zirconyl chloride Price — China Factory EXW 2026

zirconyl chloride price Spec: China national standards

China EXW, VAT excluded

Newest China EXW USD 1,150.44 / MT · VAT excluded -188.7876 (-14.00%) as of 20210322

Newest Price 1,150.44

Price Date 20210322

Day's Change -188.79

Day's Range 1,150.44 - 961.65

Month's Change +15.49

Month's Range 1,150.44 - 1,165.93

Year's Change -831.86

Year's Range 1,150.44 - 1,982.3

The competitive battleground is shifting from volume to vertical integration and high-purity grades. Companies with captive zircon sand supply, like Oriental Zirconia with 4.08 mil...

Also known as basiczirconiumchloride, chlorozirconyl, dichloro(oxo)zirconium, ZIRCONIUM CHLORIDE

Opinions

Who are the key players in China's zirconyl chloride market and what is the competitive landscape?

The competitive battleground is shifting from volume to vertical integration and high-purity grades. Companies with captive zircon sand supply, like Oriental Zirconia with 4.08 million tonnes of resources, are better positioned against zircon sand price swings. Meanwhile, new entrants using advanced chlorination could disrupt incumbents' cost structure within 2-3 years.

Why is zirconyl chloride price up 30% since early 2026 and what drives the rally?

Watch the purity divide: industrial-grade zirconyl chloride remains a commodity at around RMB 14,800/t, while electronic-grade (>99.99%) commands a huge premium. The real upside is for producers who can upgrade their hydrolysis and purification processes to serve semiconductor and battery clients, not just volume players.

How does zirconyl chloride hydrolysis technology affect product quality and production costs?

Environmental compliance is becoming a differentiator. Hydrolysis wastewater is highly acidic with 35-45 g/L chloride and residual zirconium. Producers investing in membrane filtration and closed-loop water systems not only cut treatment costs from RMB 80 to 36 per tonne but also secure operating licenses as China tightens discharge rules on the zirconium chemical sector.

zirconyl chloride price context

What drives zirconyl chloride prices

Who are the key players in China's zirconyl chloride market and what is the competitive landscape?: The competitive battleground is shifting from volume to vertical integration and high-purity grades. Companies with captive zircon sand supply, like Oriental Zi...

Why is zirconyl chloride price up 30% since early 2026 and what drives the rally?: Watch the purity divide: industrial-grade zirconyl chloride remains a commodity at around RMB 14,800/t, while electronic-grade (>99.99%) commands a huge premium...

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Overview

Zirconyl chloride (zirconium oxychloride, CAS 7699-43-6) is a white crystalline solid that dissolves readily in water to form an acidic solution; it is a key intermediate in the zirconium chemical chain, positioned between zircon sand feedstock and downstream high-value zirconium products.

Industrial: the core precursor for producing high-purity zirconia, zirconium carbonate, stabilized zirconia, and composite zirconia, which feed into advanced ceramics, electronics, dental materials, new energy, and nuclear applications.
Environmental: hydrolysis wastewater containing chloride ions, residual zirconium, and acidity is a major pollution source in the zirconium chemical industry, requiring targeted treatment.
Logistics: classified as a Class 8 dangerous good (UN3260) for maritime transport, with corrosive properties requiring specialized handling.

China dominates global zirconyl chloride production, accounting for the majority of world capacity, with the largest producer holding roughly a third of the domestic market. Prices rose significantly over the past year amid downstream demand growth and tight supply, prompting major producers to raise quotes multiple times. The hydrolysis process is the critical step linking raw material processing to final product quality.

Key domestic producers:
Changyu Group – the world's largest zirconyl chloride producer, with the largest domestic capacity and market share.
Orient Zirconic – operates an integrated chain from zircon sand to high-purity zirconia and ceramic components.

Properties

Name

zirconyl chloride

basiczirconiumchloride

chlorozirconyl

dichloro(oxo)zirconium

ZIRCONIUM CHLORIDE

CAS Number

7699-43-6

EINECS No.

231-717-9

Risk Codes

S26;S36;S45;S36/37/39;S36/37

Safety Description

R23;R34;R37;R20/21/22;R36/38

HS Code

2827600000

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