| Year | Price per pound |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5.31 |
| 2022 | $6.18 |
| 2023 | $5.49 |
| 2024 | $10.24 |
| 2025 (estimate) | $25 |
Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026, Antimony, which credits Argus Media group, Argus Non-Ferrous Markets. 2025 is a USGS estimate.
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| Country | 2024 | 2025 (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| China | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Russia | 40,000 | 32,000 |
| Tajikistan | 22,000 | 22,000 |
| Bolivia | 5,300 | 5,000 |
| Burma | 4,500 | 4,500 |
| Turkey | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| World total (rounded) | 119,000 | 110,000 |
Source: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026. USGS does not include U.S. production in the world total.
What moved the price
USGS reports that the average monthly antimony price nearly doubled from $9.80 per pound in August 2024 to $18.10 in December 2024, after China announced export restrictions in August and banned all exports of antimony to the United States in December. Prices rose a further 52% to $27.50 per pound by June 2025, then fell to $20.30 in November.
Who supplies antimony
China, Russia and Tajikistan produced about 85% of world mine output in 2025 (40,000, 32,000 and 22,000 tonnes of about 110,000). The United States imported 91% of its net consumption in 2025, and oxide imports rose from 24,000 tonnes in 2024 to 39,000 tonnes in 2025. In the United States, metal products including flame retardants took 49% of antimony use and antimonial lead and ammunition 40%.
The suspension and what to check
On 9 November 2025 China suspended its December 2024 ban on exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the United States until 27 November 2026. Exporters still need Chinese licences, and a separate prohibition on dual-use items for U.S. military users remains. At the review date of 30 October 2026, no extension or replacement had been reported, so check China's Ministry of Commerce announcements for the current position.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the antimony price in 2025?
USGS estimates the annual average at $25 per pound, more than double the $10.24 of 2024.
Does China still ban antimony exports to the United States?
China suspended its ban on 9 November 2025 until 27 November 2026. Licences are still required and a ban on dual-use items for U.S. military users remains. Check China's Ministry of Commerce for the current position.
Who produces antimony?
China, Russia and Tajikistan produced about 85% of world mine output in 2025, according to USGS.
Sources
- USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026: Antimony
- Fastmarkets: China suspends export prohibition on gallium, germanium, antimony and superhard materials to the U.S.
- CNBC: China suspends ban on exports of gallium, germanium and antimony to the U.S.
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