 1.004/KG.
Why did the price of Iron Oxide change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing construction and coatings procurement maintained buying. Firming feedstock import costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 1.004/KG from the Q4 2025 correction.
Quarterly Iron Oxide Price Trends
Global Iron Oxide prices rose in Q3 2025 on the construction season, dipped in Q4 2025 on feedstock cost moderation, then recovered through Q1 and Q2 2026. The average rose from USD 0.90/KG in Q2 2025 to USD 0.918/KG in Q3, eased to USD 0.909/KG in Q4, then firmed to USD 0.927/KG in Q1 2026 and USD 0.983/KG in Q2 2026, a net gain of about 9.2% over the window. Scrap iron and sulphuric acid feedstock cycles and construction, coatings, and cosmetic procurement drove the overall pattern.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q2 2026 | 0.983 | +6.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q1 2026 | 0.927 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.909 | -1.0% | ↓ Falling |
| Q3 2025 | 0.918 | +2.0% | ↑ Rising |
| Q2 2025 | 0.900 | - | - Stable |
| Q3 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
What was Iron Oxide Price in 2025?
Iron Oxide prices firmed modestly through 2025 on consistent construction and coatings demand. The global average opened near USD 0.874/KG in Q1 2025 and closed at USD 0.909/KG in Q4, a full-year gain of about 4.0%. Scrap iron feedstock dynamics and construction, coatings, and cosmetic procurement drove the pattern throughout the year.
Iron Oxide Prices in the United States in 2025
US prices firmed from about USD 0.998/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.030/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.2%. Consistent construction and coating demand maintained the upward trend.
Iron Oxide Prices in China in 2025
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 0.692/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.714/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.2%. Growing construction and pigment export and domestic demand drove moderate firming.
Iron Oxide Prices in Germany in 2025
German prices firmed from about USD 1.233/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 1.272/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.2%. Consistent construction, coatings, and cosmetic demand and firm feedstock costs supported the market.
Iron Oxide Prices in India in 2025
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 0.954/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.984/KG by Q4, a gain of 3.1%. Growing construction and coatings export and domestic demand drove firming.
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Construction concrete and masonry colouring, where iron oxide pigments are added to cement, concrete block, paving stone, rooftile, and precast element mixes for durable exterior colour, takes the largest share globally. Architectural decorative and protective coating formulation, plastic and rubber colouring, cosmetic eyeshadow and blush and foundation applications, and magnetic recording media also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q2 2026 average was USD 1.114/KG in the United States, USD 0.772/KG in China, USD 1.375/KG in Germany, and USD 1.064/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average rose from USD 0.927/KG in Q1 to about USD 0.983/KG in Q2, a gain of around 6.0%. Recovering construction and coatings demand and firmer scrap iron and sulphuric acid feedstock costs drove the H1 firming from the Q4 2025 correction.
Scrap iron and sulphuric acid feedstock cost moderation eased the pigment production floor. Post-summer construction and coatings procurement moderation reduced urgency before the H1 2026 recovery.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.965 to 1.083/KG range for H2 2026, with continued firming as feedstock costs stay elevated and construction, coatings, and cosmetic pigment demand grows globally.
Germany sits highest on feedstock and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on construction and coatings demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to scrap iron and sulphuric acid feedstock costs, construction and infrastructure sector output, and coating and cosmetic production cycles. Steel scrap prices and construction activity data are key upstream signals.
China holds the largest synthetic iron oxide production capacity, followed by Germany, the United States, and India. Any scrap iron or sulphuric acid cost shift ripples across markets within one quarter.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time construction and coatings pigment contracts around feedstock cost cycles, build cover when scrap iron and sulphuric acid signals tighten, and monitor construction starts as the primary demand signal.
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