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Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate is a builder and alkalinity source used across powder and liquid detergents, industrial and institutional cleaners, metal degreasing and water treatment, with a smaller role in textile processing. China is the largest producer and consumer, with the United States, Germany, France and India representing other significant markets. Production depends on soda ash and silica sand, so movements in either feedstock tend to work their way into finished silicate pricing before long. Demand through 2026 has tracked household and institutional cleaning product formulation, alongside steady industrial cleaning offtake, with China's consumer facing demand running softer than Europe's over the period even as both regions dealt with firmer input costs.
Prices moved higher across most regions through the first half of 2026, though the pace and starting point varied a good deal by market. China firmed to around USD 0.48 per KG in the second quarter, while United States pricing, running well above the Asian benchmark, continued climbing on a producer price index basis through June. Germany and the wider European market firmed as well, pressured by a maintenance related tightening of soda ash supply out of a major German plant that reduced dense ash cargo availability and gave sellers more pricing leverage. Chinese silicate producers, meanwhile, faced softer household demand tied to cautious consumer spending even as their own soda ash and silica sand costs stayed elevated, squeezing margins on the production side.
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate prices in China are holding near USD 0.45 to USD 0.50 per KG as September 2026 begins, with the United States and Europe trading at a noticeably higher level reflecting both grade differences and firmer regional input costs.
The balance of supply and demand for sodium metasilicate pentahydrate through the rest of 2026 leans cautiously firm. Caustic soda feedstock costs recovered sharply in Q1 2026 from Middle East chlor-alkali supply disruptions. Industrial cleaning and institutional detergent sector demand is recovering with improving commercial and manufacturing sector activity.
The main upside risk is a sustained caustic soda cost increase alongside a broad industrial cleaning and detergent sector recovery. The main downside risk is continued silicate production overcapacity from Chinese producers that limits the global price recovery.
| Region | 2026 Price Range (USD/KG) | Outlook |
| Global Average | 0.46 - 0.56 | Caustic soda firming and cleaning demand support tone |
| United States | 0.48 - 0.58 | Steady industrial cleaning and detergent holds firm |
| China | 0.32 - 0.42 | Large production capacity keeps it the most affordable |
| Germany | 0.60 - 0.70 | High feedstock and energy costs keep it the most expensive |
| India | 0.46 - 0.56 | Growing industrial cleaning demand holds a firm middle |
US sodium metasilicate pentahydrate prices averaged USD 0.50/KG in Q1 2026, up 11.1% from USD 0.45/KG in Q4 2025. Middle East Hormuz disruptions raised caustic soda feedstock costs sharply. Industrial cleaning and detergent formulation procurement maintained consistent buying through the quarter.
Why did the price of Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate change in Q1 2026 in the United States?
Middle East Hormuz disruptions raised caustic soda feedstock costs sharply, elevating the production cost floor. Industrial cleaning and metal degreasing sector procurement lifted buying from silicate producers. Dishwasher and laundry detergent formulation demand provided additional consistent buying support.
Chinese sodium metasilicate pentahydrate prices averaged USD 0.38/KG in Q1 2026, up 8.6% from USD 0.35/KG in Q4 2025, the lowest among the tracked markets. Post-Lunar New Year cleaning and detergent restocking lifted procurement. Firmer domestic caustic soda costs raised the production floor despite large domestic silicate capacity.
Why did the price of Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate change in Q1 2026 in China?
Post-holiday cleaning and detergent restocking lifted procurement from domestic silicate producers. Firmer domestic caustic soda feedstock costs raised the production cost floor. Large domestic capacity kept China the most affordable source despite the quarterly recovery.
German sodium metasilicate pentahydrate prices averaged USD 0.65/KG in Q1 2026, up 12.1% from USD 0.58/KG in Q4 2025, the highest among the tracked markets. Higher caustic soda and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Recovering industrial cleaning and detergent sector demand maintained buying.
Why did the price of Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate change in Q1 2026 in Germany?
Higher caustic soda and energy costs elevated European production expenses. Middle East Hormuz disruptions added import cost premiums to caustic soda feedstock. Recovering industrial cleaning, metal surface treatment, and detergent formulation demand maintained consistent procurement.
Indian sodium metasilicate pentahydrate prices averaged USD 0.51/KG in Q1 2026, up 10.9% from USD 0.46/KG in Q4 2025. Growing industrial cleaning and detergent formulation demand supported buying. Firmer import-linked caustic soda costs raised the production floor through the quarter.
Why did the price of Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate change in Q1 2026 in India?
Growing industrial cleaning and institutional detergent formulation demand lifted procurement. Firmer import-linked caustic soda feedstock costs raised the production floor. Middle East freight premiums elevated the landed cost of imported caustic soda and sodium metasilicate pentahydrate.
US sodium metasilicate pentahydrate prices averaged USD 0.45/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the Q3 low. Industrial cleaning and detergent formulation demand and firmer caustic soda costs held the market near USD 0.45/KG.
Why did the price of Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate change in Q4 2025 in the United States?
Industrial cleaning and detergent formulation demand maintained buying. Firmer caustic soda feedstock costs held the production floor. The market recovered from the Q3 low near USD 0.45/KG.
