Recent trend of sulfuric acid price

As can be seen from the figure above, the distribution price of sulfuric acid in Shandong increased this week, from 546.67 yuan / ton at the beginning of the week to 563.33 yuan / ton at the end of the week, with an increase of 3.05%, 97.66% over the same period last year. Overall, the sulfuric acid market rose this week, with the sulfuric acid commodity index at 87.68 on June 18.

Downstream market boosted, purchasing intention strengthened

From the quotation of manufacturers, the price of mainstream sulfuric acid manufacturers in Shandong Province rose this week, the inventory of manufacturers was general, and the downstream demand was good. Heze Jiangyuan quoted 560 yuan / ton over the weekend, up 10 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of the week; Zouping Tianlu quoted 480 yuan / ton this weekend, up 40 yuan / ton compared with the beginning of the week; Jinan Yuanfei quoted 650 yuan / ton, which was temporarily stable compared with that at the beginning of the week.

From the perspective of the upstream and downstream industry chain, the sulfur market in the upstream has been consolidated at a high level recently, with the quoted price of 1613.33 yuan / ton, and the cost support is good. However, the price of bromine in the downstream market is rising steadily, from 45312.50 yuan / ton at the beginning of the week to 45937.50 yuan / ton at the end of the week, with an increase of 1.38%, 65.04% over the same period of last year. On the whole, the upstream and downstream products have a positive impact on the price of sulfuric acid this week.

After a small shock up

In late June, the sulfuric acid Market in Shandong may rise slightly. The price of sulfur in the upper reaches has been consolidated at a high level recently, and the cost support is good. Moreover, the price of bromine in the lower reaches has also begun to rise. The purchasing enthusiasm of sulfuric acid in the lower reaches has been strengthened, and the product trend has risen under the contradiction between supply and demand. Business community sulfuric acid analysts believe that the short-term Shandong market in the supply and demand and raw materials and other aspects of the impact of sulfuric acid market or small shock rise.

According to the data monitored by the business agency, the average ex factory tax price of domestic light potassium carbonate was 6740.00 yuan / ton at the beginning of the week, while the average ex factory tax price of domestic light potassium carbonate was 6720.00 yuan / ton at the end of the week, down 0.30%. The current price has increased by 0.44% month on month, and the current price has increased by 7.74% year on year.

Recently, the domestic potash market dropped slightly. Potash market supply situation is general, downstream purchasing enthusiasm is general, maintaining rigid demand. Potash trading market is relatively cold, the market continues to decline slightly. According to the statistics of the business society, the mainstream ex factory quotation range of domestic industrial grade potassium carbonate this week is about 6300-7200 yuan / ton (the quotation is for reference only), and the quotation is different according to different procurement situations.

Recently, the quotation of potassium chloride mainstream manufacturers is at the peak: on June 18, the potassium chloride equipment of Qinghai Salt Lake Potash Fertilizer Co., Ltd. operated normally. The ex factory quotation is about 2450 yuan / ton, the quotation is temporarily stable, and the actual transaction price is mainly through negotiation. On June 18, Anhui Badou Chemical Co., Ltd. quoted about 3150 yuan per ton for potassium chloride distribution, which was temporarily stable. The actual transaction price was mainly through negotiation. Recently, after a round of rise, the potassium chloride market has been temporarily consolidated at a high level, the port inventory is tight, the source of goods in the factory is limited, and the price is temporarily at the highest level.

Potassium carbonate analysts of business news agency believe that the domestic potassium chloride market is in short supply in the near future. Most of the new imported potassium sources are concentrated in the hands of traders. Domestic potassium manufacturers have limited output and strong cost support. It is expected that the price of potassium carbonate will rise in the short term, and the long-term market still needs to be seen（ The above prices are provided by the main manufacturers of potassium nitrate all over the country and sorted out and analyzed by the potassium carbonate analysts of the business society. They are for reference only. For more price details, please contact the relevant manufacturers for consultation).

