Zirconia price down in November 2023-11-30

Nov. 30, 2023 - In November, the ex-works price of yellow zirconia ZrO2≥94.5% remains stable compared with last month. The FOB price is around USD5,815-USD 6,340 per ton. Due to weak market demand, some companies that initially quoted higher prices have lowered their prices by 500-1000 yuan/ton. However, most companies have not adjusted their prices.   Regarding raw materials, the …

Silica fume market still flat in November 2023-11-30

Nov. 30, 2023 - In late November, the ex-works price of silica fume in China remains steady compared with last month.   According to a recent survey, the operating rate of silica fume producers in Sichuan and Gansu is the same with last month. As the market demand is still weak, so the overall supply is sufficient.   In terms of exports, overseas demand is still relativel…

Aluminum metal powder price slightly decline again 2023-11-30

Nov. 30, 2023 - According to a recent Refwin survey, the ex-works price of aluminum metal powder has decreased by 200 yuan per ton compared with last month. Regarding raw materials, the average price of aluminum ingots basically stays stable at about 18,800 yuan per ton. Although the aluminum ingot market experienced a surge in early November, it dropped again later. The raw material price is…

Market review of fireclay brick in November 2023-11-30

Nov. 30, 2023 - In November, the performance of fireclay brick market is still weak, and the market price of PN-42 fireclay brick remains stable. Fireclay brick manufacturers are facing the dual pressures of increased costs and insufficient demand, and most companies have to adjust their production pace. In terms of production costs, the prices of low-grade bauxite and fl…

Dead burned magnesia lacks demand support 2023-11-30

Nov. 30, 2023 - China’s dead burned magnesia price remains stable in November, Refwin reports. Because coal price is at high level, DBM price gets supported from production cost. In the meantime, DBM is still hard to rebound since market demand keeps depressed. Now mainstream FOB price of DBM 90%-92%, lump stands at 205-230 USD/t; that of DBM 95%, lump stays at 375-405 USD/t; that of DBM 96.5%-…

Zircon sand market still stable 2023-11-29

Nov. 29, 2023 - In November, the mainstream price of Australian zircon sand 65%, 80-120 mesh in Chinese market still stays at 2,305 USD/t; the price of zircon sand 66% stays at 2,375-2,585 USD/t.   It is reported that the zircon sand prices of the three major overseas giants of zircon ore, Iluka, Tronox, and RBM remain stable. Compared with last month, the exchange rate of the RMB a…

Chrome ore price stays steady 2023-11-29

Nov. 29, 2023 - Compared with last month, the market price of South African refractory grade chrome ore temporarily stays stable compared with last month.   According to a recent Refwin survey, the mainstream FOB Tianjin price for South African refractory chrome ore is around 485-515 USD per ton (including tax).   In terms of demand, most chrome ore suppliers indicate tha…

Silica brick market remains weak in November 2023-11-29

Nov. 29, 2023 - This month the ex-works prices of silica brick in China still stay stable compared with last month.   The arrival of the heating season in northern China has increased the demand for natural gas, leading to a continuous rise in prices and higher production costs for silicon bricks. Additionally, environmental control measures have been tightened in North China, limit…

Amorphous graphite market still stable 2023-11-29

Nov. 29, 2023 - In November, the ex-works price of amorphous graphite remains unchanged. The FOB price of amorphous graphite 70% is around 295-325 USD per ton, and the FOB price of amorphous graphite 80% is around 365-395 USD per ton. Currently, the operating rate of amorphous graphite mines is still relatively low and the supply of raw materials is tight. Some graphite mines hav…

Profit margins of alumina cement compressed 2023-11-29

Nov. 29, 2023 - In November, the ex-works prices of alumina cement remain stable, and the FOB Tianjin price of alumina cement A600 is around 330-360 USD per ton. In terms of cost, the prices of lime, bauxite, fuel, etc. are relatively stable. The actual transaction prices are often favorable, and the profit margins of producers are greatly compressed. At present, the demand for alum…

Calcium aluminate cement prices remain stable 2023-11-29

Nov. 29, 2023 - A recent Refwin survey shows that in November, the ex-works prices of calcium aluminate cement remain stable. The FOB Tianjin price (including tax) of CA-70 calcium aluminate cement is around 775-820 USD per ton. According to manufacturers, production in Henan is normal while the capacity utilization rate is not high; inquiries is increasing in Shandong; industria…

Alumina brick enterprises in low operation 2023-11-29

Nov. 29, 2023 - The market prices of alumina brick in November remains stable against weak demand and cost support. Since the second half of the year, alumina brick market has been operating at a stable trend. In terms of raw materials, the price of calcined bauxite remain high and stable. At present, the production cost increases significantly due to the price rise …

Magnesia chrome clinker runs flat 2023-11-29

Nov. 29, 2023 - Refwin reports magnesia chrome clinker runs stably in November. Now mainstream FOB price of fused magnesia chrome clinker (Cr2O3: 20%) with low Fe2O3 gets adjusted to 945-990 USD/t. That of fused magnesia chrome clinker (Cr2O3: 20%) with high Fe2O3 stays at 805-850 USD/t.  China’s chrome ore and caustic calcined magnesia prices keep firm recentl…

Prices of andalusite, sillimanite and kyanite remain calm 2023-11-28

Nov. 28, 2023 - Refwin reports market prices of andalusite, sillimanite and kyanite remain stable in China. Now mainstream ex-works price of China’s indigenous andalusite 55%, grain stands at 585-600 USD/t. Mainstream ex-works price of China’s indigenous sillimanite 55%, 80-120 mesh stands at around 600 USD/t. Mainstream ex-works price of Australian sourced kyanite 55%, 80-120 mesh stands at…

Market analysis of flint clay in November 2023-11-28

Nov. 28, 2023 - Market prices of flint clay in Shanxi and Shandong remain stable in November. Due to weak demand, the market prices of flint clay is unlikely to improve. At present, the capacity utilization rate is generally low. Henan has certain regional advantages due to its proximity to downstream purchasers. The price trend of flint clay in Shandong is stable, local companie…