January 7th News On January 7th, the ex-factory price of industrial-grade potassium nitrate from Shanxi Wenshui Zhenxing Potassium Nitrate Plant was quoted at 4,300 yuan/ton, an increase of 50 yuan/ton compared to the previous quotation date. The plant has an annual production capacity of 100,000 tons. Chempricehub Analysis of Potassium Nitrate Bull-Bear Score: +1 The article indicates that the ex-factory price of potassium nitrate has increased by 50 yuan/ton to 4,300 yuan/ton, suggesting that spot market supply may be tight or demand may have strengthened, which is favorable for spot prices. With the plant's annual production capacity of 100,000 tons, the price increase may reflect short-term changes in supply and demand. However, the increase is limited (approximately 1.18%), so it is assessed as a moderate positive (+1).