Recent price trends of calcium carbide
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According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of the Business Society, the ex factory prices of calcium carbide in the northwest region have temporarily stabilized this week. The average ex factory price of mainstream calcium carbide manufacturers in northwest China this week is 2950.00 yuan/ton. Weekend prices fell by 25.00% year-on-year. On August 6th, the calcium carbide commodity index was 77.29, unchanged from yesterday, a decrease of 63.58% from the cycle’s highest point of 212.23 points (2021-10-26), and an increase of 39.29% from the lowest point of 55.49 points on March 14th, 2016. (Note: The cycle refers to the period from September 1st, 2011 to the present)
Upstream support is average, while downstream demand increases
From the supply side perspective, the ex factory prices of calcium carbide in the northwest region have temporarily stabilized this week, and the manufacturer’s inventory is average.
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The upstream blue charcoal market has stabilized at a low level, while the downstream PVC market prices have slightly fluctuated and increased. This weekend, the price of Shenmulan charcoal is around 1100 yuan/ton, and the price is temporarily stable, with average cost support. This week, the PVC market price increased from 5992.00 yuan/ton at the beginning of the week to 6058.00 yuan/ton at the weekend, an increase of 1.10%. Weekend prices fell by 9.16% year-on-year. The PVC market price has slightly increased, and downstream customers have increased their enthusiasm for purchasing calcium carbide. The downstream PVC market has a positive impact on the price of calcium carbide.
Calcium carbide may fluctuate or rise in the aftermarket
In mid July, the calcium carbide market may fluctuate and rise in a narrow range. The price of raw material blue charcoal has stabilized at a low level, with average cost support. The downstream PVC market has slightly increased, and downstream demand has increased. It is expected that the price of calcium carbide in the northwest region will fluctuate and rise in a narrow range in mid July, with consolidation being the main focus.
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