According to the data monitored by the business community, the average ex factory tax inclusive price of light potassium carbonate in Shanxi at the beginning of the week was 9237.50 yuan/ton, and the average ex factory tax inclusive price of light potassium carbonate in Shanxi at the weekend was 9162.50 yuan/ton, down 0.81%, and the current price rose 13.82% year on year.

Potassium carbonate

The price of potassium carbonate fell this week. It can be seen from the above figure that the potassium carbonate market has been declining recently, and this week the market continues to decline slightly. Recently, the domestic potassium manufacturers have started to operate more units than in the early stage, and the inventory in the plant is sufficient. The downstream demand is not good, and the purchase of just needed goods is maintained. The transactions in the potassium carbonate market are light, and the market fluctuates and falls. According to the statistics of the business agency, the quotation range of domestic industrial grade potassium carbonate mainstream factory this week is about 9000-9200 yuan/ton (the quotation is for reference only), which varies according to the procurement situation.

Recently, the domestic market price of imported potassium chloride has fallen, the supply of potassium chloride is abundant, and the market turnover is poor. At present, the sales price of 60% domestic potassium crystals in the market is 3450-3800 yuan/ton. The price of 57% powder in Qinghai small factories is 3100-3200 yuan/ton, and the price of 62% Russian white potassium in border trade areas is 3300-3400 yuan/ton. The price of 62% white potassium at the port is 3600-3750 yuan/ton. The price of large particles at the port is mostly 3550-3650 yuan/ton, and the price of 60% red powder is 3800-3850 yuan/ton.

In the near future, the overall trend of domestic potash fertilizer market is weak, the supply of potassium chloride exceeds the demand, and the cost support is poor. It is expected that the price of potassium carbonate will fall mainly in the short term, while the long-term market still needs to wait and see.