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I. Qualitative Analysis of Sample Cost and Profit Trends

This week, liquid sulfur prices in East China experienced a slight adjustment. The reference price for liquid sulfur in East China stood at 5,425 RMB/ton. Based on this price, the raw material cost for calculating sulfuric acid production is approximately 1,808.33 RMB/ton. Although steam generated from sulfur combustion offsets some expenses, when factoring in costs such as utilities (water and electricity), labor, and equipment depreciation, the total production cost of sulfur-based sulfuric acid amounts to 1,717.05 RMB/ton. Among the three primary methods of sulfuric acid production, the profit margin for sulfur-based acid is 26.48 RMB/ton, while pyrite-based acid currently yields a profit of 345.33 RMB/ton, and smelter gas-derived acid achieves a profit of 1,100 RMB/ton.

Weekly Profit Trend Chart for Three Sulfuric Acid Production Methods (RMB/ton)

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Week-over-Week Comparison of Raw Material Prices and Gross Profits for Sulfur-Based Sulfuric Acid in East China
(Unit: RMB/ton)

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II. Forecast Analysis of Sample Cost Trends

This week, the market for granular sulfur at major domestic ports continued to decline. Trading activity remained sluggish, with the market lacking favorable support factors; bearish sentiment drove prices lower consecutively. Influenced by the atmosphere at mainstream ports handling domestic resources, the auction market also showed a clear downward trend.

III. Product Sample Trends and Price Comparison

Raw material prices underwent minor adjustments, leading to slight fluctuations in profit margins recently. Future changes in costs and prices may result in ongoing adjustments to profit levels.

Weekly Cost Trend Chart for Three Sulfuric Acid Production Methods (RMB/ton)

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On the data release date, Chempricehub Information conducted theoretical profit monitoring based on statistics regarding Chinese sulfur-based sulfuric acid raw material prices, enterprise prices in East China, and general market prices.