1、 Polyoxymethylene market price trend chart

Price curve of paraformaldehyde

According to the monitoring of the business agency, the average price of paraformaldehyde at the beginning of the week was 5766 yuan / ton, while at the end of the week, the average price was 5700 yuan / ton, down 1.16%.

2、 Market analysis

On June 15, Shandong formaldehyde Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., with an annual output of 30000 tons of polyoxymethylene, offered 5700 yuan / ton of Polyoxymethylene (96) including tax, which was the same as last time. Linyi Shengyang Chemical Co., Ltd. has an annual output of 9000 tons of polyoxymethylene. The ex factory price of Polyoxymethylene (96) including tax is 5400-5500 yuan / ton, which is about 100-200 yuan / ton lower than last time. Zibo Qixing Chemical Technology Co., Ltd., with an annual output of 10000 tons of polyoxymethylene, Polyoxymethylene (96) ex factory price including tax is 6000 yuan / ton, which is 100 yuan / ton lower than last time. In summer, the market demand of polyoxymethylene turns weak, and the manufacturer reduces the quotation.

According to the monitoring of business news agency, the average price of domestic methanol manufacturers in Shandong was 2522 yuan / ton at the beginning of this week, while the average price of domestic methanol manufacturers in Shandong was 2540 yuan / ton at the end of this week, up 0.69%. On June 15, the main closing price of methanol futures in Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange was 2514 yuan / ton, up 2.57% in the day. The atmosphere of domestic methanol spot market is warming up.

3、 Future forecast

In summer, the market demand for paraformaldehyde weakens, and the upstream methanol market warms up. Paraformaldehyde analysts of the business community expect that the decline space of paraformaldehyde is limited.

According to the monitoring data of business society, as of June 16, the average factory price of domestic industrial grade dimethyl carbonate was 7066 yuan / ton, and the average price increased by 366 yuan / ton, or 5.47% compared with the price of June 11, 2021 (reference price: 6700 yuan / ton); Compared with the price of June 1, 2021 (reference price: 5666 yuan / ton), the average price increased by 1400 yuan / T, or 24.71%.

From June to now, the domestic market of dimethyl carbonate has risen sharply. In terms of demand, downstream demand has performed well, and the market investment atmosphere has increased. In terms of supply and demand, overhaul of the large factory discharge device, reduced market supply and tight spot. Therefore, under the support of many favorable factors, the market price of dimethyl carbonate is up all the way. After the Dragon Boat Festival, the site commencement rate was not significantly increased, the early shutdown device failed to start smoothly after the festival, and the overall market supply continued to be tight to continue to support the high-level operation of dimethyl carbonate market. On the first day after the festival (June 15), the quotation price of some DMC factories in Shandong Province increased again, with an increase of 200-500 yuan / ton. The upward price led the market to continue to close to the high end. On June 16, the market price continued to increase by 200-300 yuan / T, and as of the 16th, the average factory price of domestic industrial grade dimethyl carbonate was 7066 yuan / T, compared with that before the festival, The average price rose 366 yuan / ton, up more than 5.47%. Compared with the beginning of June, the average price has risen 1400 yuan / T, and the half month is up nearly 25%.

In the upstream of propylene oxide, in the early June, the domestic market of epichlorohydrin was down all the way. According to the data monitoring of business society, as of June 15, the reference average price of propylene oxide in China was 13733.33 yuan / ton, which was 12.15% lower than that of June 1 (15633.33 yuan / ton).

In terms of upstream methanol, the main closing price of methanol futures of Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange was 2514 yuan / ton on June 15, up 2.57% in the day. The atmosphere of domestic methanol spot market is warming up. Before the festival, some traders make up for the air and the downstream goods to support the mentality of the industry. After the festival, the new prices in Northwest China may be relatively strong, and at present, they are generally bullish. According to the monitoring of business news agency, as of June 15, the average price of domestic methanol production enterprises in Shandong was 2535 yuan / ton, with a month on month decrease of 7.06% and a year-on-year increase of 56.48%. Some methanol production enterprises have delayed the maintenance plan slightly, and the supply is relatively sufficient, and the social inventory is not good. MTBE price is relatively good, crude oil continues to rise, and the finished oil is about to open the window of up-regulation, which will give a certain mentality support to the market, and it is expected to push the methanol market higher.

