Industrial Minerals


Iodine prices rise further on winter production shortfalls

28 June 2011

by Mark Watts

Prices quoted 29% higher as seasonal drop off in Chilean production begins

Keywords: iodine, LCD, earthquake, Chile, Japan

The price of iodine sourced from Chile increased by as much as 29% over the last week due to tight supply in the global market, sources told IM.Although market participants did not agree on exact prices, iodine crystal (99.5% min, drums, FOB Chile) has been...