Chinese prices averaged USD 0.35/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the H1 low. Cleaning and detergent sector demand and stable caustic soda costs supported the market near USD 0.35/KG.
Why did the price of Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate change in Q4 2025 in China?
Cleaning and detergent sector demand maintained buying. Stable caustic soda costs held the production floor. Large domestic capacity maintained supply balance near USD 0.35/KG.
German prices averaged USD 0.58/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the Q3 low. Industrial cleaning and detergent demand and firmer caustic soda and energy costs held the market near USD 0.58/KG.
Why did the price of Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate change in Q4 2025 in Germany?
Industrial cleaning and detergent demand maintained buying. Firmer caustic soda and energy costs held the production floor. The market recovered from the Q3 low near USD 0.58/KG.
Indian prices averaged USD 0.46/KG in Q4 2025, recovering from the H1 low. Growing industrial cleaning and detergent demand and firmer caustic soda import costs supported the recovery near USD 0.46/KG.
Why did the price of Sodium Metasilicate Pentahydrate change in Q4 2025 in India?
Growing industrial cleaning and detergent demand lifted procurement. Firmer caustic soda import costs raised the production floor. The market recovered to USD 0.46/KG from the H1 low.
Global sodium metasilicate pentahydrate prices declined through H1 2025 before recovering through H2 and surging in Q1 2026. The average fell from USD 0.470/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.460/KG in Q2 and USD 0.450/KG in Q3, then recovered to USD 0.460/KG in Q4 and USD 0.510/KG in Q1 2026, a net gain of about 8.5% over the window. Caustic soda feedstock cycles and industrial cleaning sector demand drove the H1 softening and H2 recovery.
| Quarter | Price (USD/KG) | QoQ Change | Direction |
| Q1 2026 | 0.510 | +10.9% | ↑ Rising |
| Q4 2025 | 0.460 | +2.2% | ↑ Rising |
| Q3 2025 | 0.450 | -2.2% | ↓ Falling |
| Q2 2025 | 0.460 | -2.1% | ↓ Falling |
| Q1 2025 | 0.470 | - | - Stable |
| Q2 2026 | In Progress | - | - In Progress |
Sodium metasilicate pentahydrate prices declined through H1 2025 before recovering through H2 on firmer caustic soda costs and demand recovery. The global average opened at USD 0.470/KG in Q1 and closed near USD 0.460/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of about 2.1%. Caustic soda feedstock softness drove the H1 decline, while H2 industrial cleaning demand and firmer feedstock costs supported partial recovery.
US prices fell from about USD 0.48/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.45/KG by Q4, a decline of 6.3%. Caustic soda feedstock cost softness and adequate silicate supply maintained the H1 downward trend before the H2 partial recovery.
Chinese prices firmed from roughly USD 0.32/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.35/KG by Q4, a gain of 9.4%, the strongest in the dataset. Growing domestic industrial cleaning demand drove the H2 firming. China held the lowest price level throughout.
German prices fell from about USD 0.62/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.58/KG by Q4, a decline of 6.5%, the steepest in the dataset. Caustic soda cost softness and weak European industrial demand weighed on the market. Germany maintained the highest price level throughout.
Indian prices firmed from roughly USD 0.44/KG in Q1 2025 to USD 0.46/KG by Q4, a gain of 4.5%. Growing industrial cleaning and detergent formulation demand supported the H2 firming through the year.
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Industrial and institutional cleaning product formulations take the largest share, valued for alkalinity, sequestering, and emulsification properties. Metal degreasing and surface treatment, dishwasher and laundry detergent formulations, glass and ceramic manufacturing, and oil well cement retarder applications also consume significant volumes globally.
The Q1 2026 average was USD 0.50/KG in the United States, USD 0.38/KG in China, USD 0.65/KG in Germany, and USD 0.51/KG in India. Germany remains the highest-priced market.
The global average fell from USD 0.470/KG in Q1 2025 to about USD 0.460/KG in Q4, a full-year decline of around 2.1%. H1 caustic soda feedstock softness drove the decline before H2 industrial cleaning demand supported partial recovery.
Caustic soda feedstock cost softness reduced the production cost floor. Adequate supply from high silicate plant operating rates maintained comfortable availability. Weak European and North American industrial and commercial cleaning demand reduced procurement urgency throughout H1.
The global average is expected in the USD 0.46 to 0.56/KG range for the rest of 2026, with recovery on firmer caustic soda feedstock costs and improving industrial cleaning and detergent sector demand globally.
Germany sits highest on caustic soda and energy costs, the United States and India hold a firm middle on cleaning and detergent demand, and China prices lowest on large domestic silicate production capacity.
This report is updated monthly. For real-time pricing intelligence, contact the Expert Market Research team directly.
Prices respond mainly to caustic soda feedstock costs, industrial cleaning and detergent sector demand, and silicate plant operating rates. Middle East chlor-alkali supply events and commercial cleaning sector activity are key near-term signals.
Asia Pacific leads with China holding the largest production capacity, followed by North America and Europe. Any caustic soda cost shift ripples across sodium metasilicate pentahydrate markets within one to two quarters.
Buyers can use quarterly trends and forecasts to time cleaning and detergent formulation contracts, build cover when caustic soda signals tightening, and monitor chlor-alkali operating rates as the primary feedstock supply signal.
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