Import origins by country since 2010
Where US imports come from each month, by country and grade.
Boron Price per kg (United States)
On the US Critical Minerals List and the EU Critical Raw Materials Act list.
Price per kg contained
$5.27
- 1M
- −6.5%
- 6M
- +6.4%
- 1Y
- +14.7%
- 5Y
- +56.5%
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Boron price chart
The Stockatomics monthly US benchmark for boron, in US dollars per kg contained.
$5.27
- 1m
- −6.5%
- 6m
- +6.4%
- 1y
- +14.7%
- 5y
- +56.5%
18 October 2026
- Benchmark price
- $5.27
- Import volume
- Locked
- All-imports price
- Locked
- Premium-priced imports
- Locked
- China share of imports
- Locked
- China unit-value spread
- Locked
- Origin countries
- Locked
At a glance
Boron price key figures
- Price per kg contained
- $5.27
- 1-month change
- −6.5%
- 6-month change
- +6.4%
- 1-year change
- +14.7%
- 5-year change
- +56.5%
- 12-month high
- $5.79
- 12-month low
- $4.36
- Price month
- October 2026
- Price type
- Stockatomics monthly benchmark
- Last updated
- 18 October 2026
By month
Boron monthly prices
The boron benchmark for every month from January 2010 to October 2026, in US dollars per kg contained, newest first.
| Month | Price per kg contained | Change |
|---|---|---|
| $5.27 | 0.0% | |
| $5.27 | 0.0% | |
| $5.27 | −6.4% | |
| $5.63 | −2.8% | |
| $5.79 | +10.1% | |
| $5.26 | +2.5% | |
| $5.13 | +1.4% | |
| $5.06 | +2.2% | |
| $4.95 | +13.5% | |
| $4.36 | −3.3% | |
| $4.51 | −1.3% | |
| $4.57 | −4.4% | |
| $4.78 | +2.8% | |
| $4.65 | +1.3% | |
| $4.59 | −2.1% | |
| $4.69 | +0.6% | |
| $4.66 | −1.7% | |
| $4.74 | +5.8% | |
| $4.48 | −9.5% | |
| $4.95 | +10.5% | |
| $4.48 | −9.7% | |
| $4.96 | −19.6% | |
| $6.17 | +27.7% | |
| $4.83 | −5.3% | |
| $5.10 | −8.1% | |
| $5.55 | +20.1% | |
| $4.62 | −15.1% | |
| $5.44 | +22.0% | |
| $4.46 | −4.9% | |
| $4.69 | +2.0% | |
| $4.60 | −8.2% | |
| $5.01 | +14.9% | |
| $4.36 | +1.6% | |
| $4.29 | −25.9% | |
| $5.79 | +3.0% | |
| $5.62 | +19.1% | |
| $4.72 | −8.9% | |
| $5.18 | −5.1% | |
| $5.46 | +6.8% | |
| $5.11 | −1.0% | |
| $5.16 | +1.4% | |
| $5.09 | +3.2% | |
| $4.93 | −12.6% | |
| $5.64 | +22.6% | |
| $4.60 | −12.4% | |
| $5.25 | +1.2% | |
| $5.19 | +1.8% | |
| $5.10 | +0.8% | |
| $5.06 | −3.4% | |
| $5.24 | +9.6% | |
| $4.78 | −20.1% | |
| $5.98 | +47.7% | |
| $4.05 | +3.3% | |
| $3.92 | −6.7% | |
| $4.20 | −0.2% | |
| $4.21 | +6.3% | |
| $3.96 | +5.6% | |
| $3.75 | +2.7% | |
| $3.65 | −29.8% | |
| $5.20 | +46.1% | |
| $3.56 | +6.3% | |
| $3.35 | −0.3% | |
| $3.36 | −10.9% | |
| $3.77 | +17.8% | |
| $3.20 | −24.0% | |
| $4.21 | +34.1% | |
| $3.14 | −29.8% | |
| $4.47 | +39.7% | |
| $3.20 | −29.4% | |
| $4.53 | +16.8% | |
| $3.88 | +2.9% | |
| $3.77 | +6.8% | |
| $3.53 | +9.6% | |
