Recent calcium carbide price trend

As can be seen from the above figure, the ex factory price of calcium carbide in northwest China fell slightly this week. This week, the average ex factory price of mainstream calcium carbide manufacturers in northwest China dropped from 3883.33 yuan/ton at the weekend to 3733.33 yuan/ton at the weekend, a drop of 3.86%. A year-on-year drop of 17.04%. On November 10, the carbide commodity index was 97.82, unchanged from yesterday, 53.91% lower than the peak of 212.23 (2021-10-26) in the cycle, and 76.28% higher than the minimum of 55.49 on March 14, 2016. (Note: Period refers to 2011-09-01 to now)

The upstream cost is generally supported, and the demand of downstream manufacturers is weakened

From the manufacturer’s quotation, the ex factory price of calcium carbide in northwest China fell slightly this week.

The price of the upstream semicarbon market was adjusted at a low level, while the price of the downstream PVC market rose slightly. The price of Shenmulan charcoal is about 1720-1810 yuan/ton this weekend, and the price is temporarily stable. The PVC market price this week rose from 5992.86 yuan/ton at the weekend to 6057.14 yuan/ton at the weekend, up 1.07%. A year-on-year decrease of 45.45%. The PVC market price rose slightly, downstream customers became more active in calcium carbide procurement, and the downstream PVC market had a positive impact on calcium carbide prices.

Calcium carbide may rise in the market after shocks

In the middle and late November, calcium carbide market rose mainly due to narrow fluctuations. The price of raw material blue charcoal was consolidated at a low level. The cost of calcium carbide was generally supported. The downstream PVC market rose in a narrow range, and the downstream demand increased. In the middle and late November, calcium carbide prices in northwest China may rise in a narrow range.