In terms of upstream DME, in the off-season, the domestic DME market continued to decline, the market was relatively weak, the market trading atmosphere was general, and the overall performance was weak. According to the data monitoring of business society, as of June 15, the reference average price of DME in China was 3377.50 yuan / ton, down 7.78% compared with that of June 1 (3662.50 yuan / ton).

Analysis of the trend of the post market

At present, after the downstream increase of DMC starts, the demand may further increase, so the demand support will continue in the short term. In terms of supply, it is heard that there are still parking plants in the near future, so the short-term market supply should be kept relatively small. Business agency analysts believe that in the short term, domestic DMC market continues to strengthen the trend, with limited down space

This week (6.7-11), domestic liquid ammonia market remained stable, market prices did not change much. Weekly liquid ammonia was up 0.38 percent, according to business agency monitoring. After a big increase in late May, liquid ammonia is now stable. This week, liquid ammonia manufacturers generally reported stability, and sporadic manufacturers rose and fell. With the resumption of some maintenance devices, the market supply increased, alleviating the market supply tension, and the liquid ammonia market also stopped rising and stabilizing.

Near the weekend, the domestic liquid ammonia market atmosphere is still good. The price of liquid ammonia in Shandong Province is stable. This week, the ammonia quantity in this region is moderate, the enterprises are shipping normally. At present, the inventory pressure is still not large. Since last weekend, the rise pace of the region is suspended, and the manufacturer’s quotation is stable, and the market price at the weekend maintains the level at the beginning of the week. The main price in the region is 4200-4300 yuan / ton. At present, the production of liquid ammonia from the plant in the region is moderate, and the price is expected to be stable in the near future..

The liquid ammonia Market in Hebei Province also remained stable, with Friday’s price not changing much compared with the beginning of the week. At present, the pressure on the stock of the source of goods in the region is general, and the quotation of the large factories throughout the week is stable. The manufacturer’s inventory pressure is still acceptable, and the mainstream price in the region is 4000-4200 yuan / ton. At present, the liquid ammonia discharged by the plant is moderate, the overall inventory pressure in the region is not large, and the price or high level is expected to stabilize in the near future.

In the future market, the current domestic liquid ammonia manufacturers’ rising rhythm is slowing down, some of which have fallen, and the upward space may not be large in the near future. However, due to the continuous strength of urea and the impact of the boost of export by the printing standard, the price of liquid ammonia will not decline in a large area in the near future, and it is expected to maintain a high range as the main.

1、 Price trend

According to the monitoring data of business news agency, the price of caustic soda was stable. From the beginning of the week to the end of the week, the average price of Shandong market was 522.5 yuan / ton, up 6%, and 3.98% over the same period of last year. The commodity index of caustic soda on June 10 was 75.18, unchanged from yesterday, down 63.66% from 206.87 (November 14, 2017), the highest point in the cycle, and up 15.47% from 65.11, the lowest point on October 9, 2020（ Note: period refers to the period from September 1, 2011 to now

2、 Market analysis

This week, the price of caustic soda was adjusted. The price of caustic soda in Shandong has been stable for the time being. At present, the mainstream ex factory price of 32% caustic soda is 490-560 yuan / ton, and the downstream demand is slightly better than before. The downstream alumina supports liquid caustic soda in the near future, and the price of caustic soda rises in the near future. Now the caustic soda manufacturers adjust their prices according to their own situation, and it is predicted that the caustic soda will be mainly operated in a narrow range in the future. In Hebei area, the market of caustic soda mainly fluctuates in a narrow range. At present, the mainstream ex factory price of 32% caustic soda is 480-650 yuan / ton, and it is expected that caustic soda will continue to be consolidated in the future.

