Calcium Carbide Prices 2026: Trend, Index, Market Analysis, Chart and Forecast
According to ChemAnalyst, The global Calcium Carbide Prices recorded mixed regional movements during the second quarter of 2026, reflecting differences in supply availability, import economics, energy costs, and downstream industrial demand. Calcium carbide is an important industrial chemical widely used in the production of acetylene, calcium cyanamide, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and several other chemical intermediates. It is also utilized in metal processing and welding applications. During Q2 2026, the calcium carbide market remained relatively balanced in North America, while Asian and European markets experienced modest upward price movements. In the United States, the Calcium Carbide Price Index declined by 0.43% quarter-over-quarter , with the quarterly average price reaching approximately USD 1,861/MT delivered to market . The slight decline indicated adequate availability and relatively stable purchasing requirements. In Japan, meanwhile, the Calcium Carbide Price Index incre...