Türkiye’s exports to Gulf countries fell by an average of 40% in the first 13 days following the outbreak of the Iran conflict on Feb. 28, as disrupted transport routes and surging costs slowed trade activity, a sector head reported.

Driven by surging raw material prices and geopolitical factors, the current ferroboron market is characterized by tight supply and high-price operation.

In December 2025, China imported a total of 32,120.177 metric tons of boric acid

Türkiye set a record in boron production in 2024, generating $1.3 billion in revenue from sales of 2.5 million tons

In November 2025, China's total imports of boric acid reached 21,984.302 metric tons

Australian mining firm Ioneer is interested in bidding on a bundle of Rio Tinto Group’s US assets that produce boron, a critical mineral used in fertilizer, according to its top executive.

The recent market price of ferroboron has shown adjustments.

The assets collectively meet about 30% of global boron demand, the article states.