On January 4th, Shaanxi Xinyuan Clean Energy operated 2 out of its 4 calcium carbide furnaces, with the ex-factory trade price adjusted downward to 2,450 yuan/ton. Actual transactions are primarily subject to negotiation. PriceSeek analysis of calcium carbide: Bull-Bear Score: -1. The ex-factory price of calcium carbide has been lowered to 2,450 yuan/ton, and only 2 out of the 4 furnaces are in operation, indicating a capacity utilization rate of 50%. This suggests ample market supply or weak demand, with companies proactively reducing prices to stimulate sales. Spot prices are under downward pressure, and actual transactions are predominantly negotiated, further highlighting the characteristics of a buyer's market. This generally exerts a bearish influence on the spot market.