Morning Market Alert for Domestic Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid

I. Key Focus Points

1. Market sentiment for 97% fluorspar powder remains conflicted, with vendors maintaining firm pricing; the sulfuric acid market is showing mixed trends (both rises and falls), while downstream demand remains sluggish.
2. The mainstream delivered price range for anhydrous hydrofluoric acid used in refrigerants in October is referenced at 14,500–14,800 RMB/ton.
3. Quotations from major fluorocarbon refrigerant producers in the East China market remain firm, with the primary upward trend unchanged.

Core Logic: Sulfuric acid prices are consolidating at high levels, providing cost support. However, demand contraction is evident, and bearish factors continue to permeate the market.

II. Price List

III. Market Outlook

The domestic anhydrous hydrofluoric acid market experienced a downward shift in its price range last week. During the standard pricing period, declines varied by region. Factories relying on northern supplies saw limited drops despite insufficient cost support, as supply gaps persisted. Conversely, factories dependent on southern supplies faced larger downside room. The sulfuric acid market continued to decline due to inventory clearance before the holiday, with supply remaining relatively ample.

October pricing for anhydrous hydrofluoric acid is as follows: Sinochem Taicang at 14,600 RMB/ton; Shangyu at 14,500 RMB/ton; Meilan at 14,800 RMB/ton; Juhua at 14,500–14,550 RMB/ton; Dongyue at 14,760 RMB/ton. As of this report, the mainstream delivered price reference for the domestic anhydrous hydrofluoric acid market is 14,500–14,800 RMB/ton.

IV. Data Table