Recent price trend of sulfuric acid

As can be seen from the above figure, the domestic sulfuric acid market price rose sharply this week, and the quotation increased from 831.67 yuan / ton last weekend to 1070.00 yuan / ton this weekend, an increase of 28.66%, a year-on-year increase of 165.84% compared with the same period last year. On March 17, the sulfuric acid commodity index was 149.93, up 0.25 points from yesterday, hitting a record high in the cycle, up 375.67% from the lowest point of 31.52 on June 6, 2019. (Note: the period refers to the period from September 1, 2011 to now)

Strong upstream cost support and enhanced downstream procurement enthusiasm

From the perspective of manufacturer’s quotation, the prices of domestic mainstream sulfuric acid manufacturers increased slightly and sharply this week, the manufacturer’s inventory is general, and the downstream demand is good. Heze Jiangyuan sulfuric acid quoted 1400 yuan / ton this weekend, up 380 yuan / ton compared with last weekend; Zouping Tianlu sulphuric acid quoted 980 yuan / ton this weekend, an increase of 290 yuan / ton compared with last weekend; Changzhou Qinghong sulfuric acid quoted 1200 yuan / ton this weekend, up 300 yuan / ton compared with last weekend; Changzhou Changjiang sulfuric acid quoted 1200 yuan / ton this weekend, up 280 yuan / ton compared with last weekend; Xiangcheng San’an sulfuric acid quoted 950 yuan / ton this weekend, an increase of 170 yuan / ton compared with last weekend; Liaocheng Huatong sulfuric acid quoted 690 yuan / ton this weekend, up 10 yuan / ton compared with last weekend.

The price of upstream / downstream sulfur industry rose by 2783.83 yuan over the weekend, which gradually increased from the price of upstream / downstream sulfur industry by 11.83 yuan over the same period last year, and gradually increased from the price of upstream / downstream sulfur industry at the weekend to 2783.67 yuan over the same period last year. The downstream bromine market fluctuated in a narrow range, dominated by consolidation. The quotation fell from 55916.67 yuan / ton last weekend to 55833.33 yuan / ton this weekend, down 0.15%, up 62.36% year-on-year compared with the same period last year. The downstream formic acid market was adjusted at a high level, with a quotation of 4933.33 yuan / ton, a year-on-year increase of 92.21% compared with the same period last year. The downstream market was adjusted at a high level, and the downstream products had a positive impact on the price of sulfuric acid.

Market outlook rose slightly

In the middle and late March, the domestic sulfuric acid market may rise slightly. The upstream sulfur market has gradually increased recently, with a large increase and good cost support. The downstream formic acid market is consolidated at a high level, while the downstream bromine market fluctuates in a narrow range, mainly consolidation. Downstream customers have a good enthusiasm for purchasing sulfuric acid, and the product trend is upward under the contradiction between supply and demand. Sulfuric acid analysts of business society believe that under the influence of supply and demand and raw materials in the short-term domestic sulfuric acid market, the market price of sulfuric acid may rise slightly.

According to statistics, the price trend of domestic fluorite fell this week. By the end of the week, the average price of domestic fluorite was 2605.56 yuan / ton, down 0.13% from the price of 2608.89 yuan / ton at the beginning of the week and 5.82% year-on-year.

The price trend of fluorite declined slightly this week. Recently, the fluorite devices in the field have been gradually started. Even if some merchant devices have not been started, the supply of fluorite in the field has increased. In addition, the downstream purchasing sentiment is not high and the transaction is not positive, so the price trend in the field has declined slightly. Recently, the units of some fluorite manufacturers have been restarted, the operation of mines and flotation in the site has increased, the delivery of goods in the fluorite site is general, and the market price of fluorite has mainly fallen. This week, the market price of hydrofluoric acid in the downstream is lower, and the downstream of the terminal is mainly purchased on demand. As of the weekend, the price of 97 fluorite wet powder in Inner Mongolia is 2400-2500 yuan / ton, the mainstream of 97 fluorite wet powder negotiation in Fujian is 2500-2600 yuan / ton, the price of 97 fluorite wet powder in Henan is 2500-2600 yuan / ton, and the price of 97 fluorite wet powder in Jiangxi is 2450-2600 yuan / ton. Recently, the price of domestic fluorite has decreased slightly.

