Market review of industrial alumina in March 2023-03-23

Mar. 23, 2023 - Market prices of industrial alumina remain stable in March. The price in Henan is about 70-100 yuan/ton higher than that in Shandong. In March, there is a significant difference between the industrial alumina market in Northern and Southern China. At the beginning of March, the Northern region faced stricter environmental regulations, resultin…

Silicon carbide prices turn stable 2023-03-22

Mar. 22, 2023 - In mid-March, the market prices of silicon carbide in Gansu and Ningxia remain temporarily stable compared to earlier this month. Recently, the first grade silicon carbide still maintains a tight supply situation. Most companies have stated that they need to wait for a week to half a month to get first grade silicon carbide. It is reported that in 2022, silicon ca…

Flake graphite market in Heilongjiang remains weak 2023-03-22

Mar. 22, 2023 - According to a recent Refwin survey, most flake graphite producers in Northeast China have not resumed full production due to the cold weather and many are still conducting maintenance checks.   Compared to the beginning of this month, some producers have lowered the ex-works prices of refractory grade flake graphite by 200 yuan/ton.   According to produce…

MgO-CaO brick price marginally down 2023-03-22

Mar. 23, 2023 - Due to weakened demand, ex-works price of MgO-CaO brick shows decline by around 15 USD in China. Now mainstream FOB price of MgO-CaO brick (CaO: 20%) stays at around 660 USD/t. At present, recovery of stainless steel industry is not obvious and steelmakers’ production enthusiasm is relatively low. MgO-CaO brick players comment the current competition pressure is la…

Prices of white fused alumina under confusion in Henan 2023-03-18

Mar. 18, 2023 - In March, market prices of white fused alumina in Henan decline slightly by 30 yuan/ton, with FOB price around USD720/ton (VAT included). At present, the market price of white fused alumina in Henan is relatively chaotic, and the quotations of enterprises are different, with a price gap of 200 yuan/ton. According to Refwin's survey, the price of i…

Prices of white fused alumina in Shandong loosen 2023-03-18

Mar. 18, 2023 - In March, market prices of white fused alumina in Shandong decline slightly by 40 yuan/ton, with FOB price around USD700/ton (VAT included). Due to sluggish demand and fierce market competition, the market price of white fused alumina appear looseness signs. According to Refwin's statistics, less than one-third of white fused alumina smelting furn…

Supply and demand of kaolin both weak in March 2023-03-17

Mar. 17, 2023 - Market prices of kaolin (Al2O3: 44-45%, whiteness: 90%, 325mesh) in Shanxi remain stable in March. At present, the operating rate of kaolin in Shanxi and Inner Mongolia continues to slow down, and the supply of raw ore is limited due to the rectification of mines in Shanxi and Inner Mongolia. Demand in ceramics and refractories industries continue to be weak, …

MgO-C brick continues performing weak 2023-03-16

Mar. 16, 2023 - As downstream demand is on the way of slow recovering in China, MgO-C brick sustains weak running in March. At present, market supply of MgO-C brick is sufficient. Market transaction is still not active and profit margin of vendors is compressed. Regarding raw materials cost, fused magnesia keeps basically flat. Flake graphite price generally gets down by around 30-45 US…

Kyanite market under phase of recovery 2023-03-16

Mar. 16, 2023 - The whole China's kyanite market sustains steadiness this month. Supply and demand are under phase of recovery. China’s indigenous kyanite producers’ supply capacity is relatively adequate. Well affected by price uncertainty of imported source, the profit margin of Chinese makers this year can’t be ensured. Participants comment though enquiries climb since Februar…

Brown fused alumina prices remain stable in Henan 2023-03-14

Mar. 14, 2023 - In March, the market price of brown fused alumina in Henan is a bit confusing, and the market is hit by low prices. There are few brown fused alumina enterprises in normal production in Henan, and most enterprises in Sanmenxia and Dengfeng are still in a state of production suspension. Low-price brown fused alumina from other regions is constantly pouring int…

Market supply of sillimanite still limited 2023-03-14

Mar. 14, 2023 - In March, ex-works price of China’s indigenous sillimanite 55%, 80-120 mesh remains stable at 625 USD/t and price of Indian sillimanite 58% in fractional sizes stands at over 725 USD/t.  Domestically, producers in Lingshou, Shijiazhuang, Hebei province and Linkou, Heilongjiang province generally own certain inventory. Makers in Lingshou are under suspension for a…

Flake graphite price down 2023-03-13

Mar. 13, 2023 - According to a recent Refwin survey, most flake graphite producers in Northeast China are still conducting maintenance checks.   Compared to late February, some producers have lowered the ex-works prices of refractory grade flake graphite by 200-300 yuan/ton, while some producers have not adjusted the prices as their current prices are not high.   Accordin…

Andalusite is to start yielding in China 2023-03-13

Mar. 13, 2023 - According to surveys, mainstream ex-works price of China’s indigenous andalusite 55%, granule stands stable compared with February. In Xinjiang, andalusite producers are preparing for restarting production for now. Chinese traders say they are receiving increasing inquiries. Producers convey their designed production capacity can meet market demand. However, ore suppl…

Large crystal fused magnesia remains soft 2023-03-13

Mar. 13, 2023 - The large crystal fused magnesia doesn’t restore as expected in March, Refwin reports. Market price stays basically flat by comparison with prior month. Now mainstream FOB price of large crystal fused magnesia 97.5%, lump stays at 840-915 USD/t. As coal price in China pulls back, caustic calcined magnesia price declines, which poses looser backup to large crystal fused mag…

Caustic calcined magnesia weakens in March 2023-03-10

Mar. 10, 2023 - Because of downward trend of coal price in China, caustic calcined magnesia lacks production cost backup. Partial factories have intention to lower quotations in later stage. So far, mainstream FOB price of CCM 85% stays at 175 USD/t; that of CCM 90% stays at 205 USD/t.  For the moment, market supply volume of CCM increases, while demand is still sluggish. Refwin antic…