Tightened supply of raw salt
Shandong Yuzhong Steel Co., Ltd. , https://www.cnyzsteel.com
As the demand for caustic soda and soda ash in the country increased, prices rose, prompting the production of two alkalis at full capacity. At present, the two alkalis in the country are in a tight supply of the market. At the same time, the international market demand for two alkalis increased, and the export volume of caustic soda and soda ash respectively accounted for 8.1% and 8.7% of the total production. The export prices increased by 20% and 3%, respectively, which greatly promoted the enthusiasm of the export of the two alkalis. Affected by this, the raw salt market is currently in a prosperous production and sales situation.
In October, the domestic crude salt market prices showed little change in the northern regions, but the eastern, southern and central China regions experienced small fluctuations in varying degrees. Prices rose by 5 to 10 yuan (ton price, the same below). The average prices of raw salt products in various regions were 190 yuan in the northwest region, 175 yuan in the northeast region, 200 yuan in the North China region, 250 yuan in the Central China region, 150 to 180 yuan in the East China region, 250 yuan in the South China region, and 250 yuan in the Southwest China. Due to the recent large-scale production of new two-alkali units, the tight supply of crude salt will not change significantly, and market prices will continue to rise.