Kyanite shortage relieves, while andalusite and sillimanite stable 2026-01-24

Jan. 24, 2026 - In January, mainstream ex-works price of China’s indigenous andalusite 55%, grain keeps at ***-*** USD/t. Mainstream ex-works price of China’s indigenous sillimanite 55%, 80-120 mesh stays at around *** USD/t. Mainstream ex-works price of Australian sourced kyanite 55%, 80-120 mesh stands at around *** USD/t in Chinese market. Chinese suppliers of …

Chrome ore price increases in January 2026-01-23

Jan. 23, 2026 - In January, the ex-works price of South African refractory grade chrome ore has increased by **-*** CNY/t compared to the previous month.   The power supply issue in South Africa has yet to be effectively resolved, and the recovery of ferrochrome smelting operations continues to face significant challenges. Chrome ore export volumes remain high with fluctuations. At …

Market review of chromium oxide green in January 2026-01-21

Jan. 21, 2026 - In January, the FOB price for chromium oxide green (Cr₂O₃ 99%, 325 mesh) stays at 4,860-5,*** USD/T. Approaching the Chinese Spring Festival, some suppliers have lowered their quotations by approximately 1,*** CNY/t to accelerate cash flow, while a few companies maintain their original prices.   On the supply side, production at mainstream enterprises remains large…

Market review of dead burned magnesia in Jan. 2026-01-17

Jan. 17, 2026 - The dead burned magnesia (DBM) market operated smoothly with stable prices in January. Currently, the mainstream FOB prices of 90-92% DBM lump are at ***-*** USD/t; the prices of 95% DBM lump are quoted around *** USD/t; and the prices of 96.5-97% DBM lump stay within ***-*** USD/t. In 2025, producers of 90%, 92% and 95% DBM benefited from weak coal pric…

Market review of silicon metal powder in January 2026-01-17

Jan. 17, 2026 - In January, the ex-works prices for silicon metal powder remain a relatively stable operational trend, with some room for negotiation still available.   Currently, the FOB price for silicon metal powder 98%, 200-mesh mainly stays at 1,280-1,*** USD/t.   Looking at the overall situation of silicon metal, its fundamentals have recently shown signs of weaknes…

Ceramic fiber blanket markets keep unchanged 2026-01-17

Jan. 17, 2026 - In January, prices for standard-grade ceramic fiber blankets stand at RMB 3,300–3,800/tonne, remaining stable compared with the previous month. Ceramic fiber production relies mainly on raw materials such as coal gangue, alumina, quartz sand, and calcined bauxite. The average price of industrial alumina declines by around RMB 95/tonne month on month, while the ma…

Market of stainless steel fiber remains weak in January 2026-01-17

Jan. 17, 2026 - In January, the stainless steel fiber market remains weak, with prices for 446# GB-grade stainless steel fiber hold steady from the previous month. From the raw material cost perspective, prices show a modest upward trend. The price of 430 stainless steel scrap remelting material stands at approximately RMB 3,750/tonne, up RMB 100/tonne month on month. The price o…

Market review of phenolic resin in January 2026-01-17

Jan. 17, 2026 - After entering January 2026, the phenol market experienced a slight uptick, which helped stabilize the previously declining prices of phenolic resin. The current mainstream FOB quotations are as follows: phenolic resin for iron trough castable: 970-*** USD/T; phenolic resin for MgO-C bricks and functional refractories used in continious casting: 1,085-1,*** USD/T. …

Aluminum metal powder price hikes 2026-01-16

Jan. 16, 2025 - In mid-January, the price of 200-mesh spherical aluminum metal powder has surged significantly. Compared to early January, quotations from most companies have risen by 2,500–3,*** CNY/t, representing an increase of about 10.67%.   Currently, the FOB price for aluminum metal powder 98%, 200 mesh is around 3,945-4,*** USD/t.   Regarding raw material, alumin…

Market review on refractory raw materials in the first half of January 2026 2026-01-15

Jan. 15, 2026 - In the first half of January, the market for typical types of refractory raw materials in China shows a coexistence of rise, fall and stability. Among them, the price of brown fused alumina (BFA) in Henan rises, the prices of tabular alumina (TA) and fused magnesia (FM) decline, and the price of white fused alumina (WFA) in Shandong slightly drops. The markets for other t…

Silicon carbide firmly supported by production cost 2026-01-15

Jan. 15, 2026 - Refwin surveys reveal in January, EXW prices of China’s silicon carbide basically maintain stability. Currently, mainstream FOB price of silicon carbide 90%, lump from Gansu and Ningxia is at 715-*** USD per ton (including tax), while mainstream FOB price of silicon carbide 98%, lump is at ***-*** USD/t (including tax). From Oct. 2025, price of petroleum coke…

Silica fume price increases in January 2026-01-14

Jan. 16, 2026 - In January, the silica fume market has showed strong momentum, with some suppliers raising their prices by 100–*** CNY/t, further intensifying the tight supply situation in the market.   Currently, the mainstream FOB price for 94-grade silica fume is ***-*** USD/t, while for 95-grade it is ***-*** USD/t.   The core reason lies in the persistently low oper…

Market review of calcined bauxite in January 2026-01-14

Jan. 14, 2026 - In January, the ex-works price of calcined bauxite remains stable compared with last month. Although the supply of bauxite ore has increased, the overall quality has declined, keeping the supply of high-grade calcined bauxite relatively tight. It is learned that major mining regions in Shanxi, such as Huangjiagou, Yuanping, and Qinyuan, have gradually resumed production,…

Market review of magnesia chrome clinker in January 2026-01-14

Jan. 14, 2026 - Refwin reports in January mainstream FOB price of fused magnesia chrome clinker (Cr2O3: 20%) with low Fe2O3 stands at ***-*** USD/t. That of fused magnesia chrome clinker (Cr2O3: 20%) with high Fe2O3 stands at ***-*** USD/t.  On the cost side, South African chromite sand prices remained mostly stable. Meanwhile, caustic calcined magnes…

Anti-explosion fiber prices decline in January 2026-01-14

Jan. 14, 2026 - In January, prices for anti-explosive fiber decline by around *** CNY/t from the previous month.  The downward adjustment mainly reflects easing cost pressure on the raw material side. PP fiber prices fall to about RMB 6,747 per tonne, down roughly RMB 225 per tonne month on month, weakening cost support for anti-explosive fiber. On the demand si…