According to the Commodity Analysis System of Business Society, the factory price of calcium carbide in the northwest region fluctuated and increased in July. The price of calcium carbide increased from 2883.33 yuan/ton at the beginning of the month to 2950.00 yuan/ton at the end of the month, an increase of 2.31%. The price at the end of the month decreased by 23.38% year-on-year.

From the supply side perspective, the factory prices of mainstream calcium carbide manufacturers in the northwest region fluctuated and increased in July.

Cost side: The price of blue charcoal has significantly decreased

In July, the price of upstream calcium carbide charcoal slightly increased, with a price of around 1100 yuan/ton at the end of the month, an increase of 100 yuan/ton compared to the beginning of the month. In the short term, the price of blue charcoal has stabilized at a low level, while the cost of calcium carbide is generally supported.

On the demand side: PVC market prices fluctuate and rise

The downstream PVC market price of calcium carbide fluctuated and increased in July. The market price of PVC has increased from 5505.00 yuan/ton at the beginning of the month to 5796.67 yuan/ton at the end of the month, an increase of 5.30%. The price at the end of the month decreased by 14.45% year-on-year. PVC Spot market prices rose in shock. The overall market trading situation has improved, and downstream market order demand is improving.

Looking at the future market: In mid to early August, the calcium carbide market may slightly increase, with consolidation being the main focus. The prices of upstream raw materials such as blue charcoal have stabilized at a low level, while the cost support for calcium carbide is average. The downstream PVC market has slightly increased, and downstream demand is good. In the future, the price of calcium carbide in the northwest region may fluctuate slightly in mid to early August, with consolidation being the main focus.