The market price trend of hydrofluoric acid in the downstream of fluorite is temporarily stable. As of the weekend, the domestic market price of hydrofluoric acid is 10830 yuan / ton. The price trend is stable this week. The low market price of hydrofluoric acid has a certain negative impact on the upstream fluorite market, and the price trend of fluorite has fallen slightly. This week, the price trend of downstream refrigerant products was stable, the operating rate of the refrigerant industry in the field remained low, and the recent sales situation of the automobile industry was general, but the quota of refrigerant manufacturers was insufficient, the refrigerant market was depressed, the demand was mainly purchased on demand, and the market trend of the refrigerant industry was temporarily stable. On the whole, the refrigerant market is mainly low, the price trend of chloroform is temporarily stable, and the cost of the refrigerant industry has little change. At present, the price trend of refrigerant R22 is temporarily stable. The operation of major mainstream refrigerant manufacturers is still not high, and the market supply is normal, but the demand does not improve. The demand in R22 market application field decreases, and enterprises reduce prices. The price of mainstream manufacturers has a downward trend. Up to now, the market price of R22 is in the range of 16000-17500 yuan / ton. The price trend of R134a in China is stable, the price of trichloroethylene remains low, the cost support drops, the market price trend of R134a is temporarily stable, and the focus of trading is low. At present, the market quotation of R134a is in the range of 25000-26000 yuan / ton, the high price transaction is weak, the market sentiment is poor, the enterprise’s eagerness to ship is obvious, the actual transaction is mostly profitable, the downstream refrigerant market is depressed, and the price of fluorite is affected, and the trend decreases slightly.

On the whole, the market of the downstream refrigerant industry is at a low level, the recent hydrofluoric acid market supply is normal, and the price trend of hydrofluoric acid is temporarily stable. Some fluorite devices will resume production. Chen Ling, an analyst of business society, believes that the market price of fluorite may remain low and stable in the short term.

According to the data monitored by the business community, as of March 21, the average price of PMMA of domestic general transparent superior products this week was 16750.00 yuan / ton, which maintained a stable operation. Compared with the same period last week, the price range of mainstream manufacturers remained about 16500 yuan / ton. The price of PMMA mainly maintained a stable operation, the focus of negotiation was stable, and the price range of this week was small.

This week, the average price of domestic general transparent superior PMMA was 16750.00 yuan / ton, and the quotation range of mainstream manufacturers remained about 16500 yuan / ton. Compared with the same period last week, there was no significant change in the price. The price of PMMA was mainly stable, the overall supply and demand was balanced, the purchase was just needed, the focus of negotiation was stable, and the supply and demand was normal.

The upstream phenol mainly operates stably. As of the 18th, the offer in East China market is about 10750 yuan / ton, that in South China is about 10850 yuan / ton, and that in North China and surrounding areas of Shandong is about 10800 yuan / ton. The phenol maintains stable operation in the short term.

Rubber and plastic index: on March 20, the rubber and plastic index was 800 points, unchanged from yesterday, 24.53% lower than the highest point 1060 points in the cycle (2012-03-14), and 51.52% higher than the lowest point 528 points on April 6, 2020. (Note: the period refers to the period from December 1, 2011 to now).

PMMA analysts of business agency believe that the PMMA market is expected to maintain stable operation in the short term. (to get more information about goods and to grasp the price of commodities, welcome to subscribe to the business community through the official account of the business community, the market is the opportunity).

1、 Price trend

According to the data monitoring of the bulk list of business society, the bromine price stalemate market is running this week. The average market price at the beginning of the week was 55916.67 yuan / ton, and the average market price at the end of the week was 55833.33 yuan / ton, down 0.15% and up 62.36% year-on-year. On March 17, the bromine commodity index was 195.91, unchanged from yesterday, decreased by 20.10% from the highest point 245.18 in the cycle (2021-10-27), and increased by 232.50% from the lowest point 58.92 on October 29, 2014. (Note: the period refers to the period from September 1, 2011 to now)

2、 Market analysis

At present, the mainstream price of bromine enterprises in Shandong is about 55000-56000 yuan / ton. The price of bromine is deadlocked, the inventory of bromine enterprises is low, and the manufacturer has a strong willingness to support the price. The downstream flame retardants and pharmaceutical intermediates industries have a general purchasing enthusiasm and are mostly purchased on demand. Weak and stable trading, supply and demand game, bromine price stalemate operation.

