I. Qualitative Analysis of Sample Cost and Profit Trends
This week, liquid sulfur prices in the East China region underwent minor adjustments. The reference price for liquid sulfur in East China was 7,405 yuan/ton. Based on this price, the raw material cost for calculating sulfuric acid production is approximately 2,468.33 yuan/ton. Although steam generated from sulfur combustion offsets part of the expenses, when including costs for water, electricity, labor, and equipment depreciation, the total production cost of sulfuric acid stands at 2,370.45 yuan/ton. Currently, the reference market price for sulfuric acid in East China is 2,000 yuan/ton. Among the three primary methods of sulfuric acid production, sulfur-burning acid yields a profit of -366.16 yuan/ton, pyrite-based (ore) acid yields a profit of -206 yuan/ton, and smelter gas acid yields a profit of 820 yuan/ton.
Weekly Trend Chart of Profits for Three Sulfuric Acid Production Methods (yuan/ton)
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Week-on-Week Comparison of Raw Material Prices and Gross Margins for Sulfuric Acid in East China
Unit: Yuan/ton
| Raw Material | Sept. 24 | Sept. 17 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquid Sulfur | 7405 | 7620 | -215 |
| Sulfuric Acid Profit | -366.16 | -314.37 | -51.79 |
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II. Forecast Analysis of Sample Cost Trends
This week, the spot market for sulfur at major domestic ports continued to trade weakly. With the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approaching, coupled with persistent wait-and-see attitudes among end-users, overall buying enthusiasm remained limited. Trading volumes were low, with transaction prices trending slightly downward within a narrow range. In the domestic auction market, sulfur prices showed mixed movements. The contradiction of supply-demand shortage has not yet been effectively alleviated; however, rigid demand persists in the market, keeping transaction prices at high levels.
III. Product Sample Trends and Price Comparison
Raw material prices have undergone minor adjustments, leading to slight fluctuations in profit margins recently. Future changes in costs and prices are expected, resulting in continuous adjustments to profitability.
Weekly Trend Chart of Costs for Three Sulfuric Acid Production Methods (yuan/ton)
Sample Description:
On the data release date, Chempricehub Information monitored theoretical profits based on Chinese sulfuric acid raw material prices, enterprise prices in the East China region, and general market prices.
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