Calcined bauxite price trend in June 2026 2026-06-12

Jun. 12, 2026 - In June, the calcined bauxite market shows a stable trend compared with last month. Prices for low-bulk-density calcined bauxite edge down slightly, while some companies raised prices for high-quality, high-bulk-density, and high-grade calcined bauxite due to resource scarcity, resulting in a clear quality-based price divergence. As the core production area, Shanxi conti…

Silicon carbide price trend in June 2026 2026-06-12

Jun. 12, 2026 - Refwin reports after previous months’ adjustment, China’s silicon carbide price enters into relative steadiness with market quotations holding flat. So far, mainstream FOB price of silicon carbide 90%, lump from Gansu and Ningxia stands at ***-*** USD/t (including tax), and mainstream FOB price of silicon carbide 98%, lump stays at ***-*** USD/t (including tax). Fraction…

Flake graphite market review in June 2026 2026-06-12

Jun. 12, 2026 - According to a recent Refwin survey, in June, the ex-works prices of flake graphite of -194 grade, -195 grade and -196 grade remain stable compared with last month. However, due to the continued depreciation of the US dollar against the Chinese yuan, FOB prices for flake graphite have increased by *-* USD/t.   The current FOB price of refractory grade flake graphite …

Tabular alumina market analysis in June 2026 2026-06-10

Jun. 10, 2026 - The tabular alumina market remains generally stable in June, although a few producers lower their selling prices based on individual sales strategies and inventory conditions. Most suppliers keep their quotations unchanged. Currently, mainstream FOB prices for tabular alumina are assessed at 672-*** USD/t. On the cost side, industrial alumina prices show only limi…

Industrial alumina price trend in June 2026 2026-06-09

Jun. 9, 2026 - Industrial alumina market remains broadly stable in June, with prices fluctuating within a relatively narrow range. Market sentiment improves slightly compared with May, supported by concerns over bauxite supply and firmer alumina futures, but the overall market remains well supplied. On the raw material side, bauxite continues to be the key market focus. China's d…

Fused magnesia market price in June 2026 2026-06-08

Jun. 6, 2026 - China’s fused magnesia is going forward with high production cost and soft demand in June, with quotations basically unchanged by comparison with May. Mainstream FOB price of FM 96-96.5%, lump stands at ***-*** USD/t; mainstream FOB price of FM 97-97.5%, lump stays at ***-*** USD/t. At side of magnesite resource, mining quota control policy extends in Liaonin…

Ferrosilicon nitride price trend in June 2026 2026-06-05

Jun. 4, 2026 - According to Refwin investigations, ex-works prices including tax of China’s ferrosilicon nitride keep smooth in contrast to May. Mainstream FOB price of Fe-Si3N4 powder (Si: 48-52%, N: 30-33%, Fe: 13-15%) stands at around *** USD/t. For the core raw material, ex-works price of 75B ferrosilicon in Ningxia region holds unchanged at ****-**** CNY/t. Exerted by l…

Aluminum metal powder price in June 2026 2026-06-02

Jun. 2, 2026 - In early June, compared to last month, the price of 200-mesh spherical aluminum metal powder has remained stable.   Currently, the FOB price for aluminum metal powder 98%, 200 mesh is around 4,165-4,*** USD/t.   Regarding raw material, the current average price of aluminum ingots is about *** CNY/t lower than the same period last month. Al…

Monthly review on China refractory raw materials in May 2026 2026-05-30

May 29, 2026 - In May, China's refractory raw material market saw most typical types maintain an overall stable trend, with only a few categories experiencing price fluctuations: the market price of calcined bauxite presents a differentiated pattern, silicon carbide prices witness a rational correction, and the price of white fused alumina (WFA) edges down slightly. Calcined baux…

Market review of silicon metal powder in May 2026-05-29

May 29, 2026 - In May, the ex-works prices for silicon metal powder remain a relatively steady trend. However, due to the depreciation of the US dollar against the RMB, the FOB price of silicon metal powder has increased by around ** USD/t.   Currently, the FOB price for silicon metal powder 98%, 200-mesh mainly stays at 1,305-1,*** USD/t.   In terms of raw materials, the…

Zirconia market review in May 2026-05-29

May 29, 2026 - In May, the ex-works price of yellow zirconia ZrO2≥94.5% continues its strong operating trend. Driven by the sustained increase in upstream raw material zircon sand prices, some zirconia producers have raised their quotations by 1,*** CNY/t, while others have chosen to temporarily maintain their original prices. The FOB price is around ****-**** USD/t.   In terms of …

Market review of mullite in May 2026-05-29

May 29, 2026 - The sintered mullite market shows little movement in May, while fused mullite prices edge lower by around *** CNY/t as some previously high-priced offers are adjusted downward. On the raw material side, industrial alumina prices stay broadly unchanged throughout the month. Compared with late April, price fluctuations are negligible and have little impact on product…

Large crystal fused magnesia moves firmly in May 2026-05-29

May 30, 2026 - Refwin reports China’s large crystal fused magnesia moves relatively strong in May. Mainstream FOB price of large crystal fused magnesia 97.5%, lump stands at ***-*** USD/t. Some previous relatively low quotations show increase. The elimination action to CCM reverberatory kilns in Liaoning and ongoing environmental inspection causes rise of CCM price thi…

Caustic calcined magnesia price nudges up 2026-05-29

May *0, 2026 - In May, China’s caustic calcined magnesia market performs firmly. Mainstream FOB prices of CCM 85% and CCM 90% witness a slight increase of around * USD/t compared with April. The elimination action to CCM reverberatory kilns in Liaoning region and ongoing environmental inspection have led to gradual decrease in inventory levels. Thus, supply of CCM is relativ…

Phenolic resin price gets down in May 2026-05-29

May 29, 2026 - Refwin reports China’s phenolic resin price gets down, following downward adjustment of phenol price. On May 25th, Shandong Lihuayi Weiyuan Chemical lowered phenol price by *** CNY/t to **** CNY/t. Subsequently, mainstream FOB price of phenolic resin for iron trough castable is adjusted to around **** USD/t, down by ** USD/t compared with last month; mainstream FOB pr…