Flake graphite prices show downward trend in 2019 2020-01-15

Jan. 15, 2020 - In 2019, market prices of flake graphite showed a trend of "continuous decline and stability in the later period", and the annual decline of flake graphite was conservatively estimated at CNY 500-800/ton.   In the first quarter, due to the production halt in the main producing areas in Northeast China, market prices remained high. With the gradual import of foreign f…

Destocking still tricky to dead burned magnesia 96-97% 2020-01-15

Jan. 15, 2020 - January witnesses again an entire price drop of dead burned magnesia 96-97%. Massive market stockpile is still principal factor bringing down market situation. In contrast to December, market price of dead burned magnesia 97% gets down by RMB 400/t. That of dead burned magnesia 96.5% glides by RMB 400-500/t. Though Chinese government formally cancels magnesia export's commo…

Market condition of boron carbide in January 2020-01-15

Jan. 15, 2020 - Refwin investigation displayed that market condition of boron carbide is stable in January. The production of boron carbide requires advanced technology that increases the cost of related producers. In the actual market, product quality is mixed, so downstream purchasers will undergo huge risks to change suppliers suddenly and they are inclined to cooperate with long-ter…

Dead burned magnesia 90-92% dips modestly 2020-01-15

Jan. 15, 2020 - As it is approaching Chinese Spring Festival, many DBM 90-92% manufacturers are willing to boost sales quantity and recoup fund. In terms of current prices, Refwin surveys show compared with previous month, mainstream price of dead burned magnesia 92% is modestly reduced by RMB 200-300/t. Mainstream price of dead burned magnesia 90% falls by approximately RMB 200/t. …

The highlight of petroleum coke recarburizer market in 2019 2020-01-15

Jan. 15, 2020 - Since the early 2019, prices of petroleum coke recarburizer have showed a strong decline, down by RMB more than 1,000/t. An in-depth probe into the market conducted by Refwin displayed that the price of coke dropped in Q1, and the market of petroleum coke recarburizer was downward accordingly. Meanwhile, relevant purchasers boasted abundant inventory in the beginning and…

A glimpse of market of soluble sodium silicate in 2019 2020-01-15

Jan. 15, 2020 - In 2019, overall, soluble sodium silicate prices remained stable with slight fluctuation. Nevertheless, the subtle competition was fierce in main production bases, for example, Hebei province. The rivalry was shaped because some producers captured the market, especially in North China, with a lower price. The change of main production areas referred to part of participants from…

Flake graphite prices in Shandong hold steady in January 2020-01-15

Jan. 15, 2020 – In early January, market prices of flake graphite in Shandong remain stable. At present, the production of flake graphite in Shandong is relatively normal. Manufacturers reported that output and sales in 2019 were lower than that in 2018. The overall decline in output, sales and prices was certainly a major feature of last year. Affected by peak production in winte…

Market of calcined coal recarburizer posted overall fluctuation in 2019 2020-01-15

Jan. 15, 2020 - In early 2019, prices of calcined coal recarburizer decreased RMB 150/t, which kept pace with the price drop of coal. From February to April, the market was complicated as participants accelerated efforts to consume inventory. However, the situation was changed in May, during which Ningxia took strict measures to protect environment and thus the decline in calcined coal …

Prices of silicon carbide remain stable in January 2020-01-15

Jan. 15, 2020 - In mid-January, market prices of silicon carbide in Ningxia remain stable, and it is expected that there will be no change until the end of the Chinese Lunar New Year. Market price of silicon carbide showed a downward trend in 2019. Affected by the wait-and-see of the downstream market, from the end of last month to the beginning of this month, the transaction of the sil…

Downward market to summarize graphitized recarburizer of 2019 2020-01-14

Jan. 14, 2020 - Due to the price drop of petroleum coke, prices of graphitized recarburizer continued to the downward condition in 2019. On the whole, the sluggish landscape saw graphitized recarburizer market because some provinces like Gansu and Ningxia strengthened their efforts to environmental protection and limited the production of producers involved. In particular, the two month…

A look at flint clay market of Shandong in January 2020-01-14

Jan. 14, 2020 – In January, the market prices of flint clay in Shandong province, the major production hub, are basically flat to the prior month.   According to the some producers of flint clay in Shandong, they usually re-price their products at the beginning of each year and most producers currently do not have the plan to revise flint clay prices.   Though the manufa…

Henan: white fused alumina price being stable before Chinese New Year 2020-01-14

Jan. 14, 2020 – Approaching the Chinese New Year, some producers of white fused alumina reduce the prices marginally, but on the whole the market prices of WFA in January are essentially flat to the prior month, with trading volumes at a relatively low level.   Currently the environmental controls are still extremely strict and only some large plants are still in operatio…

Price drop emerges in alumina bubble market 2020-01-14

Jan. 14, 2020 - In Henan province, alumina bubble producers drop the product price this month and the adjustment is steady, according to Refwin survey. On the one hand, since the last month of 2019, demand for electrolytic aluminum has been lukewarm in China and now new capacity release is poor than expectation, jointly putting much pressure on industrial alumina manufacturers; on the othe…

Market review on China white fused alumina in 2019 2020-01-13

Jan. 13, 2020 - In 2019, market price of Chinese white fused alumina dropped down about 17.5%, to FOB $740-760/t for fractional size by the end of the year after a roller coaster ride. Sharply decreased demand from domestic and overseas markets, coupled with the industrial alumina price dropping which had fallen down about 18% compared with the highest point this year, has led to the shar…

Dead burned magnesia 94-95% prices fall again 2020-01-13

Jan. 13, 2020 - In the first month of 2020, dead burned magnesia 94-95% undergoes weak status with a downward trend and manufacturers keep on quoting discreetly. Refwin source shows market price of dead burned magnesia 95% dips by RMB 300-400/t in contrast to prior month and some makers have shut down production lines temporarily. Excess prodution capacity and stock accumulation are two fo…