The market for polyaluminum chloride rose in April, with China’s solid (industrial grade, content ≥ 28%) polyaluminum chloride market reporting around 1811.67 yuan/ton on the 30th and 1745 yuan/ton on the 1st, up 1.45%.
In the production cost of polyaluminum chloride, raw materials such as alumina and hydrochloric acid account for over 60%, and the upstream electrolytic aluminum market fluctuated in April; The hydrochloric acid market has experienced periodic price increases due to adjustments in the operating rate of chlor alkali enterprises, which has provided cost support for the overall price of polyaluminum chloride.
In April, we entered the peak season for traditional water treatment demand, with the upgrading and renovation of municipal sewage treatment plants, an increase in the operating rate of industrial wastewater treatment projects, and the release of downstream procurement needs. Especially in the field of drinking water treatment, the demand for high-quality polyaluminum chloride with alumina content ≥ 28% remains stable. The order volume of top water plants has increased month on month, and the inventory pressure of manufacturers has eased, resulting in an increased willingness to quote.
Market forecast: Some chlor alkali enterprises still have planned maintenance in May, which will limit the production of hydrochloric acid by-products; In May, the newly added alumina production capacity of approximately 4-5 million tons per year in Fangchenggang, Yulin and other places in Guangxi will enter the centralized production stage, further exacerbating the pressure of industry oversupply; Excess supply of alumina suppresses cost increases, limited room for price increases in hydrochloric acid, coupled with a lack of unexpected positive news on the demand side of the polyaluminum chloride market, the driving force for a significant increase in product prices is insufficient, and it is expected to maintain a high volatility pattern.
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