What is the Average Cost of Boron per ton? Average Boron Price?

Boron is a major element in the manufacture of glass, ceramic and detergents and is also important in the space industry. Turkey has 40% of the 3.5 million ton boron market worldwide. Unprocessed boron was selling for $20 to $30 a ton but now processed boron and boron derivatives sell for $300 to $400. Chemically pure elemental boron is $30 for 1 g. Cheap water-soluble boron is available in the form of Borax and a 2 kg box can be bought for $2 at the supermarket.