Downstream: due to the low level of alumina caustic soda inventory in the downstream last week, the market demand is strong, caustic soda manufacturers are actively shipping, and the trading atmosphere is acceptable. There was a good demand for caustic soda, which had a positive impact on the market. The delivery of caustic soda was smoother than before, and the price went up. This week, there is still inventory demand for downstream alumina, but there are signs of increasing supply of caustic soda manufacturers. At this stage, the price of caustic soda is running in a consolidation market.

According to the price monitoring of the business community, in the 22nd week of 2021 (5.31-6.4), there were 2 kinds of commodities that rose, 1 kind of commodities that fell, and 2 kinds of commodities that rose or fell to 0. The main commodities rising were caustic soda (6.00%) and light soda (4.34%); The main commodities falling were calcium carbide (- 4.67%). The average rise and fall this week was 1.13%.

Business analysts believe that in the near future, due to the inventory demand of alumina enterprises in Shandong, the market demand is stronger than before. But now the supply of caustic soda enterprises is rising, and other regions mainly wait and see. It is expected that caustic soda will continue to be consolidated and operated in the future, depending on the downstream market demand.

Trade name: NBR

Latest price (June 9): 20900 yuan / ton

Analysis points: according to the monitoring of business society, the price of NBR in China was 20900 yuan / ton on September 9, which was stable. The price of raw butadiene has rebounded sharply since June and cost side support. According to the business society, the price of butadiene as of June 9 was 8163 yuan / ton, up 9.44% from 7458 yuan / ton in early June. In addition, the downstream products industry demand is general, and the price of individual goods source is slightly firm. According to the business agency, the mainstream report of domestic Lanhua nitrile 3308 was 22000 yuan / ton on September, 21500 yuan / ton in the mainstream report of South Tintin 1052, and 18700 yuan / ton for Russia 3365 mainstream report for lg6250 in South Korea.

Post market forecast: the rising of raw materials has some support, but the demand is slightly general, and it is expected that the NBR market will be slightly shaken and consolidated in the later period.

According to the price monitoring data of business agency, as of June 8, the reference average price of domestic n-propanol was 8333 yuan / ton, and the average price decreased by 200 yuan / T, or 2.34% compared with the price on June 1; On May 1, the price ratio was down by 1000 yuan / ton, or 10.71%.

In May, the market price of n-propanol in Shandong Province declined significantly. In June, the overall improvement of the market is not large, and the downstream demand is general. In addition, the raw ethylene external market market in June has been under supported by the fluctuation of the market, and the overall operation of the market is weak. On June 8, the market price of n-propanol in Shandong Province decreased by 200-300 yuan / ton, compared with the previous working day. At present, as of the 8th, the factory price of n-propanol in Shandong Province has decreased to 7900-8300 yuan / ton (bulk water), and the price of high-end market offer has been greatly reduced. Compared with the end of May, the price of high-end market offer has decreased, with the maximum reduction of about 500 yuan / ton. The market price of n-propanol in Nanjing is relatively stable, among which Nanjing Rongxin Chemical Co., Ltd. and the normal operation of n-propanol plant. The ex factory quotation of n-propanol is 8500 yuan / ton (bulk water).

In the upstream propylene aspect, on June 7, the price of propylene in Shandong Province was temporarily stable. According to the price map of business agency, after a substantial increase of 150-250 yuan / ton on the 3rd, the market is reorganized and operated today. Some enterprises have slightly reduced 50 yuan / ton, and the current market transaction has risen to 8050-8150 yuan / ton, with the mainstream price of about 8050 yuan / ton. On June 4, the US propylene price rose, which was positive for the propylene market. At present, there is not much stock in propylene market, and some equipment maintenance is still not finished, and no external quotation is temporarily made. Recently, the international crude oil market events have been constantly, the price fluctuates, and the crude oil price rises, which has a positive impact on the propylene market. The overall operating rate of downstream is general, butanol unit has recovered, and the market continues to improve, and it has a slight pull-up effect on propylene.