| $3.22 | −2.1% | |
| $3.29 | −13.9% | |
| $3.82 | +6.4% | |
| $3.59 | −1.6% | |
| $3.65 | +9.3% | |
| $3.34 | −1.5% | |
| $3.39 | −17.5% | |
| $4.11 | +17.1% | |
| $3.51 | −2.8% | |
| $3.61 | +4.0% | |
| $3.47 | +7.4% | |
| $3.23 | −2.1% | |
| $3.30 | −5.4% | |
| $3.49 | −1.1% | |
| $3.53 | +1.4% | |
| $3.48 | +6.4% | |
| $3.27 | −3.5% | |
| $3.39 | 0.0% | |
| $3.39 | +6.6% | |
| $3.18 | +0.6% | |
| $3.16 | −0.6% | |
| $3.18 | +0.3% | |
| $3.17 | −0.3% | |
| $3.18 | −7.0% | |
| $3.42 | +4.6% | |
| $3.27 | −11.9% | |
| $3.71 | +9.1% | |
| $3.40 | −2.9% | |
| $3.50 | +11.1% | |
| $3.15 | −5.7% | |
| $3.34 | +8.8% | |
| $3.07 | −3.8% | |
| $3.19 | −4.8% | |
| $3.35 | +2.1% | |
| $3.28 | +5.5% | |
| $3.11 | −0.3% | |
| $3.12 | −6.6% | |
| $3.34 | +0.6% | |
| $3.32 | −12.9% | |
| $3.81 | +16.9% | |
| $3.26 | +2.8% | |
| $3.17 | −5.1% | |
| $3.34 | −10.2% | |
| $3.72 | +1.9% | |
| $3.65 | +17.4% | |
| $3.11 | −9.6% | |
| $3.44 | −11.1% | |
| $3.87 | +14.2% | |
| $3.39 | +12.3% | |
| $3.02 | −14.2% | |
| $3.52 | 0.0% | |
| $3.52 | −5.9% | |
| $3.74 | +2.2% | |
| $3.66 | +20.0% | |
| $3.05 | −13.8% | |
| $3.54 | −0.3% | |
| $3.55 | −6.1% | |
| $3.78 | −2.8% | |
| $3.89 | +0.3% | |
| $3.88 | +6.3% | |
| $3.65 | −2.7% | |
| $3.75 | +3.6% | |
| $3.62 | +1.1% | |
| $3.58 | −5.5% | |
| $3.79 | +5.3% | |
| $3.60 | +2.9% | |
| $3.50 | −19.7% | |
| $4.36 | +23.2% | |
| $3.54 | −8.5% | |
| $3.87 | +3.5% | |
| $3.74 | −8.1% | |
| $4.07 | +10.3% | |
| $3.69 | +12.5% | |
| $3.28 | −13.0% | |
| $3.77 | −3.1% | |
| $3.89 | −10.6% | |
| $4.35 | +12.7% | |
| $3.86 | +2.9% | |
| $3.75 | +1.1% | |
| $3.71 | −10.8% | |
| $4.16 | +12.7% | |
| $3.69 | −11.7% | |
| $4.18 | +14.8% | |
| $3.64 | −5.7% | |
| $3.86 | −18.2% | |
| $4.72 | +24.5% | |
| $3.79 | −6.2% | |
| $4.04 | −9.6% | |
| $4.47 | +14.6% | |
| $3.90 | −3.0% | |
| $4.02 | +2.6% | |
| $3.92 | −17.5% | |
| $4.75 | +7.2% | |
| $4.43 | −0.4% | |
| $4.45 | −4.7% | |
| $4.67 | +10.7% | |
| $4.22 | −4.5% | |
| $4.42 | −10.2% | |
| $4.92 | +8.8% | |
| $4.52 | +3.0% | |
| $4.39 | −28.4% | |
| $6.13 | +33.3% | |
| $4.60 | +8.0% | |
| $4.26 | −12.7% | |
| $4.88 | +22.6% | |
| $3.98 | −18.4% | |
| $4.88 | +11.7% | |
| $4.37 | +3.8% | |
| $4.21 | −17.9% | |
| $5.13 | +15.0% | |
| $4.46 | +5.4% | |
| $4.23 | +15.6% | |
| $3.66 | −6.4% | |
| $3.91 | +5.4% | |
| $3.71 | −10.0% | |
| $4.12 | +3.5% | |
| $3.98 | +16.0% | |
| $3.43 | −9.7% | |
| $3.80 | −0.5% | |
| $3.82 | +17.5% | |
| $3.25 | −5.5% | |
| $3.44 | −8.3% | |
| $3.75 | +3.9% | |
| $3.61 | +13.5% | |
| $3.18 | −11.2% | |
| $3.58 | +5.3% | |
| $3.40 | +4.3% | |
| $3.26 | −12.1% | |
| $3.71 | - |
Summary
Boron price summary
Over the past month the price has slipped 6.5%, and it is +14.7% over the year.
