I. Market Focus
II. Price Table
| Product | Region | Oct 9 | Oct 8 | Change Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Material: Coal | East China | 994 | 988 | +0.61% |
| Raw Material: Crude Salt | East China | 215 | 215 | 0% |
| Light Soda Ash | East China | 1000 | 1000 | 0% |
| Dense Soda Ash | East China | 1100 | 1100 | 0% |
| Float Glass | Nationwide | 1076 | 1080 | -0.37% |
| Notes: 1. All product prices refer to domestic premium-grade products. 2. Unit: CNY/ton. 3. All RMB prices are ex-works, tax-inclusive cash prices. 4. The two price points represent spot prices at the end of the previous two working weeks, not weekly averages. 5. Change rate indicates week-on-week variation. |
III. Market Outlook
Yesterday, the domestic soda ash market trended steadily, with some enterprises raising prices. Equipment maintenance led to a decrease in supply. Downstream demand remained moderate; low-price purchasing for inventory replenishment resulted in increased transaction volumes. In the short term, with low production levels and sustained demand, the market is expected to maintain a stable, oscillating trend.
IV. Data Calendar
| Data Indicator | Release Time | Previous Period Data | Current Period Trend Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soda Ash Capacity Utilization | Every Monday 16:00 | 76.15% | ↘ |
| Soda Ash Production Volume | Every Monday 16:00 | 71.39 | ↘ |
| Soda Ash Inventory | Every Thursday 16:00 PM | 1.7787 million tons | ↘ |
| Notes: 1. Capacity utilization reflects the ratio of actual production by manufacturers' equipment to total capacity, serving as a production indicator. The data above represents weekly averages. 2. Production volume data reflects current output from manufacturers' equipment; the data above represents total weekly output. 3. Soda ash inventory refers to the current stock held by soda ash enterprises. |
Data Source: Chempricehub Information
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