Upstream ethylene, the recent external ethylene market overall trend of decline. As of the 4th, the market of ethylene market in Europe, FD northwest Europe quoted us $1303-1316 / T, down 23 USD / T, CIF northwest Europe quotation of USD 1323-1334 / T, down 18 USD / T. The US ethylene market, FD US Bay quoted 677-689 USD / ton, the recent U.S. ethylene market market fell, demand was poor. The market of ethylene in Asia, CFR Northeast Asia quoted $1017-1025 / T, down $5 / T, CFR Southeast Asia quotation 962-970 USD / T, down $5 / T.

N-propanol will operate steadily in the short term

At present, the domestic market of n-propanol is weak as a whole, the price difference in the field decreases after the price goes down, and the price difference is more reasonable. Therefore, analysts of business society believe that in June, the domestic market of n-propanol can stop falling and stabilize, and it is mainly stable to operate. It is not excluded that individual dealers can adjust the spot price of n-propanol slightly according to their own conditions, More attention should be paid to the cost of raw materials and supply of goods in the later period.

According to the data monitoring of business society, as of May 31, the average price reference of domestic butanone market was 8800 yuan / ton, and the average price decreased 133 yuan / T, or 1.49% compared with the average value of butanone reference of 8933 yuan / ton on May 1.

Domestic butanone market in early may slightly pushed up 5.79% in the half month

In early May, on the first day after the festival, the domestic butanone market market saw a small increase. On June and July, the quotation price of butanone factory increased by 300-400 yuan / ton, and the market closing appeared to increase. Without the wait and see after the festival, the rapid rise of market market is mainly supported by the low start rate of factories in the first ten days, tight spot supply and the support from the exit. As of the 15th, the average factory price of domestic butanone market was 9466 yuan / ton, which was 5.97% higher in half month compared with the beginning of the month.

Li Kong pressure on the domestic butanone market falling back in late May

However, the demand boost in the downstream of China has not been obvious, which also brings uncertainty factors to the continued trend of domestic butanone market in late May. In late May, affected by the resumption of work in the late may stage of some factories, the supply volume in butanone will increase, some businesses start to reduce prices and deliver goods moderately. The overall market of butanone in China has declined slightly, the transaction negotiation is loose, and after the price has declined slightly, the overall trading and investment atmosphere of the whole market is still general, and the downstream wait-and-see mood is aggravating, and the butanone market gradually falls back at the end of the month, As of 31, the market price of butanone in Shandong Province is 8600-8800 yuan / ton, the market price of butanone in Jiangsu Province is stable temporarily, the ex factory price of butanone is 8800-9000 yuan / ton, the market price of butanone in South China is stable, and the ex factory price of butanone is 8800-9100 yuan / ton.

According to the business agency, the following is the reference price of butanone in some parts of China in May

product region May 1st May 31st Up and down

Butanone East China RMB 8900 / T 8800 yuan / ton – one hundred

Butanone south China RMB 9000 / T RMB 8900 / T – one hundred

Butanone North China 8800 yuan / ton 8700 yuan / ton – one hundred

Upstream, the domestic LPG market fluctuated frequently in May, and Shandong civil gas was in a trend of fluctuation and rise. According to the data of business agency, the average price of LNG civilian Shandong market was 4066.67 yuan / ton on May 1, the average price on May 31 was 4143.33 yuan / ton, and the increase in May was 1.89%, up 55.76% compared with the same period last year. Although the overall focus of Shandong civil gas market moved upward in May, the favorable and negative factors of the market in the month were staggered, and the fluctuation was frequent. After May 1 holiday, Shandong civil gas is the first upward trend, manufacturers have been increasing. The main reasons for the rise after the festival are as follows: first, the international crude oil price keeps a small upward trend after the festival, and the news side brings some favorable support to the LPG market. Second, there is a certain demand for replenishment in the downstream after the festival, and the enthusiasm for entering the market is good, and the traffic and transportation are limited during the holiday period. The factory’s delivery atmosphere has been significantly improved during the holiday period, with strong mentality and price increase as the main factor.

The risk of continued decline of butanone in June after the plant started

At the end of May and early June, the main domestic butanone factories started to drive, and the increase in supply was enough to affect the mentality of market people. The worries about the market are also increasing among the butanone carriers, and the current market price of butanone is still at a high level, so most industries have bearish expectations. In addition, the downstream demand is general, after entering June, butanone factories have more inventory pressure. Therefore, the butanone analysts of business society believe that the domestic butanone market in early June is generally weak operation, and some regions have continued to decline risk.