Its 12-month range runs from a low of $4.36 to a high of $5.79.
It is +14.7% over the past year and +56.5% over five years.
Uses
What boron is used for
Boron (B) reaches industry mostly as borate minerals, and its largest use is in glass: insulation fibreglass, textile glass fibre for composites, and the heat-resistant borosilicate glass of laboratory ware, cookware and display panels. Agriculture is the next market, as boron is an essential micronutrient for crops. It also plays a quiet part in clean energy, as the "B" in neodymium-iron-boron magnets and as the neutron absorber in nuclear control rods.
Other uses
- Ceramics, glazes and enamels
- Boron carbide for armour and abrasives
- Detergents and bleaches
- Flame retardants and wood preservatives
Market
Boron supply and demand factors
Boron supply is dominated by two producers: Turkey's state-owned miner and a US operation in California, with smaller output from South America. That concentration makes the market orderly, as most borates trade on contract rather than on an exchange. Demand follows glass fibre, ceramics and agriculture, with a smaller but growing contribution from magnets and nuclear uses.
What moves the price
- Production and pricing decisions by the two dominant producers
- Fibreglass insulation and composites demand
- Crop prices and fertiliser use
- Ceramic tile output
History
Boron price history
Borates trade mostly on contract, so boron prices move gradually rather than in spikes. The biggest changes in recent years came from the energy and freight inflation of 2021 and 2022, which producers passed through to customers, rather than from shortages.
As of October 2026, the Stockatomics benchmark price is $5.27 per kg contained.
Production
Where boron is produced
Borate production is dominated by Turkey, home to the world's largest reserves, and the United States, which mines at Boron in California. Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and Russia make up most of the rest.
Criticality
Why boron is a critical mineral
Boron was added to the US critical minerals list in 2025 and is on the EU critical raw materials list. Glass fibre, agriculture, permanent magnets and nuclear control rods have few substitutes for it, and borate supply sits mainly with two producers, in Turkey and the United States.
Benchmark
How the boron benchmark price is calculated
Stockatomics publishes a monthly US benchmark price for boron in US dollars per kg contained, reading as of October 2026. It is a contained-boron price, which puts the many borate products, from boric acid to refined borates, on the same footing. It is not a price for a particular borate grade or for fibreglass.
Converting the price
- Boric acid contains about 17.5% boron, so a kilogram of boric acid carries about 0.175 kg of boron
Stocks
Boron stocks
Listed companies with boron in their business, and their role in it.
| Company | Ticker | Exchange | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto | RIO | NYSE | Producer |
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More boron data in the Terminal
The Stockatomics Terminal has the full picture for boron, for subscribers.
Full price history with all import series
The benchmark beside the all-imports and premium-priced import prices, with volumes.
Supply scores and constraints
Supply concentration, elasticity and the constraints behind them.
Companies and production exposure
Which listed companies produce it, and how much of their value depends on it.
FAQ
Boron price FAQ
What is the price of boron per kg today?
Boron costs $5.27 per kg contained in the United States as of October 2026, on the Stockatomics monthly benchmark. Stockatomics updates it every month.
What is boron used for?
Mainly glass, including insulation fibreglass and borosilicate glass, plus agricultural fertilisers, ceramics and the "B" in neodymium-iron-boron magnets.
Who produces boron?
Turkey and the United States dominate world borate production, with smaller amounts from South America and Russia.
Why was boron added to the US critical minerals list?
Glass, agriculture, magnets and nuclear uses depend on it, and supply is concentrated in two producers.
How is the boron benchmark price calculated?
The Stockatomics benchmark for boron is a monthly US price in US dollars per kg contained, published every month and current as of October 2026. How the benchmark is calculated.
Sources
Sources
- U.S. trade data: the monthly boron price.
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): the US critical minerals list.
- Company filings: the listed companies and their roles.