In terms of raw materials, the domestic sulfur market is relatively strong. The average market price at the beginning of the week is about 2783.33 yuan / ton, and the average market price at the weekend is 3166.67 yuan / ton, with a price increase of 11.98% and a year-on-year increase of 109.17%. The sulfur market operated strongly at a high level, and refineries in various regions in China increased significantly. The reason for the sharp rise is the high support of the port price market. It is difficult to find the supply of goods in the port. The cargo holders are reluctant to sell, and the sulfur price is high. In terms of downstream demand, the sulfuric acid market is rising, and the fertilizer is used stably in spring, which gives a continuous positive impact on the market demand. The supply of goods in the domestic market is not in line with the demand, and the price of solid-liquid sulfur is running at a high level.

Business analysts believe that the price of bromine has been in a stalemate recently. The downstream flame retardant and intermediate industries of bromine have started to maintain a low load and purchase more on demand. It is comprehensively expected that the short-term price of bromine will be mainly in a stalemate, depending on the demand of the downstream market.

According to the data monitored by the business community, as of March 17, the average price of domestic industrial grade excellent cyclohexane was 8766.66 yuan / ton this week, and the price was mainly stable. The quotation range of mainstream manufacturers was about 8600 yuan / ton, mainly maintaining stable operation. The focus of negotiation was stable, and the price range of this week was small.

This week, the average price of domestic industrial grade excellent cyclohexane is 8766.66 yuan / ton, and the quotation range of mainstream manufacturers remains about 8500 yuan / ton. The overall market supply and demand of cyclohexane is balanced. The downstream just needs to purchase, the focus of negotiation is stable, and the supply side is normal. The latest prices of enterprises: 8400 yuan / ton of Jinan jinrihe Chemical Co., Ltd., 8600 yuan / ton of Jinan aochen Chemical Co., Ltd., 8600 yuan / ton of Liaocheng yuanze chemical products Co., Ltd, Shandong ruishuang Chemical Co., Ltd. is 900 yuan / ton, and Shandong yushuo Chemical Co., Ltd. is 8700 yuan / ton.

As of March 14, Sinopec cut the price of pure benzene by 300 yuan / ton to 8600 yuan / ton, and the domestic price of pure benzene was 8280-9000 yuan / ton. There was a strong wait-and-see atmosphere in the overall market.

Chemical index: on March 16, the chemical index was 1190 points, down 14 points from yesterday, down 15.00% from the highest point of 1400 points in the cycle (2021-10-23), and up 99.00% from the lowest point of 598 points on April 8, 2020. (Note: the period refers to the period from December 1, 2011 to now).

According to the cyclohexane analyst of business society, the cyclohexane market is expected to operate smoothly in the short term. (to get more information about goods and to grasp the price of commodities, welcome to subscribe to the business community through the official account of the business community, the market is the opportunity).

Since March, the bisphenol a market has shown a trend of first falling and then rising, but the overall amplitude is not large, about 3%. Domestic factories continue to close the market without reporting. At present, the upstream crude oil has soared, but the demand side has not improved. Bisphenol A is in a dilemma. According to the monitoring data of business agency, the average offer in East China was 17187 yuan / ton on March 1, 17100 yuan / ton on March 11, and 16650 yuan / ton on March 4. On the whole, it fell first and then rose in early March.

First of all, the international crude oil soared sharply, which was good for the downstream pure benzene and propylene. Both phenol and acetone showed a significant upward trend, which was good for the cost side, and the negotiation atmosphere of the industrial chain improved from top to bottom.

Since March, the domestic phenol Market negotiation has focused on the main actors, mainly supported by the favorable cost side. According to the monitoring data of business agency, the average offer of domestic phenol market was 10812 yuan / ton on March 1, and 11175 yuan / ton on March 11, up 3.35%. As of March 11, the offer of East China market was about 11250 yuan / ton, that of South China was 11300 yuan / ton, and that of North China and surrounding areas of Shandong was about 11100 yuan / ton.

