According to the commodity market analysis system of Shengyishe, the consolidation of the polyaluminum chloride market this week is the main focus. The solid (industrial grade, content ≥ 28%) polyaluminum chloride market in China reported around 1815 yuan/ton on the 18th, which is stable compared to the 11th quotation. The production of water treatment enterprises in China’s main production areas has basically returned to normal, with sufficient market inventory. Downstream procurement is based on demand, and the price of raw material hydrochloric acid has significantly decreased. The market for polyaluminum chloride has also stabilized.

Raw material hydrochloric acid: According to the commodity market analysis system of Business Society, the domestic hydrochloric acid market price has dropped significantly this week, and as of March 18th, the domestic hydrochloric acid market price is 92.50 yuan/ton. The upstream liquid chlorine market is consolidating at a high level, with average cost support. The downstream polyaluminum chloride market is consolidating, and downstream purchasing willingness is weakening.

Liquefied natural gas for production. According to the Commodity Market Analysis System of Business Society, the domestic liquefied natural gas market has declined this week, while the domestic temperature has rebounded. The market demand is limited, and the main focus is on oversupply. Liquid prices have continued to decline from Monday to Thursday, and the market is cautious and wait-and-see. The price increase of imported gas is favorable for the domestic gas market, and the liquid price has stopped falling and risen.

Market forecast: In the near future, raw material prices will fall, fuel liquefied natural gas prices will decline, and the cost of polyaluminum chloride will decline. On the supply side, China’s polyaluminum chloride manufacturers have basically resumed normal production; On the demand side, there has been no significant improvement in purchasing willingness, and stability is the main focus. Analysis suggests that the recent market for polyaluminum chloride may be dominated by consolidation.