Product name: Potassium chloride (imported)

Latest price (February 19th): 2725 yuan/ton

On February 19th, the domestic market price of imported potassium chloride slightly decreased, with a decrease of 50 yuan/ton compared to February 18th, a decrease of 1.80%, and a year-on-year decrease of 30.13%. At present, the port’s 62% self raised price of white potassium is around 2500 yuan/ton; The self raised price of 60% Dahong particles at the port is around 2700 yuan/ton. Border trade accounts for 62% of Russian white potassium at around 2400 yuan/ton. The terminal price of potassium chloride in domestic salt lakes is around 2860 yuan/ton. The potassium chloride port has a storage capacity of about 4 million tons. The downstream market for potassium carbonate and potassium nitrate has slightly declined, and downstream purchasing enthusiasm has weakened. International potassium fertilizer prices continue to decline, with a combination of bearish factors.

In the future, domestic potassium chloride prices may experience a slight fluctuation and decline, with consolidation being the main trend. The average import market price of potassium chloride is around 2700 yuan/ton.

The price of aluminum fluoride remains stable temporarily after the holiday

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Business Society, as of February 18th, the domestic quotation for aluminum fluoride is 10225 yuan/ton, which is temporarily stable compared to the price of aluminum fluoride on February 9th before the holiday, which was 10225 yuan/ton; Compared to February 1st, the price of aluminum fluoride decreased by 1.21% to 10350 yuan/ton. The prices of raw materials have fallen, the cost of aluminum fluoride has decreased, and the price of aluminum fluoride has fallen in February. After the holiday, the replenishment of aluminum fluoride inventory is poor, and the price of aluminum fluoride is temporarily stable.

Reduced raw material costs

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Shengyishe, as of February 18th, the price of fluorite is 3343.75 yuan/ton, which is temporarily stable compared to the price of 3343.75 yuan/ton on January 31st. During the Spring Festival, the construction of fluorite mines was poor, the supply of fluorite was tight, and the price support for fluorite remained. Downstream enterprises had poor purchasing sentiment, and upstream and downstream games led to weak and stable fluorite prices.

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Business Society, as of February 18th, the quotation for hydrofluoric acid was 10083.33 yuan/ton, a decrease of 1.47% compared to the quotation of 10233.33 yuan/ton on January 31st. In early February, some hydrofluoric acid companies sold at reduced prices, resulting in a decrease in hydrofluoric acid prices. Downstream replenishment after the holiday was average, and hydrofluoric acid orders were average. The price of hydrofluoric acid remained stable temporarily, and the cost of aluminum fluoride raw materials decreased in February.

Market Overview and Forecast

According to analysts from Shengyishe Aluminum Fluoride Industry, the prices of raw materials such as fluorite and hydrofluoric acid fell in February, leading to a decrease in the cost of aluminum fluoride. In the off-season of the electrolytic aluminum market, downstream replenishment after the holiday was average, and downstream customer purchases of aluminum fluoride were weak, resulting in a decrease in demand for aluminum fluoride. In the future, the cost of aluminum fluoride will decrease, and the demand will decrease. It is expected that the price of aluminum fluoride will fluctuate and fall in the future.

Product name: Titanium dioxide

Latest price on February 7th: 16583.33 yuan/ton

Key points of analysis: On February 7th, the domestic titanium dioxide market prices remained stable. At present, market trading is light, and as the Spring Festival holiday approaches, downstream and distributors are gradually taking a break. It is expected that the titanium dioxide market will remain stable in the short term, and the actual transaction price will remain unchanged.

Prediction: It is expected that the trend of titanium dioxide will remain stable in the short term, and the actual transaction price will remain unchanged.

Product Name: PVC

Latest price: 5566 yuan/ton

Analysis points: On February 6th, the PVC spot market prices fluctuated. Manufacturers have remained stable with some declines, and the trading atmosphere on the market has been light. Downstream processing enterprises have basically started their holidays, and dealer prices are relatively flexible. At present, the quotation for PVC SG5 is mostly around 5400-5800 yuan/ton. Downstream enterprises that have not yet taken holidays are buying on dips.

It is expected that the PVC spot market will temporarily stabilize and consolidate in the short term.

On February 5th, adipic acid remained stable in the East China region, and today’s price remained relatively stable compared to the previous weekend. Dealers often report high levels of exploratory behavior. The price of raw material pure benzene has stabilized and rebounded, with increased cost support. At present, the pressure on supply and demand is average, and manufacturers are still in the process of reducing inventory. Downstream pre holiday stocking is still ongoing, and supply and demand remain stable. Today, the mainstream market prices are: 9700-9850 yuan/ton for Shandong sources and 9800-9900 yuan/ton for Jiangsu sources.

In the future market forecast, Business Society predicts that there will still be support for the cost side, and the supply and demand of adipic acid will remain stable before the holiday, with prices mainly maintaining a narrow adjustment.