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Domestic calcium carbide prices are expected to decline further in the late period of market prices
The domestic calcium carbide market has seen a significant price drop in recent weeks, with prices falling by 50 to 100 yuan per ton, representing a decline of approximately 4%. This downward trend is expected to continue in the coming period due to weak demand from downstream industries. The price decline initially started in North China and gradually spread to other regions across the country.
In Inner Mongolia, the price dropped by about 100 yuan, bringing the ex-factory price down to around 2,000 yuan per ton. In the northwest region, the price fell by roughly 80 yuan, with an ex-factory price of 2,050 yuan. North China experienced a smaller drop of about 50 yuan, with prices settling around 2,200 yuan. The Northeast also saw a decline of about 100 yuan, with ex-factory prices now around 2,350 yuan. Meanwhile, Central China, East China, and the Southwest regions have not seen major price changes so far. However, the overall downward movement in calcium carbide prices is expected to eventually impact these areas as well.
Several factors are driving this price slump. First, the domestic PVC market has weakened significantly, with prices dropping to 6,300 yuan per ton—a decrease of about 10%. This decline is partly due to reduced demand and continued price drops in the international PVC market, which has led to lower demand for calcium carbide. Second, improved power supply in China since the fourth quarter has boosted calcium carbide production. Over the past two months, output growth has reached as high as 25%, creating increased supply pressure in an already weak market. Third, inventory levels among calcium carbide producers have risen, leading to higher sales pressure. As PVC manufacturers have become more cautious in their purchasing, and limited by their ability to take delivery, the issue of blocked inventory—seen earlier this year—has resurfaced.
With supply outpacing demand and weak downstream markets, the outlook for calcium carbide prices remains bearish in the near term. Market participants are closely watching how these dynamics evolve and whether any measures will be taken to stabilize prices.