Morning Market Update: Domestic Wet Fluorspar Powder

I. Key Focus Points

1. Market sentiment for 97% wet fluorite powder remains conflicted nationwide, with limited trading activity.
2. The mainstream contract delivered price for anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in October is referenced at 14,500–14,800 RMB/ton. In the Shandong market, the mainstream contract delivered price is referenced at 14,760–15,000 RMB/ton.
3. Major producers maintain firm quotes for Fluorocarbon Refrigerant R32, with operating rates near 40–50%.

Core Logic: Recent trends in fluorine chemical feedstocks show cautious wait-and-see attitudes. Overall supply remains tight in the short term; however, persistent declines in demand are weighing on market participants' sentiment.

II. Price List

III. Market Outlook

The domestic market for 97% fluorite concentrate powder was generally sluggish yesterday. Trading atmosphere in the fluorite market has been quiet recently. Although the supply side shows reluctance to lower prices due to rising costs and expected future supply tightening, downstream demand follow-through is poor. Additionally, some regions are squeezed by sulfuric acid market conditions, deepening the tug-of-war between supply and demand sides. However, downstream participation enthusiasm remains low, limiting upward momentum potential. Current spot delivered price references across domestic markets are: Inner Mongolia region at 3,300–3,400 RMB/ton; Zhejiang region at 3,500–3,600 RMB/ton; Jiangxi and Fujian regions at 3,700–3,750 RMB/ton; Shandong region at 3,550–3,650 RMB/ton; Northwest region at 3,400–3,450 RMB/ton; Henan and Anhui regions at 3,450–3,500 RMB/ton. As of publication time, the mainstream delivered price for domestic fluorite wet powder is referenced at 3,300–3,750 RMB/ton.

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