January 7th News
On January 7th, the quoted price for industrial-grade sodium metabisulfite (content 96.5%) in the Hunan market was 2,200 yuan per ton, an increase of 50 yuan per ton. The price of sodium metabisulfite continues to rise due to rising raw material costs and increased demand.

Chempricehub Analysis of Sodium Metabisulfite
Bull-Bear Score: +1.5
The article clearly reflects a spot price increase of 50 yuan per ton for sodium metabisulfite, reaching 2,200 yuan per ton, primarily driven by the dual factors of rising raw material costs and increased end-user demand. The rise in raw material prices directly pushes up production costs, while the growth in demand further strengthens the tightening supply-demand situation, representing a typical favorable resonance. The current price increase is significant and supported by sustained factors, hence a score of +1.5 (significant positive). In the short term, spot prices are expected to maintain a strong upward trend.