March 25th News: On March 25th, the quotation for industrial-grade sodium metabisulfite (content 96.5%) in Hebei was 3,000 yuan per ton, with a price increase of 400 yuan per ton. The prices of raw materials such as sulfur and soda ash continued to rise, driving up the cost pressure and pushing the price of sodium metabisulfite higher.

Chempricehub Analysis: Sodium Metabisulfite, Bull-Bear Score: 2
The article points out that the spot price of sodium metabisulfite has increased by 400 yuan per ton to 3,000 yuan per ton, mainly driven by the continuous rise in raw material costs such as sulfur and soda ash. The significant increase in cost pressure constitutes a major positive factor for the spot price, and it is expected that prices will remain strong in the short term.

Sulfur, Bull-Bear Score: 1.5
As a key raw material for sodium metabisulfite, the continuous rise in sulfur prices reflects increased downstream demand and cost transmission effects. This provides a generally positive impact on its spot price, supporting market bullish sentiment.

Soda Ash, Bull-Bear Score: 1.5
The continuous rise in soda ash prices as a raw material has driven up the cost of sodium metabisulfite. In the spot market, cost support strengthens the price advantage. In the futures market, combined with recent contract data, such as the high trading volume and stable price of the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange 2605 contract, and the increased open interest in the 2609 contract, overall strong demand is favorable for futures prices, with a bullish bias amid short-term fluctuations.