Since March, the domestic acetone market has soared rapidly, with an obvious overall rise in the first ten days. According to the monitoring of the business agency, in terms of the East China market, the mainstream offer in the East China market was 5550 yuan / ton on March 1, and the mainstream offer in the East China market rose to 6300 yuan / ton on March 10. It fell sharply on March 11, with an increase of 12.61%. As of the press date, the negotiation in East China is 6250 yuan / ton, the offer in Shandong is 6300 yuan / ton, the offer in Yanshan surrounding areas is 6300 yuan / ton, and the offer in South China is 6400 yuan / ton.

The downstream PC segment rose significantly, but the operating rate of the industry changed little. Due to poor demand, the downstream epoxy resin market is extremely cold, and the market is in a dilemma.

From the perspective of business society, the bidding of petrochemical ended at 15400 yuan / ton during the week, with little change. On the 11th, the market offer was weak again. Although the cost side continued to rise, the demand was poor and the products lacked support. Business society predicts that BPA may mainly adjust its operation in the short term.

1、 Price trend

According to commodity data monitoring, the price of titanium dioxide increased this week. The average price of titanium dioxide in China was 20800 yuan / ton last Friday and 21100 yuan / ton this Friday. The price increased slightly within the week, with a range of 1.44%.

2、 Market analysis

The domestic titanium dioxide market price rose this week. Since the international titanium dioxide enterprises fannengtuo and Connors sent a letter to raise the price of titanium dioxide on April 1, the price increase letter of domestic titanium dioxide enterprises was welcomed in the second week of March. Up to now, the ex factory quotation of domestic rutile titanium dioxide with tax is 20200-22000 yuan / ton; The ex factory quotation of anatase titanium dioxide including tax is between 18000-19500 yuan / ton.

In terms of titanium concentrate, the price of titanium concentrate in Panxi increased slightly this week. The supply of titanium ore market is tight and the market starts at a low level. The inventory of small and medium-sized manufacturers is low, manufacturers send more early orders, and the reluctance to sell is obvious. Up to now, the tax free quotation of 38 grade titanium ore is about 1550 yuan / ton, that of 46 grade 10 titanium ore is about 2420-2450 yuan / ton, and that of 47 grade 20 ore is about 2550 yuan / ton. In the short term, the price of Panxi titanium concentrate will continue to be high and firm, and the actual transaction price will be negotiated.

In terms of sulfuric acid, the domestic sulfuric acid market rose this week, according to the bulk list data of business society. The average price of domestic sulfuric acid was 800 yuan / ton last Friday and 831.67 yuan / ton this Friday. The price increased by 3.96% during the week. The upstream sulfur market has risen sharply recently, and the cost support is good. Some sulfuric acid manufacturers have insufficient operation, the load is reduced, the downstream formic acid market has increased slightly, the bromine market price has been adjusted at a low level, and the downstream procurement enthusiasm is general.

3、 Future forecast

Titanium dioxide analysts of business society believe that: at present, the international titanium dioxide market is good, which is good for the domestic market. On the whole, the raw material titanium concentrate increased slightly, the price of sulfuric acid increased, and the cost support was strong. It is expected that the price focus of titanium dioxide will be upward in the short term, and the actual transaction price will be mainly discussed.

The price of aluminum fluoride fluctuated and fell this week

According to the data of business agency, the price of aluminum fluoride fluctuated and fell this week. As of March 14, the average price of domestic aluminum fluoride was 11075 yuan / ton, down 1.56% from 11250 yuan / ton on March 7 last week; Aluminum fluoride market fell this week.

The price of raw materials fluctuated and fell

According to the monitoring of business society, the price of fluorite fell sharply in March, down 8.46%; Hydrofluoric acid prices fell slightly, down 0.46%. The price of raw materials fluorite and hydrofluoric acid fluctuated and fell, the cost of aluminum fluoride decreased, and the downward pressure of aluminum fluoride increased.

The price of electrolytic aluminum fell due to shock

According to the monitoring of business society, the price of electrolytic aluminum fell slightly this week, down 2.90%. This week, the aluminum price fluctuated and fell, the operation of electrolytic aluminum manufacturers was stable, the demand for aluminum fluoride was temporarily stable, the downstream market was weak and stable, and the rising power of aluminum fluoride was weakened.

