May. 28 at 7:52 PM
$UAMY
around 16% antimony consumed in usa is for military puropse , 4000 tpy , and replenisment of stockpike add 3200 t in 5 years.
US Sb consumption in 2025 was approximately 24,000–25,000 tons
This figure comes from multiple industry reports and aligns with historical USGS data (apparent consumption was in the low-to-mid 20,000-tonne range in recent years before 2025, with some growth due to demand).
Breakdown of Uses (approximate, based on USGS patterns)
• Metal products (including antimonial lead for batteries and ammunition): ~40%
• Flame retardants: ~39–49%
• Other (ceramics, glass, rubber, etc.): ~11–21%
Military/Defense Consumption (excluding stockpile replenishment)
Military-specific consumption is estimated at a few thousand metric tons per year, likely in the range of 2,000–4,000+ tons
• Antimony is critical for ammunition (e.g., hardening lead in bullets, primers, armor-piercing rounds), night vision goggles, infrared sensors, flares, explosive formulations.
