April 20th News
On April 20th, driven by increased market demand and rising raw material costs, the quoted price for industrial-grade sodium metabisulfite (content 96.5%) in the Shanghai market reached 4,100 RMB/ton, marking an increase of 300 RMB/ton. Inventory levels are approximately 20%.

Chempricehub Analysis of Sodium Metabisulfite
Bull-Bear Score: +1.5

The article indicates that the spot price of sodium metabisulfite has been pushed up by growing market demand and rising raw material costs, with the quoted price rising by 300 RMB/ton to 4,100 RMB/ton. Inventory levels are only around 20%, indicating tight supply. The dual support of demand growth and cost increases is driving prices upward, while low inventory levels further reinforce bullish expectations. The score of +1.5 reflects significant positive factors, though the increase has not reached extreme levels, placing it within the category of generally significant positive developments.