Market overview and forecast

Analysts of aluminum fluoride industry of business society believe that this week, the price of hydrofluoric acid fell, the price of fluorite fell, the cost of aluminum fluoride fell weakly, the demand for aluminum fluoride weakened, the start of aluminum fluoride manufacturers resumed, and the supply of aluminum fluoride was stable. In the future, the cost fell weakly, the supply and demand were stable, the downward pressure of aluminum fluoride increased, and the upward momentum remained. In the future, the price of aluminum fluoride decreased weakly.

According to the bulk list data of business society, as of March 11, the average quotation price of acrylic acid in East China was 16100.00 yuan / ton, up 0.41% from Monday, 2.54% from February 11, and 8.28% year-on-year in a three-month cycle.

The market price of acrylic acid rose slightly this week. Recently, the price of raw propylene has been running at a high level, with obvious cost pressure. Some units on the supply side have been shut down for maintenance, the supply has shrunk, and the downstream demand is gradually recovering. The operator’s mentality is cautious, the market negotiation is mild, and the price focus is high.

Upstream propylene, according to the data monitoring of business society, the reference price of propylene was 9170.50 on March 10, up 8.73% compared with March 1 (8433.83).

According to the acrylic acid analyst of business society, at present, the price of raw propylene is high, the cost support is still strong, some units are shut down for maintenance, and the downstream just needs to follow up. It is expected that in the short term, the acrylic acid market may operate at a high level, and more attention should be paid to the guidance of market news.

1、 Price trend

According to the bulk data monitoring of business agency, as of March 4, the average price of refrigerant R22 was 17500 yuan / ton, which was the same as that at the beginning of the week, with an increase of 0% during the week and 15.89 /% compared with the same period last year

According to the bulk data monitoring of business society, as of March 4, the average price of refrigerant R134a was 27500 yuan / ton, which was the same as the price of 27500 yuan / ton at the beginning of the week, with an increase of 0% during the week and 41.51% compared with the same period last year.

2、 Market analysis

The market of refrigerant R22 was temporarily stable this week, and the prices of mainstream manufacturers were basically not adjusted. After the increase in the early stage, it remained stable. The trend of raw material hydrofluoric acid declined, chloroform was temporarily stable, the support of cost was slightly weakened, the fundamentals fluctuated little, and R22 trend was strong. As of the weekend, the price of raw hydrofluoric acid is mostly 10870 yuan / ton, the price of chloroform is about 5100 yuan / ton, the price of R22 is mostly in the range of 17000-18000 yuan / ton, the price of Shandong is about 17500 yuan / ton, the price of Zhejiang is about 17000-17500 yuan / ton, the price of Hunan is about 17500-18000 yuan / ton, and the price of Guangzhou is about 18000 yuan / ton.

This week, the market of refrigerant R134a is running stably temporarily, the trend of raw material hydrofluoric acid is declining, the price of trichloroethylene is high, the cost support is strong, but the demand is weak, the market supply exceeds demand, the shipment of enterprises is under pressure, the negotiation is profitable, the active clearing is the main, and the market trading atmosphere is light. By the end of the weekend, the market quotation of R134a was in the range of 25000-30000 yuan / ton, about 25500-26000 yuan / ton in Zhejiang, about 25500-26000 yuan / ton in Hunan, about 27000-30000 yuan / ton in Jiangsu and about 27000 yuan / ton in Guangzhou.

In terms of raw materials, the price trend of domestic hydrofluoric acid fell this week. Up to now, the mainstream price negotiated by various regions of domestic hydrofluoric acid is 10000-10500 yuan / ton, and the quotation of some manufacturers is higher than the market price. The actual transaction price on the floor this week mainly fell. Recently, the domestic spot supply of hydrofluoric acid is normal, but the downstream acceptance is not high, and the market price trend of hydrofluoric acid fell.

3、 Future forecast

Business community refrigerant analysts believe that the current cost power is OK, but the demand continues to be weak, the market transaction atmosphere is poor, there is pressure on enterprise sales, and the prices of R22 and R134a are stable and falling in the short term.