Phnolic resin price stabilizes after falling 2026-04-21

Apr. 21, 2026 - As the phenol price returns to a rational range, the phenolic resin market in China gradually showed a stabilizing trend after experiencing a phase of decline in April. As of now, the market quotations of phenol have dropped back to the price level in early March, showing a significant decline compared to the high price in mid-March. The easing of cost pressu…

Industrial alumina prices continue to decline 2026-04-18

Apr. 18, 2026 - The market price of industrial alumina in China continues its downward trend this week, with only Guizhou province maintaining an average price above 2,*** yuan/ton, while the average price in other major producing areas has fallen below this level. Regionally, the average price of industrial alumina in Shandong province is 2,*** yuan/ton, a decrease of ** yuan/ton dur…

Market review of chromium oxide green in April 2026-04-18

Apr. 26, 2026 - In April, the FOB price for chromium oxide green (Cr₂O₃ 99%, 325 mesh) remains stable at 4,780-5,*** USD/T.   On the cost side, the upstream chrome ore market remains relatively stable, with South African mines' offshore offers staying firm. Disruptions in Middle Eastern shipping have pushed up ocean freight rates, leading to a continued rise in landed …

Market review of chrome ore in April 2026-04-17

Apr. 17, 2026 - In April, the ex-works price of South African refractory grade chrome ore has stayed steady compared to the previous month.   On the cost front, overseas mines saw a notable rise in their cash cost curves due to widespread increases in electricity, fuel, labour and freight costs. Coupled with structural constraints—such as South African mines prioritisin…

MgO-CaO clinker supply tightens with upward price 2026-04-17

Apr. 17, 2026 - Refwin surveys show China’s MgO-CaO clinker producers lift quotations in April. Now mainstream FOB price of sintered MgO-CaO clinker(CaO: 20%), lump increases to ***-*** USD/t, up by **-** USD/t compared with last month. This wave of upward price adjustment is caused by current strict environmental inspection in Liaoning province. MgO-CaO clinker produce…

Market review on refractory raw materials in the first half of April 2026 2026-04-16

Apr. 16, 2026 - In the first half of April, the markets of most typical types of refractory raw materials in China remain stable, except for silicon carbide and dead burned magnesia (DBM) 97%, whose prices rise to varying degrees driven by rising production costs. Calcined bauxite: market prices in chaos with low operating rates Due to mining restrictions …

Market review of fused silica in April 2026-04-16

Apr. 16, 2026 - In April, the ex-works price of fused silica remains stable compared to the last month. However, due to the depreciation of the US dollar against the RMB, the FOB price of fused silica has increased. This month, the FOB price of first-grade fused silica lump is around ***-*** USD/t; the FOB price of second-grade fused silica lump is around ***-*** USD/t; and the FOB…

Ceramic fiber blanket markets remain stable 2026-04-15

Apr. 15, 2026 - In April, the standard ceramic fiber blanket market remains stable, with prices at ***-*** USD/t, unchanged from the previous month. On the cost side, key raw materials include coal gangue, industrial alumina, silica sand, and calcined bauxite. The average price of industrial alumina stands at around 2,*** CNY/t, up by about ** CNY/t compared with the same period …

Market review of silicon metal powder in April 2026-04-15

Apr. 15, 2026 - In April, the ex-works prices for silicon metal powder remain a relatively weak and steady operational trend. However, due to the depreciation of the US dollar against the RMB, the FOB price of silicon metal powder has increased.   Currently, the FOB price for silicon metal powder 98%, 200-mesh mainly stays at 1,300-1,*** USD/t.   In term…

Brown fused alumina market stable in April 2026-04-14

Apr. 14, 2026 - In April, the brown fused alumina market remains stable, with some producers raising offers slightly. On the cost side, bauxite supply remains tight. Mines in Shanxi have not yet resumed production, with market sources suggesting a possible restart around July. High-grade bauxite continues to be in short supply, and most producers rely on existing inventories to m…

Tabular alumina holds firm despite easing costs 2026-04-14

Apr. 14, 2026 - In April, the tabular alumina market shows mixed pricing, with fewer low-priced offers in circulation. The mainstream FOB price range stands at ***-*** USD/t. On the cost side, industrial alumina prices open the month stable and then trend gradually lower. As of April 13, spot prices in Shandong decline by about ** CNY/t. However, supply to the non-aluminium secto…

Flint clay market maintains stability in April 2026-04-13

Apr. 13, 2026 - The market price of flint clay in Shandong, China remains generally stable in April. Benchmark prices for flint clay grades YNS43, YNS44, and YNS45 in fractional size temporarily sustain at *** USD/t, *** USD/t, and *** USD/t respectively. Flint clay lump price is generally **-** USD/t lower than fractional size. The price of natural gas used in local flint …

Anti-explosion fibers producers under cost pressure 2026-04-13

Apr. 13, 2026 - In April, the market price of anti-explosion fibers in the Chinese market shows a significant differentiation feature: the quotations of products with a melting point of 150-160℃ are 3,***-10,*** yuan per ton lower than that of products with a melting point of 105℃. The price adjustment actions of anti-explosion fibers producers have also shown a divergence…

Market review of calcined bauxite in April 2026-04-11

Apr. 10, 2026 - In April, the calcined bauxite market shows a generally stable trend compared with last month. As of now, most mines have yet to return to normal production schedules, keeping bauxite ore supply in a persistently tight state in the market. Some manufacturers, facing shortages of raw materials, are struggling to keep their kilns running normally. Since the end …

Caustic calcined magnesia price remains high 2026-04-11

Apr. 11, 2026 - To continuously consolidate the achievements of the elimination and rectification of CCM reverberatory kilns in the magnesite industry and lay a solid foundation for the green development of the industry, on April 9th, the Industry and Information Technology Bureau of Yingkou City visited five enterprises in Dashiqiao City, including Daling Tiancheng, Dongxing Mining, and…