According to the monitoring of business news agency, the price trend of domestic anhydrous hydrofluoric acid declined this week. As of the end of the week, the market price of hydrofluoric acid was 10020 yuan / ton, down 1.57% from 10180 yuan / ton at the beginning of the week, up 16.11% year on year.

The price trend of domestic hydrofluoric acid declined this week. Up to now, the mainstream price of domestic hydrofluoric acid in various regions is 9400-9700 yuan / ton. Some manufacturers’ quotations are higher than the market price. The actual transaction market on the floor is weak. The price of domestic hydrofluoric acid mainly declined. Recently, the domestic spot supply of hydrofluoric acid has increased, and the price trend on the floor has dropped.

Domestic hydrofluoric acid spot supply is sufficient, some hydrofluoric acid plants in the field are restarted, and the upstream raw material price of hydrofluoric acid has dropped slightly. So far, the mainstream of hydrofluoric acid negotiation in southern China is 9400-9600 yuan / ton, while the price of hydrofluoric acid in northern China is 9400-9700 yuan / ton. In recent years, the price trend of domestic hydrofluoric acid market is mainly declining, and the manufacturers reflect that the recent delivery situation is not good, but the price of hydrofluoric acid market is still facing downward pressure in the later stage.

The market price of fluorite, the raw material of hydrofluoric acid, declined slightly. By the end of the weekend, the domestic fluorite price was 2616.67 yuan / ton, with a price drop of 0.21% this week. Recently, the domestic fluorite spot supply was normal. However, with the rising temperature, some manufacturers in the North started their plants gradually. However, recently, the environmental protection supervision was strict, and the affected plants in some areas stopped, This week, the domestic fluorite price trend slightly lower. Up to now, the mainstream of domestic fluorite negotiations is 2400-2600 yuan / ton. The high price of fluorite on the floor is supported by the cost of hydrofluoric acid market, and the price of domestic hydrofluoric acid market is slightly lower due to the impact.

The market trend of domestic refrigerants is temporarily stable. Recently, the sales situation of the automobile industry is normal. The market of refrigerants is temporarily stable. The demand is mainly purchased on demand. The trend of the refrigerant industry remains stable. The market of various types of refrigerants has little change. However, the manufacturers are under pressure to ship, the sales pressure is large, the price of raw material hydrofluoric acid is declining, and the cost support is lost. The export volume of refrigerants has little change, The output of downstream air conditioning is low, the demand is scarce, the off-season effect of after-sales market continues, and the refrigerant price remains stable temporarily. On the whole, negative factors dominate the refrigerant market, and the prices of hydrofluoric acid and chloroform are lower, which makes the refrigerant industry under pressure. At present, the load of R22 manufacturers is not high, the inventory is in a reasonable range, the market price trend is stable, but the downstream receiving capacity is limited, there is a lot of wait-and-see mood, the delivery situation of goods holders is normal, some businesses still have the phenomenon of cost inversion, and the mainstream of on-site negotiation is 16000-17500 yuan / ton. Domestic R134a manufacturers operate under low load, and the price trend of R134a remains stable. However, at present, purchasing on demand is the main trend, downstream enterprises are not high, and traders are in a strong wait-and-see mood. At present, the market quotation of refrigerant R134a is mostly in the range of 20000-24000 yuan / ton, but the transaction atmosphere is general. The market trend of downstream refrigerants is stable, and the price trend of hydrofluoric acid market is declining.

Judging from the industrial chain chart, the price trend of fluorine chemical industry is declining, the price of raw material fluorite is falling, and the price of downstream refrigerant products is gradually falling. In addition, the recent overhaul and restart of some domestic hydrofluoric acid devices has increased the spot supply on the floor. Affected by multiple negative factors, Chen Ling, hydrofluoric acid analyst of the business community, believes that the market price of hydrofluoric acid may fall slightly.