Recent price trends of calcium carbide

According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of the Business Society, the factory price of calcium carbide in the northwest region has slightly increased this week. This week, the average ex factory price of mainstream calcium carbide manufacturers in northwest China increased from 3050.00 yuan/ton last weekend to 3116.67 yuan/ton this weekend, an increase of 2.19%. Weekend prices fell by 29.17% year-on-year. On May 15th, the calcium carbide commodity index was 82.53, an increase of 0.87 points compared to yesterday, a decrease of 61.11% from the cycle’s highest point of 212.23 points (2021-10-26), and a 48.73% increase from the lowest point of 55.49 points on March 14th, 2016. (Note: The cycle refers to the period from September 1st, 2011 to the present)

Upstream support is good, while downstream demand weakens

From the supply side perspective, the factory price of calcium carbide in the northwest region has slightly increased this week, and the inventory of manufacturers is average.

The upstream semicarbon market was consolidated at a high level, while the downstream PVC market price fell slightly. This weekend, the price of Shenmulan charcoal is around 1350 yuan/ton, and the price is temporarily stable. The PVC market price this week dropped from 5868.33 yuan/ton at the beginning of the week to 5805.00 yuan/ton at the end of the week, a decrease of 1.08%. Weekend prices fell by 33.04% year-on-year. The PVC market price fell slightly, and downstream customers’ enthusiasm for calcium carbide procurement weakened. The downstream PVC market had a negative impact on the price of calcium carbide.

Calcium carbide may fluctuate and decline in the aftermarket

In mid to late May, the calcium carbide market may experience a narrow range of fluctuations and declines. The price of raw material blue charcoal has stabilized at a high level, with good cost support. The downstream PVC market has slightly declined, and downstream demand is insufficient. In mid to late May, the price of calcium carbide in the northwest region may fluctuate and decline in a narrow range, with consolidation being the main trend.